Grow more willing to stand up to bullies, including on HN.
Be kind to people, including myself.
Cause 10% less animal suffering through my eating habits.
Spend at least one week in a country and culture I don't understand.
I don't subscribe to that point of view. I believe it is those who submit to being victimized by bullies who are most likely to become bullies themselves.
> "Maybe consider trying to have more empathy towards others and realize their opinions and behavior are formed largely by their own life experiences."
Please don't be condescending. My biggest pursuit in life has been learning, understanding and empathizing with others.
What past experience has lead you to believe submitting to bullies makes the world a better place? Do you find yourself bullying others after resisting bullies?
Don't waste your time arguing with the internets.
That is oddly specific.
It's the most abominable the we do as humans and yet our society is constructed in such a way that it's very, very difficult to stop without economic, social or dietary consequences. I don't want to beat myself up for failing to resist the pressures of both biology and society, but I don't want to give up either. I know I can do 10% better. I can avoid the foods that cause the most suffering, and reduce or pay more for others and do so without any real cost to my social life, health or happiness.