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We need more of this in the world. Less bragging, more humility.

Yes to less bragging. But do we need more Panera / Statham / complete lack of interest in growth?

Perhaps this question is exemplifying the type of "competitive living" the article is mocking.

Personally I don't think it matters if it's Statham or The Classics, what matters is you sincerely enjoy it rather than out of some sense of obligation.

And I'd much rather listen to anybody talk about "The Transporter" than "Life of Pi", or Panera than rediscovering spirituality.

Yes. We shouldn’t be defined by success. We have one life and should enjoy it as much as possible. You don’t take any of that growth with you to the grave.

So. . . might as well never move out of mom’s basement?

Those who advocate for growth and learning don’t do so because of a belief that it will transcend the grave, but that it offers the potential for a more fulfilling life.

Maybe that’s wrong, and mom’s basement is fine, but I don’t really believe that.

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