“Because we are the masters of our own narratives, and, at the same time, the least reliable ones to tell them.”
Speak for yourself, Polina! I’m very reliable.
I kid, I completely agree!
Which is why I love profiles, biographies and documentaries where someone is piecing together the narrative from multiple sources.
I’ve got a natural scepticism of social media and biographies because in the main it’s in the best interests of the participants to paint the picture they want us to see.
Love the idea of a reliable narrator. I keep coming back because I trust you to find the narrative that tells us the most about the person amongst all the noise.
Keep writing, you’ve got a massive talent, unique viewpoint and great way with words.
Well, this comment just made my entire life. Thank you SO much, Daniel! It really means the world that you like (and continue to read) The Profile. Please keep the feedback coming. Means a lot coming from you!
love this polina the way you write touches me as a genz you have taught me so much by opening sharing your struggles and lessons thank you love from india !
“High-achievers don’t self-sabotage because they lack ambition. They do it because they’re terrified of going all-in and still falling short.” BOOM! Truth hurts 😭
“Because we are the masters of our own narratives, and, at the same time, the least reliable ones to tell them.”
Speak for yourself, Polina! I’m very reliable.
I kid, I completely agree!
Which is why I love profiles, biographies and documentaries where someone is piecing together the narrative from multiple sources.
I’ve got a natural scepticism of social media and biographies because in the main it’s in the best interests of the participants to paint the picture they want us to see.
Love the idea of a reliable narrator. I keep coming back because I trust you to find the narrative that tells us the most about the person amongst all the noise.
Keep writing, you’ve got a massive talent, unique viewpoint and great way with words.
Well, this comment just made my entire life. Thank you SO much, Daniel! It really means the world that you like (and continue to read) The Profile. Please keep the feedback coming. Means a lot coming from you!
love this polina the way you write touches me as a genz you have taught me so much by opening sharing your struggles and lessons thank you love from india !
These are my favorite essays of yours (I love the profiles too). Real, raw, honest.
Also love the question from Anthony in December. Was fun to talk about this evolution in our convo. Keep going!
Thank you so much, Barrett! They are somehow the easiest and hardest to write hah
“High-achievers don’t self-sabotage because they lack ambition. They do it because they’re terrified of going all-in and still falling short.” BOOM! Truth hurts 😭
haha you get it!!