Arjun, really enjoyed this one. Its such a powerful and nuanced perspective. There's something liberating about releasing the expectation that others "owe" us their time, affection, or respect. The idea that these things should be freely given, out of a genuine desire to do so, rather than obligation, is such a beautiful way to think about relationships.
I was thinking, "This sounds like Harry Browne" and then soon after you quoted him! How I Found Freedom in an Unfree World is a stimulating book. I think I read it in the early 1980s. I see that it's still in print and available in Kindle format. I enjoyed your piece and it's good to see Browne's book mentioned. As I remember it, it's more realistic and direct than many books of life advice.
Arjun, really enjoyed this one. Its such a powerful and nuanced perspective. There's something liberating about releasing the expectation that others "owe" us their time, affection, or respect. The idea that these things should be freely given, out of a genuine desire to do so, rather than obligation, is such a beautiful way to think about relationships.
Another banger of a post Arjun!
I was thinking, "This sounds like Harry Browne" and then soon after you quoted him! How I Found Freedom in an Unfree World is a stimulating book. I think I read it in the early 1980s. I see that it's still in print and available in Kindle format. I enjoyed your piece and it's good to see Browne's book mentioned. As I remember it, it's more realistic and direct than many books of life advice.
One of the most practical “self-help” books I’ve read! Definitely influenced my thinking a lot.
Beautiful, one of those things which are hard to put in practice ofc