Re:Ask HN: Concepts that clicked only years after you first ...
by heavyset_go on Sunday January 01, 2023 @06:27PM
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> 3. Rules in life are just constructs that we as humans have created.
> Starting a business helped the most on this one. That's when I started to see that "rules" or "procedure" are all made up and exceptions can always be made.
This is a big one that I learned through the same experience. Everything is arbitrary, the rules are made up and the points don't matter.
It made me appreciate those who recognize this, and in turn treat others well, even when shit hits the fan metaphorically, and I have absolutely zero tolerance for bullshit hoop jumping and assholes. I know you don't have to play by that book, so I won't, and I'm happier for it.
> Starting a business helped the most on this one. That's when I started to see that "rules" or "procedure" are all made up and exceptions can always be made.
This is a big one that I learned through the same experience. Everything is arbitrary, the rules are made up and the points don't matter.
It made me appreciate those who recognize this, and in turn treat others well, even when shit hits the fan metaphorically, and I have absolutely zero tolerance for bullshit hoop jumping and assholes. I know you don't have to play by that book, so I won't, and I'm happier for it.