The problem with idealizing love is that it causes us to develop unrealistic expectations about what love actually is and what it can do for us.
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The key to a good life is not giving a f*** about more; its giving a f*** about less, giving a f*** about only what is true and immediate and important.
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Approaching people looking for something in return isn't a relationship, it's a transaction.
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Long-term, perpetual travel is the dream of many. But surprisingly, for such a popular desire, few people realize how accessible it is.
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In a strange way, I feel like we need to cultivate more boredom in our lives: like, boredom needs to be okay again. It needs to be seen as a good thing, and I think it's definitely a good thing for relationships.
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I think my approach to a creative career was very entrepreneurial. Even though I'm a writer, I've always viewed my work much in the same way as a startup or marketer might view their work.
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