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Re:Youth and what happens when it's gone by supriyo-biswas on Monday March 03, 2025 @11:51AM (#43243719)
The prevalence of such statements almost makes me want to believe there's a small cottage industry of sorts that wants to make people feel bad about themselves especially wrt aging. However, with self-reflection, people can always fix themselves, even when they're at an advanced age.

Most recently, a significant life event happened, that drew my attention to a pattern of mistakes I've been making for the past couple of years. I've made it a point to reflect upon each incident and take copious notes of what I could have done differently in those situations; and hopefully I'll do better for the next event. While I'm currently at an age where I'd neither be considered "young" nor "old", I don't think any of this can't be applied to someone who'd be 10 or 20 years older than me, for example.

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Re:Youth and what happens when it's gone by fluoridation on Monday March 03, 2025 @11:58AM (#43243833)
But we must also contend with the fact that most people -- ourselves included -- won't fix most of their flaws. Besides, your anecdote does not even further your point. You're talking about having the intention to try to improve yourself. That says nothing about whether you'll actually follow through, let alone succeed.
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Re:Youth and what happens when it's gone by supriyo-biswas on Tuesday March 04, 2025 @12:33AM (#43250724)
I feel this way of viewing the world is assuming that there is no room for personal growth -- a fixed mindset so to speak. And there's no guarantee that any of us can change anything, we can only try our best.
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Re:Youth and what happens when it's gone by purple-leafy on Tuesday March 04, 2025 @03:03AM (#43251711)
But who says they are flaws? I only believe in fixing self-accepted flaws.

Eg if someone can’t handle alcohol -> don’t drink

Fat? Eat less and exercise

ADHD? Get medicated and embrace the condition and understand it

I think you can pick and choose to work on your flaws. I certainly am after a life event, but sometimes it requires an external strong force to make you realise you want to change for the better

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Re:Youth and what happens when it's gone by nemomarx on Monday March 03, 2025 @11:59AM (#43243855)
It is kinda marketing staple to make people feel bad about themselves or exaggerate problems so they desire your solution. You see it everywhere in different forms.
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