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Nov 21, 2021Liked by Hameed

Well, I think sometimes we share details of our personal lives online to inspire others.

I mean, look how Will Smith's video gave you something [meaningful] to think about. Same way your newsletter gives us things to think about. Even your report writing information could inspire someone to say:

"If 'Hameed could spend 7 hours on a report, then my 9 hours isn't so bad."

Providing some much needed ifokanbale, as you would say.

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Nov 22, 2021Liked by Hameed

If people read what you write, regularly, it clearly ascribes value to it. The value extends to you, the author by default. Now as much as people should try to value themselves without comparison, our entire system of value is built first externally, right from the cradle. External validation is a given.

So when they read a bit of your personal life, while they value your insight, it becomes an easy way to measure their own actions. In fact those small insights into your life are all the companionship some people get. Because they have no one to share their struggles with, your review of a crime novel is all that lets them know that they can read stuff other than self help books and still make it in life.

So keep sharing, keep being genuine when you do and keep in mind that you're already mentoring some people when you do. All within moderation of course.😅

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