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May 23Liked by Sasha Chapin

this post is worth a million bucks goddamn

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when you become a billionaire i will retroactively accept the market value you have selected

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Most of what is on the Internets is garbage. This is not.

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fully agree. Which one was your favourite, shani?

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May 23·edited May 23Liked by Sasha Chapin

Your insight in 15 (confident people are fluid with status) is so spot-on.

In my experience, truly confident people refrain from creating a sense of self, clinging to neither praise nor blame.

Thank you for these 🔥

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These are excellent!

I would be curious to hear your expanded thoughts on environment and place-choosing, both as it relates to ways of evaluating places as well as when this thinking crosses the line into escapism/distraction/unsettledness.

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will put this on the list of topics, thanks!

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I enjoy jamming on this topic. I think that where you live—the city, the country, the type of people it attracts — has more impact on your well being than any other factor.

Use a website like nomadlist to find places you might enjoy and then try living a "mini-life" there for 30+ days to see what it would be like.

I wrote about choosing a new home, maybe you'll find it useful: https://serendipitylab.substack.com/p/on-finding-a-new-home

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Thanks for sharing - just gave it a read, enjoyed it and will comment on the post.

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I ended up highlighting into readwise about every other item here. What a treasure trove of wisdom!!

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Will sit down and read through this soon. Love the concept 🙂

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May 27Liked by Sasha Chapin

Regarding #50, this is something I love about the music scene in Britain, and maybe elsewhere too. After someone plays, the accepted etiquette is to always say "that was a great set"

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Lots of wisdom per ounce here, nicely done!

One level up on the ginger I learned after years using a spoon: don't even bother peeling it. Works perfectly! https://www.thekitchn.com/why-you-should-never-peel-ginger-23604549

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omg

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May 26Liked by Sasha Chapin

This felt like it was written straight to me and to the people I most love. I’m sharing it. Thank you.

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May 26Liked by Sasha Chapin

Many good points. But #42 ruined your credibility.

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And here I thought #42 was one of the best on this sterling list.

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May 24Liked by Sasha Chapin

Feet on the ground, breathe through the ass.

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May 24Liked by Sasha Chapin

#33, man, #33. I wish someone would've given me that advice a long time ago, and that I would've been mature enough to listen.

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Same here Ryan. Felt that one.

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May 24Liked by Sasha Chapin

in a post full of heavy hitters, love that “breathe thru your asshole” and “think about your feet” are so immediately, resoundingly effective

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May 23Liked by Sasha Chapin

Long time reader first time commenter. You've taught me a lot over the past few years. Thank you!

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thank you for reading!

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May 23Liked by Sasha Chapin

banger

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May 23Liked by Sasha Chapin

This is great. Some of my favorites: 5, 10, 29, 34, 38, 44. Also, I always appreciate your book recs :)

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Fifty hearts.

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