Comments on: “But people will hate me if I’m successful!” http://freakrevolution.com/2008/12/15/but-people-will-hate-me-if-im-successful/ Normal people won't change the world. We will. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:20:33 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Pace http://freakrevolution.com/2008/12/15/but-people-will-hate-me-if-im-successful/comment-page-1/#comment-930 Pace Sat, 03 Jan 2009 15:16:33 +0000 http://freakrevolution.com/?p=1048#comment-930 @Melissa: Thanks! And I hear what you're saying about scientifically rigorous models. I'm a scientist, too, so I prefer models that are verifiable, falsifiable, and that provide useful predictive power. However, in addition to being a scientist, I'm also a witch, so I prefer models that create my desired reality. It's fun and interesting being a mix of both. (: @Melissa: Thanks! And I hear what you’re saying about scientifically rigorous models. I’m a scientist, too, so I prefer models that are verifiable, falsifiable, and that provide useful predictive power. However, in addition to being a scientist, I’m also a witch, so I prefer models that create my desired reality. It’s fun and interesting being a mix of both. (:

]]> By: Melissa http://freakrevolution.com/2008/12/15/but-people-will-hate-me-if-im-successful/comment-page-1/#comment-928 Melissa Sat, 03 Jan 2009 06:31:23 +0000 http://freakrevolution.com/?p=1048#comment-928 *smiles* I like this post a lot. It makes me happy to hear people talking so much about stories. These are very important to me, although I think I take a somewhat different angle to it than you guys - there's some focus on "truth" (scientifically rigorous models), not simply the stories that make me happy. I find the "truthful" ones work much better in the long run, and I don't find myself confronting my own denial years later. But often times, it really is a matter of opinion. Useful communication skill, too, to recognize and be able to translate stories :) *smiles* I like this post a lot. It makes me happy to hear people talking so much about stories. These are very important to me, although I think I take a somewhat different angle to it than you guys – there’s some focus on “truth” (scientifically rigorous models), not simply the stories that make me happy. I find the “truthful” ones work much better in the long run, and I don’t find myself confronting my own denial years later. But often times, it really is a matter of opinion. Useful communication skill, too, to recognize and be able to translate stories :)

]]> By: Nick http://freakrevolution.com/2008/12/15/but-people-will-hate-me-if-im-successful/comment-page-1/#comment-846 Nick Tue, 16 Dec 2008 18:42:33 +0000 http://freakrevolution.com/?p=1048#comment-846 *sequels* I loooove talking about the story. Everything is about the story. Stories are a large portion of how we understand the world. When we change the story, we change the world. I think it can get better though. I find myself more often in the position to *create* the story of upcoming events. I find this easier then changing the existing story. It seems to leave open more possibilities. I find myself frequently thinking 'what is a good way to continue this story' and I use that as my guide. I also think this ties in tightly with relationships and communication. A story can be derailed if those around you do not believe in the story. As such, I try to think in terms of a shared story. A good shared story can change the world. (ie: The story of jesus, The story of evolution) *sequels* I loooove talking about the story. Everything is about the story. Stories are a large portion of how we understand the world. When we change the story, we change the world.

I think it can get better though. I find myself more often in the position to *create* the story of upcoming events. I find this easier then changing the existing story. It seems to leave open more possibilities. I find myself frequently thinking ‘what is a good way to continue this story’ and I use that as my guide.

I also think this ties in tightly with relationships and communication. A story can be derailed if those around you do not believe in the story. As such, I try to think in terms of a shared story. A good shared story can change the world. (ie: The story of jesus, The story of evolution)

]]> By: Joely Black (@TheCharmQuark) http://freakrevolution.com/2008/12/15/but-people-will-hate-me-if-im-successful/comment-page-1/#comment-845 Joely Black (@TheCharmQuark) Tue, 16 Dec 2008 08:59:45 +0000 http://freakrevolution.com/?p=1048#comment-845 It does suck. It sucketh mightily! Brilliant post - keep up the good work. It does suck. It sucketh mightily!

Brilliant post – keep up the good work.

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