Once More, With Feeling - by Julie Zhuo - The Looking Glass
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Start-up lessons, the importance of self-honesty, raw journals, pitching products.
Dear Readers, I hope your entry into the new year was just what you intended—whether reflective, relaxed, jubilant, or simply relieved. My 2022 was full of growth. What does that mean? A few visits to the Pit. A few summits to the peak. A whole lot of learning. In 2023, my goal is to continue that journey, but with more honesty and transparency. I’m realizing it starts with me first: honesty towards myself. We all have self-deceptions. These defense mechanisms provide us comfort. It struck me that true self-acceptance can't come without true self-honesty. And there are ample examples…
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