What struck me here is the shared language of maps and territory. In my own writing about chronic illness and loss, I’ve found that when the map burns, it isn’t just that we discover hidden capacity—it’s that the very way we navigate changes. The questions shift from “How do I get back?” to “How do I live here now?” That feels like the deeper revelation.
Excellent breakdown of the End of History bias. What really gets me is how we apply this asymetrically - we trust our past growth but freeze our future potential. I caught myself doing this last year when my company restructured and I panicked about adapting, forgetting I'd already navigated three major career shifts before. The apocalypse-as-revelation framing is clutch, totally reframes the whole anxiety spiral.
I think Dr. Maya is about to get many subscribers, thanks to you, Dan. You are a gift to so many. The way she spoke during her Ted talk, indeed, gave me some hope there could be something more, without staying curled in a ball, afraid.
I am so happy for you, and so happy for every person you recommend, as they get an opportunity to share their gifts with the world as well, just like you. Thank you. 🙏🏼 I appreciate you.
What struck me here is the shared language of maps and territory. In my own writing about chronic illness and loss, I’ve found that when the map burns, it isn’t just that we discover hidden capacity—it’s that the very way we navigate changes. The questions shift from “How do I get back?” to “How do I live here now?” That feels like the deeper revelation.
Excellent breakdown of the End of History bias. What really gets me is how we apply this asymetrically - we trust our past growth but freeze our future potential. I caught myself doing this last year when my company restructured and I panicked about adapting, forgetting I'd already navigated three major career shifts before. The apocalypse-as-revelation framing is clutch, totally reframes the whole anxiety spiral.
I think Dr. Maya is about to get many subscribers, thanks to you, Dan. You are a gift to so many. The way she spoke during her Ted talk, indeed, gave me some hope there could be something more, without staying curled in a ball, afraid.
I am so happy for you, and so happy for every person you recommend, as they get an opportunity to share their gifts with the world as well, just like you. Thank you. 🙏🏼 I appreciate you.
Helpful. Thank you!
This post could not be more timely!! Thank you!❤️