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    3 days ago

    Notice the implied and unquestioned assumption that “life goals” means accumulating resources and not building relationships or contributing to society. In fact, it’s expected that personal relationships and societal responsibilities shall be neglected in the quest for resources.

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      Your life can be so much better if you get over the notion of having to own things. Almost every luxury out there can be enjoyed without having to own it, as long as you’re able to discard the consumerist propaganda that you’ve not enjoyed it properly unless you can take it home.

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        Yeah, and I think that is tied to a subconscious need for good things to be permanent.

        I think that truly internalizing the temporary nature of literally everything is an important part of getting to the mindset you’re talking about.

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      If this wasn’t 2025 I would have thought this image was satire it’s so overtly toxic and stupid.

      Yet here we are.

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      3 days ago

      You won’t be accumulating anything without building vital relationships.

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        Yeah, that’s why Elon Musk is well known for his ability to form and maintain many meaningful relationships…

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          16 hours ago

          Well, yes. How do you think he became the lead of DOGE? With the help of a random number generator?

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            Oh you’re right, it was his deep and enduring relationship with Donald Trump, as we all know they’re BFFs, and not the $250 million dollars he donated.

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        For sure, but there is a vast spectrum of what can constitute a “relationship.” There are many transactional relationships that are absolutely vital to accumulating resources, even for ordinary working people. But being necessary for survival doesn’t mean they are what will bring you fulfillment in life.