Prioritize fewer, meaningful values (relationships, growth) over chasing status, possessions, or approval.

Reject Society’s “More” Mentality

Pain, failure, and discomfort are inevitable. Choose purposeful suffering aligned with your values.

Embrace Struggle as Growth

Avoidance breeds misery. Fulfillment comes from action, not passive waiting for inspiration.

Happiness = Solving Problems You Care About

Define your life by what you’re willing to suffer for (love, goals, values).

Fulfillment Demands Sacrifice

Fleeting highs (new job, money) lose charm. Anchor in lasting purpose, not endless wanting.

Meaning > Hedonic Treadmill

Not all suffering is equal. Romeo and Juliet-style recklessness destroys; intentional struggle fuels growth.

Curate Problems Wisely

Everyone struggles—confront pain without shame. Solidarity > isolation.

Insecurity Is Universal

"Own agency" means taking full responsibility for your choices, actions, and reactionsSolve your problems; don’t control others. Unconditional love = support without fixing.

Own Agency & Set Boundaries

Admit fault: Acknowledge toxic values (selfishness, disrespect).Prove change: Words are cheap; trust rebuilds through consistent action over time.Like a china plate: shattered repeatedly, it’s irreparable.

Trust Is Earned, Not Promised

Perfection is a trap. Progress is moving from wrong → “less wrong” with humility. Humility here means admitting you’re flawed and open to learning.

Growth = Iterative “Less Wrong”

Freedom comes from expressing truth without fear of rejection. Let go of rigid self-identity (Buddhist insight).Example: If you define yourself as "the perfect employee," you’ll hide mistakes and avoid risks to protect that image. Letting go of that label frees you to admit errors, learn, and grow.

Liberation via Non-Attachment

Superiority (“I’m awesome”) and insecurity (“I suck”) are two sides of selfishness. Stop needing to feel “special.”

Reject Entitlement & Victimhood

Avoiding discomfort destroys relationships. Healthy bonds thrive on productive conflict—it reveals authenticity.

Conflict Builds Trust

Small, daily efforts compound. Start even unmotivated. Counter tech-fueled insecurity with simplicity."Counter tech-fueled insecurity" means fighting the anxiety, self-doubt, and inadequacy caused by technology—especially social media, apps, and the internet.

Mastery Starts With Action

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