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What if the thing I'm avoiding is reading this article about how to do the things I'm avoiding?
by podiki 3y ago
What if the thing I'm avoiding is reading this article about how to do the things I'm avoiding?
- edrxty 3y agoYou're not missing anything, I forced myself to read it knowing that if I put it off I never would. It's just a small amount of rambling about how to write comedy routines. There's really nothing relevant to the HN community in here even if you squint really hard. Aside: maybe people should stop upvoting things hoping someone will summarize the content in the comments?
- safety1st 3y agoGiven the number of people who comment/vote on articles without reading them (everywhere, not just on HN), this seems like a great use case for LLMs. Probably if there was a short summary of every article directly under the title, discussion quality would improve.
- edrxty 3y agoChatgpt coming in with the hot takes: The article explores the concept of reevaluating ideas we consider bad and highlights the importance of questioning our assumptions. The author shares a personal experience of interviewing Jimmy Fallon and initially hesitating to request a follow-up call for additional information. However, when the author finally reached out, Fallon expressed appreciation and saw it as a sign of thoroughness rather than a burden. This interaction made the author question other ideas they had deemed bad. The article suggests asking simple questions to challenge our assumptions: Why do I think it's a bad idea? How do I actually know it's a bad idea? Am I the only one who thinks this? What's the worst that can happen if I'm wrong? The author encourages seeking social information and considering others' experiences before making a decision. They also share a personal realization about asking for favors, discovering that it can strengthen relationships instead of burdening others. The article concludes by encouraging readers to take risks, embrace possibilities, and engage with the world to gain experiences and potentially benefit others. The author also refers to a previous newsletter about focusing on one's strengths rather than trying to do everything.
- drekipus 3y agoCan I get a summary on this please? This is way too long and isn't broken up at all.
- wruza 3y agoTFA talks about untested fears, not lazy/tired procrastination. Advises to test them, because you may see it the wrong way and it’s okay or good.
- edrxty 3y agoFurther reduced... The article encourages questioning ideas deemed bad, sharing a story about Jimmy Fallon appreciating thoroughness. It suggests asking simple questions, seeking social information, and taking risks to gain experiences. It concludes with a reference to a previous newsletter on focusing on strengths.
- raincole 3y ago> Probably if there was a short summary of every article directly under the title, discussion quality would improve. It has been a thing way before ChatGPT on some subreddits (e.g. r/worldnews). I'm not sure how it works, perhaps GPT-3?
- rz2k 3y agoI didn't want to read the article, so I finally did that other thing I didn't want to do. I think that's the secret to doing the thing I'm avoiding; think of something you dread more. Ideally that sacrificial chore is unimportant, or eventually something that can be delegated away or something someone else can be hired to do.
- fhennig 3y ago> It's just a small amount of rambling about how to write comedy routines. Uh .. what? It isn't about this, and your dismissive tone is uncalled for.
- coldtea 3y agoUncalled for? They're right, it's a rambling piece, written as a listicle in an attempt to be some kind of self-help blogger (and promote their book).
- chwa982 3y ago[dead]