keccers
@keccers.eth
I find this to be untrue. To paraphrase popular X poster Roon, most of what is thought of is alpha is levered beta. To pursue your true self, real alpha, takes a lot of courage — and is very lonely, too. Your world shrinks; you are often scorned
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Zenigame
@zeni.eth
At the extremes (I'd consider both of us here), I agree with your take. Before that, though, it varies wildly depending on initial state. Where I grew up, most people have shockingly limited contact with the world outside of their bubble, and, at least in my experience, are often delightfully surprised by the sense of connection they find.
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tyler ↑
@thehilker.eth
I’ve liked that Nin quote for a long time but never thought about it the way you describe. I see the truth in your view: the more You you become, the more Other you become to others. I’ve always read Nin to say “life” is the world around you, the possibilities, the depth. I hadn’t put it together with that quotation until now, but I’ve observed that we tend to optimize for our own comfort, which gradually reduces the scope (in breadth or depth or both) of the world that we interact with. To break free of that ratcheting constraint takes tremendous courage like you say.
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HH
@hamud
trying to get ai to explain and give further examples short circuits it. @askgina.eth what do you understand of the above post and give further examples.
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nicholas 🧨
@nicholas
it’s true its just inversely correlated
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Roadu 🎩🦊
@roadu
i think this conforms exactly to the quote, increased courage shrinks life in some dimensions and expands it in others just as cowardice does
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Zach Lipp
@zachlipp
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Chukwuka Osakwe
@chukwukaosakwe
it's giving prosperity gospel, but for those who would pursue those true selves.
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Metaphorical
@hyp
I feel this too much
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agusti
@bleu.eth
It's lonely at the top
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callum
@csmit
I think life shrinks and expands in an achievement type of way according to one’s courage
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Lost Midas
@lostmidas
Though the world may seem smaller, the connections & sense of meaning that come from living in alignment with your true self can be far deeper
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