And even in day to day conversations we drop "sponsorship" messages in the form of comments that don't particularly relate to the moment but that are concerned with selling someone on a perspective, investment, or agenda we have regarding what others think of us, or how they treat us, or our status, or worth, etc.
So true, Rick. Status signaling, or sliding in comments that are intended to get someone to think of me in a certain way, is something I try to catch and eliminate. Who I am can be shown by proper conduct, I don't need to spot a flashlight on it.
this is my second time reading it because its that good. i like how he focused on broader more widely applicable topics in this one so i actually think it could become even more popular than psychology of money. the way he ties in random stories to make his points is unmatched. what did you think?
The stories were really good and practical, my best 5 themes were, check your expectations, question the stories you hear, embrace life's difficulties, appreciate life's complexities, and expect the unexpected.
A note on the advertising piece -- I find it bothersome that Amazon (and I think Netflix may be doing this too) has ads on their streaming service that you are already paying for. I'm not a heavy user of either but still, it's ridiculous. They waited until everyone ditched TV (which was the same model, pay us and we will show you ads too) and then once the majority converted to streaming started to add advertisements. Wasn't no ads one of the primary selling points of these platforms in the first place? Anyway, maybe this is an uneducated or misinformed rant. But it seems wrong.
Thanks for the interesting antics as always, Arman.
You are on to something. I had forgotten that none of the streaming services had ads early on. Thats why i signed up for them to get away from the dreadful things. But youre right they sucked us in with ad free content until they knew we wouldnt leave and now keep increasing their prices year after year all in exchange for more and more ads.
And even in day to day conversations we drop "sponsorship" messages in the form of comments that don't particularly relate to the moment but that are concerned with selling someone on a perspective, investment, or agenda we have regarding what others think of us, or how they treat us, or our status, or worth, etc.
Hm good point. i hadnt thought of that. Too many people have an objective to gain from a conversation instead of just seeing where it goes.
So true, Rick. Status signaling, or sliding in comments that are intended to get someone to think of me in a certain way, is something I try to catch and eliminate. Who I am can be shown by proper conduct, I don't need to spot a flashlight on it.
I just finished reading the same as ever, when you are done let me know how you found it.
this is my second time reading it because its that good. i like how he focused on broader more widely applicable topics in this one so i actually think it could become even more popular than psychology of money. the way he ties in random stories to make his points is unmatched. what did you think?
The stories were really good and practical, my best 5 themes were, check your expectations, question the stories you hear, embrace life's difficulties, appreciate life's complexities, and expect the unexpected.
He's one of the best of tying in great stories. I love his chapter on "best story wins". It's so true!
A note on the advertising piece -- I find it bothersome that Amazon (and I think Netflix may be doing this too) has ads on their streaming service that you are already paying for. I'm not a heavy user of either but still, it's ridiculous. They waited until everyone ditched TV (which was the same model, pay us and we will show you ads too) and then once the majority converted to streaming started to add advertisements. Wasn't no ads one of the primary selling points of these platforms in the first place? Anyway, maybe this is an uneducated or misinformed rant. But it seems wrong.
Thanks for the interesting antics as always, Arman.
You are on to something. I had forgotten that none of the streaming services had ads early on. Thats why i signed up for them to get away from the dreadful things. But youre right they sucked us in with ad free content until they knew we wouldnt leave and now keep increasing their prices year after year all in exchange for more and more ads.