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My disillusionment is not on a personal level, but rather, on a societal level. I thought that I would become successful enough to, well, make a lot of differen

My disillusionment is not on a personal level, but rather, on a societal level. I thought that I would become successful enough to, well, make a lot of differences in how the society works. Now being an actual part of the society, I don't see how I could accomplish any of my childhood ambitions. Even if I'm 20x richer, with a much higher social status, they are beyond me. I suppose that the younger version of me have gone too far in pride, and too little in understanding. Which I've made peace with. But a lingering consequence is that I really don't know what to aim for anymore, not inspired by any visions, not particularly excitable. From a day-to-day point of view, I settle for being helpful to my fellow human beings. On a grand scale, though, I'm quite lost.

qsdf38100 5y ago
Yeah, not much you can do on a grand scale unless you devote you career/life to it I guess. Due to recent events/war I wanted to do something, not sure what, as I realized I’ve been focused on my own little life for too long. Except I see there’s not much I can do, as you said, except talking with family and friends. It feels like the boat is slowly sinking, nobody really cares, and there’s nothing I can do about it.
DoingSomeThings 5y ago
A small note - This podcast with Amanda Litman of "Run For Something" was inspiring for me. I know you aspired to make big change. But I wonder if running for a local political office would help scratch that itch? Those roles have direct impact on the lives of your neighbors, and don't have to be full-time gigs. There's whole orgs that provide resources to help make it happen. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/01/opinion/ezra-klein-podcast-amanda-litman.html https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/01/opinion/ezra-klein-podcas... https://runforsomething.net/ https://runforsomething.net/
- powersnail 5y ago
  Actually, I really do plan on running for something once I'm eligible! (Currently on a visa, though)
  - DoingSomeThings 5y ago
    Glad to hear that! Best of luck! If that ever happens and you remember this message, DM me. I'll throw some cash your way :)

qsdf38100 5y ago

Yeah, not much you can do on a grand scale unless you devote you career/life to it I guess. Due to recent events/war I wanted to do something, not sure what, as I realized I’ve been focused on my own little life for too long. Except I see there’s not much I can do, as you said, except talking with family and friends. It feels like the boat is slowly sinking, nobody really cares, and there’s nothing I can do about it.

DoingSomeThings 5y ago

A small note - This podcast with Amanda Litman of "Run For Something" was inspiring for me. I know you aspired to make big change. But I wonder if running for a local political office would help scratch that itch? Those roles have direct impact on the lives of your neighbors, and don't have to be full-time gigs. There's whole orgs that provide resources to help make it happen. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/01/opinion/ezra-klein-podcast-amanda-litman.html https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/01/opinion/ezra-klein-podcas... https://runforsomething.net/ https://runforsomething.net/

powersnail 5y ago
Actually, I really do plan on running for something once I'm eligible! (Currently on a visa, though)
- DoingSomeThings 5y ago
  Glad to hear that! Best of luck! If that ever happens and you remember this message, DM me. I'll throw some cash your way :)