Ive thought quite a bit about this topic. Ig one reason why people are so scared of being earnest is bcs they want their success to look effortless, success smh has more value of u didn't care as much/try as hard idk why. This was a nice topic to write about but I feel like you repeated the same points multiple times and wrote in a pretty dry style devoid of much imagery or metaphor. Also you focussed way too much on the career/professional aspect which is ig the place where there is least opportunity to practice being earnest. It would've been great if u would've provided tips on how to apply this in life at large. Also I would've been a good addition if u touched upon how the internet contributed to cringe culture. Thank you for the piece I enjoyed reading it
Genuinely one of the most life-affirming and encouraging essays I've read in recent! I'm going to preach the lessons of this essay to my partner, friends, family and also to reaffirm in myself! It genuinely is so enjoyable to be earnest in your life!
Thank you for this amazing read, I've never continuously restacking a post for many times before. I've been a passionate nerd with clear vision and mission in my professional career. It was hard to be an eager one, I was silenced, I was made to feel I was too opinionated, annoying and know-it-all. But the outcomes and benefits of being an overt nerd are guaranteed, and my favorite one is I better know myself to shape a better life. Working with true passion not only earns me money, but it also is a learning process that taught me endless life lessons.
One person that I look up to in this aspect is Taylor Swift, she's always been an unconventional artist compared to here peers: no drug, no party, no revealing clothes; just dramatic and emotional love stories, adorable personality, well-manners, and authentic and one-of-a-kind creative works and fan services that made her name and wealth.
Really enjoyed this, it's a topic I've been thinking about a lot as someone who is fighting that battled between the perceived safety of cynicism and the risk and reward of caring openly and honestly.
I found myself wanting to argue with you a few times, but ultimately realised I was only arguing with myself. I started making excuses for not being earnest in certain situations only to come to the end of the sentence and realise I was slipping into cynicism.
I do think there is a lot of nuance to this, especially when it comes to the work place (some of which you addressed!) but as someone who works in a creative field, this was a welcome reminder that I shouldn't be ashamed of caring about my work.
Revisiting this after watching the new Superman movie is very fun and uplifting because seeing a major blockbuster whose big takeaway is “kindness and caring are cool” fills me with some amount of hope that we’re all moving towards this vision (and also makes this essay feel quite prescient).
Ive thought quite a bit about this topic. Ig one reason why people are so scared of being earnest is bcs they want their success to look effortless, success smh has more value of u didn't care as much/try as hard idk why. This was a nice topic to write about but I feel like you repeated the same points multiple times and wrote in a pretty dry style devoid of much imagery or metaphor. Also you focussed way too much on the career/professional aspect which is ig the place where there is least opportunity to practice being earnest. It would've been great if u would've provided tips on how to apply this in life at large. Also I would've been a good addition if u touched upon how the internet contributed to cringe culture. Thank you for the piece I enjoyed reading it
I pressed the like button at the first sentence.
Genuinely one of the most life-affirming and encouraging essays I've read in recent! I'm going to preach the lessons of this essay to my partner, friends, family and also to reaffirm in myself! It genuinely is so enjoyable to be earnest in your life!
So incredibly kind- wasn't feeling too earnest today and this was just the kick in the butt I needed!
Thank you for this amazing read, I've never continuously restacking a post for many times before. I've been a passionate nerd with clear vision and mission in my professional career. It was hard to be an eager one, I was silenced, I was made to feel I was too opinionated, annoying and know-it-all. But the outcomes and benefits of being an overt nerd are guaranteed, and my favorite one is I better know myself to shape a better life. Working with true passion not only earns me money, but it also is a learning process that taught me endless life lessons.
One person that I look up to in this aspect is Taylor Swift, she's always been an unconventional artist compared to here peers: no drug, no party, no revealing clothes; just dramatic and emotional love stories, adorable personality, well-manners, and authentic and one-of-a-kind creative works and fan services that made her name and wealth.
Really enjoyed this, it's a topic I've been thinking about a lot as someone who is fighting that battled between the perceived safety of cynicism and the risk and reward of caring openly and honestly.
I found myself wanting to argue with you a few times, but ultimately realised I was only arguing with myself. I started making excuses for not being earnest in certain situations only to come to the end of the sentence and realise I was slipping into cynicism.
I do think there is a lot of nuance to this, especially when it comes to the work place (some of which you addressed!) but as someone who works in a creative field, this was a welcome reminder that I shouldn't be ashamed of caring about my work.
Revisiting this after watching the new Superman movie is very fun and uplifting because seeing a major blockbuster whose big takeaway is “kindness and caring are cool” fills me with some amount of hope that we’re all moving towards this vision (and also makes this essay feel quite prescient).
I hope u know im kicking and blushing right now.