Wow, what a kick to the guts of reality. This was bordering on too much in one go, but I binged and I found it one of the most reality-driven articles I have ever read. I love your newsletters and this was the best by far, so far...
Yes, your focus + your worldview = your point of view + your reaction. And, you can still choose your response, as opposed to simply reacting. But that's a whole 'nother kettle of fish.
The simple reality is that we WANT to be distracted. And the essential reason is because we don't want to deal with the messiness inside and outside of us. It's more "fun" to ignore the messes and distractedly chase pleasure until we die. This is what escapism, hedonism and pastimes are all about. In general, this is how we live our lives, myself included.
That's the horrifying truth. Not some shadowy conspiracy. To live freely takes a lot of work. And most of it is the messy emotional kind of work that we avoid like death itself.
Freedom comes from letting go of our chains, not forging newer, better, smarter chains.
There you go again - making my day! Particularly loved this bit: The “softness” reality
Our ability to cope with discomfort is dying too.
Bodies are soft.
Attention spans are that of goldfish.
Minds are burnout and weak.
We have control over these things yet our discipline is at an all-time low. People are told it’s okay to quit or give up. They’re taught to overindulge in self-care even if they haven’t done a solid day’s work in years.
Without discipline, focus, and the ability to deal with discomfort it’s much more difficult to achieve hard things. And hard things keep us alive and get us living on planets like Mars.
We can solve the problems if we put our collective hearts and minds to them.
I will look forward to more about Web3. I've researched but can't quite get it.
Hi Tim, wow amazing article! I resonated so powerfully with every point you make here. Thank you for sharing this.
At the same time, and because I can't help it, I also found nine spelling and grammatical errors while reading through this (and several more places a comma couldn't hurt).
So if you're interested, I'd love to share those thoughts and offer my services proofreading any future articles. :)
I am someone who is in from the Tech industry(albeit Service) and want to move into the Product space, and it has been getting increasingly difficult for me to find the "technology apps that have morals" so I can align my values and aspirations. The current era is all about how apps want your attention all for themselves not really paying heed to the damage that they are doing as a byproduct. Tim, I would love to hear your collection of these apps with morals!
Here is something that goes around my head. When a person gives something to another person, with the exeption of an STD and other nasties (ha), is the giver doing so only to make the recipient happy, or to make themselves feel good, or both. When I think of philanthrophy, I often wonder why people of great wealth who donate substantial amounts that they don't do it anonymously? For instance if I were to fund a free hospital, would I name it the Alanis Henson Free Hospital or the AH Free Hospital? Or would I call it the Free Hospital. I'd hope that I would name it the Free Hospital.
I NEVER comment on anything.- However, This HAS to be one of the best articles (and true) that I have read in a LOOOONG time. I have never gotten the concept of "The Kardashians" or giving so much attention to vapidness. Technically, I am considered a boomer- but I am on the last year and don't identify with Boomers either. I make my own way and if you tell me I can't- just watch me. As a woman, I don't tone down for men or bosses, or anyone. I am unapologetically me and feel the need to help people who are less fortunate than me. This should be a go to response for all humanity- alas, it feels like much of humanity has lost its...humanity.
Why I subscribed? Because I already KNOW that you are smart, accomplished, and tell the truth, Tim Denning. Also, lot of Medium members love to hate on you - which just PROVES how successful you are, oddly! I read Umair also - he gets the hate, too. But he has important stuff to say. And I LIKE very much listening to smart people with a track record!
En general disfruto de los contenidos y de tu habilidad para generarlos. De este articulo estoy de acuerdo en casi todo. Te explico; mi manera de ver el mundo se identifica con acompañar y reconocer el flujo natural de la vida y tratar de no intervenir de manera egóica. Tener plena consciencia de la impermanencia y de la interdependencia y una visión ecuánime de la vida y las cosas. Creo que cualquier intento y esfuerzo que hacemos genera excesos de potencial cuando nos salimos de lo necesario para mi, mi entorno, la socieda y el planeta. No soy pertidario ni del esfuerzo , ni del no esfuerzo. Creo en le esfuerzo justo. Salirnos de esto perpetua este sistema que estamos manteniendo y que quisiéramos tranformar.
Wow, what a kick to the guts of reality. This was bordering on too much in one go, but I binged and I found it one of the most reality-driven articles I have ever read. I love your newsletters and this was the best by far, so far...
I'm okay with the "Kardashian Rule" as far as it goes (compare my article https://medium.com/@ImprovCowboy/does-this-kardashian-make-my-butt-look-big-3069dd9bc073).
Yes, your focus + your worldview = your point of view + your reaction. And, you can still choose your response, as opposed to simply reacting. But that's a whole 'nother kettle of fish.
The simple reality is that we WANT to be distracted. And the essential reason is because we don't want to deal with the messiness inside and outside of us. It's more "fun" to ignore the messes and distractedly chase pleasure until we die. This is what escapism, hedonism and pastimes are all about. In general, this is how we live our lives, myself included.
That's the horrifying truth. Not some shadowy conspiracy. To live freely takes a lot of work. And most of it is the messy emotional kind of work that we avoid like death itself.
Freedom comes from letting go of our chains, not forging newer, better, smarter chains.
A concise statement on such a complex and deep topic. One of your best...
Exactly why I love reading your content!
There you go again - making my day! Particularly loved this bit: The “softness” reality
Our ability to cope with discomfort is dying too.
Bodies are soft.
Attention spans are that of goldfish.
Minds are burnout and weak.
We have control over these things yet our discipline is at an all-time low. People are told it’s okay to quit or give up. They’re taught to overindulge in self-care even if they haven’t done a solid day’s work in years.
Without discipline, focus, and the ability to deal with discomfort it’s much more difficult to achieve hard things. And hard things keep us alive and get us living on planets like Mars.
We can solve the problems if we put our collective hearts and minds to them.
I will look forward to more about Web3. I've researched but can't quite get it.
Again thanks, Tim.
Fab article Tim Denning! Absolutely fab!!
Hi Tim, wow amazing article! I resonated so powerfully with every point you make here. Thank you for sharing this.
At the same time, and because I can't help it, I also found nine spelling and grammatical errors while reading through this (and several more places a comma couldn't hurt).
So if you're interested, I'd love to share those thoughts and offer my services proofreading any future articles. :)
Thanks again and looking forward to the next one!
I am someone who is in from the Tech industry(albeit Service) and want to move into the Product space, and it has been getting increasingly difficult for me to find the "technology apps that have morals" so I can align my values and aspirations. The current era is all about how apps want your attention all for themselves not really paying heed to the damage that they are doing as a byproduct. Tim, I would love to hear your collection of these apps with morals!
So many important points and reminders. Excellent . . .
Here is something that goes around my head. When a person gives something to another person, with the exeption of an STD and other nasties (ha), is the giver doing so only to make the recipient happy, or to make themselves feel good, or both. When I think of philanthrophy, I often wonder why people of great wealth who donate substantial amounts that they don't do it anonymously? For instance if I were to fund a free hospital, would I name it the Alanis Henson Free Hospital or the AH Free Hospital? Or would I call it the Free Hospital. I'd hope that I would name it the Free Hospital.
Another great one! Thanks. Inspiring!
I NEVER comment on anything.- However, This HAS to be one of the best articles (and true) that I have read in a LOOOONG time. I have never gotten the concept of "The Kardashians" or giving so much attention to vapidness. Technically, I am considered a boomer- but I am on the last year and don't identify with Boomers either. I make my own way and if you tell me I can't- just watch me. As a woman, I don't tone down for men or bosses, or anyone. I am unapologetically me and feel the need to help people who are less fortunate than me. This should be a go to response for all humanity- alas, it feels like much of humanity has lost its...humanity.
Why I subscribed? Because I already KNOW that you are smart, accomplished, and tell the truth, Tim Denning. Also, lot of Medium members love to hate on you - which just PROVES how successful you are, oddly! I read Umair also - he gets the hate, too. But he has important stuff to say. And I LIKE very much listening to smart people with a track record!
Tim, this is engaging, informative, and thought-provoking. It's chock-full of 'quotable quotes'. Thank you very much. 😊
En general disfruto de los contenidos y de tu habilidad para generarlos. De este articulo estoy de acuerdo en casi todo. Te explico; mi manera de ver el mundo se identifica con acompañar y reconocer el flujo natural de la vida y tratar de no intervenir de manera egóica. Tener plena consciencia de la impermanencia y de la interdependencia y una visión ecuánime de la vida y las cosas. Creo que cualquier intento y esfuerzo que hacemos genera excesos de potencial cuando nos salimos de lo necesario para mi, mi entorno, la socieda y el planeta. No soy pertidario ni del esfuerzo , ni del no esfuerzo. Creo en le esfuerzo justo. Salirnos de esto perpetua este sistema que estamos manteniendo y que quisiéramos tranformar.
Tim, it would be good to see where you got the stat about 28-38 year olds. Is it your intuition or based on data?