"[T]he rule of awkward silence is simple: When faced with a challenging question, instead of answering, you pause and think deeply about how you want to answer. This is no short pause; rather, it involves taking several seconds (10, 20, or longer) to think things through before responding.If you're on the receiving end--and not used to … Continue reading The Rule of Awkward Silence
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Oliver Burkeman’s Last Column: The Eight Secrets to a (Fairly) Fulfilled Life
There will always be too much to do – and this realisation is liberating.When stumped by a life choice, choose “enlargement” over happiness.The capacity to tolerate minor discomfort is a superpower. The advice you don’t want to hear is usually the advice you need.The future will never provide the reassurance you seek from it.The solution to imposter … Continue reading Oliver Burkeman’s Last Column: The Eight Secrets to a (Fairly) Fulfilled Life
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