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Rohaan Abbas's avatar

I read the whole thing and seriously it was impressive Julianne. Normally I reply directly to the promotion notes and tell the person if their content belongs to my interest or not, but this seriously seriously seriously js by the title attracted me. Very helpful and great writing style. Subbed!

If you like my work, i might be the guy to sub too! (ONLY if you like my work and you are interested, I need actual readers!)

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Julianne Hues's avatar

Thank you so much! You have no idea how much such comment means to me!

I too only need actual readers so thank you for subbing, I would e delighted to write for you too!

Will check out your writing as soon as I can!

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Rohaan Abbas's avatar

Honored ma'am! I'm so happy right now! Thank you soooo muchhhhh! Literally made my day. All respect🙌🏻

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Rohaan Abbas's avatar

Idk my best piece but yes make sure to check this one. To all those critisizng Iran for enriching uranium upto 60%.

https://open.substack.com/pub/withtherake/p/to-all-those-bragging-about-60-enriched?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=5pqju0

Check out my profile for more pieces. From a week politics has been on the low — but will drop a piece soon.

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Julianne Hues's avatar

Have read this one, left a comment.

Have subscribed to continue reading your articles.

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Rohaan Abbas's avatar

Once again, thanks alot.

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Julianne Hues's avatar

Thank you! Will certainly check it out!

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Saurabh's avatar

A good piece, Thanks

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Julianne Hues's avatar

Thank you!

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Raquel de Oliveira's avatar

Hey Julianne! Thank you for this!Very useful tips. I honestly have never thought about making a chart to note how much time I invested and what progress I've made. I think writing down, at the end of the day, the little progress we reached with the effort we've put in is such a beautiful gesture! It's like a thank you note from us to ourselves! ❤️

I'm learning Substack now (this is my third day haha), so I will make sure to use your tips.

Also, thank you for mentioning looking for a therapist! I was trained in psychoanalysis and I have been a therapist in a past life. I'd say that many self-sabotage habits are the result of unconscious mechanisms. Some people can get around them with practical advice, with learning how to hear what our unconscious is communicating by noticing nuances in our pattenrs, but some people benefit from a therapist. Many times, it's really not about pure grit.

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Julianne Hues's avatar

I'm very glad it was helpful, since most things I write on Substack are to help people in any way I can. It makes me very happy if my experience or my insight can be useful to someone.

I really hope the things you adopt further will work out for you.

It is also meaningful to be backed up by a person who's dealt with psychoanalysis.

Thank you for reading and for your comment, I appreciate it a lot! And good luck on Substack!

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David Solomon's avatar

Social media makes it so hard not to compare yourself to others, as well. For a long time I had to stay off it. I'm back now, and Substack feels like a much healthier environment than other platforms.

Because you're right, it's hard to motivate yourself to train for a 5K when your friend's friend keeps posting their ultra-marathon times.

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Julianne Hues's avatar

Yes, exactly, that’s why we need to teach ourselves this skill.

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The Ririverse's avatar

As someone who is trying to get better on guitar this read felt really personal 🙃 I’ve been at it on and off for years - always discouraged by the parts that are difficult to master but always brought back by my absurd level of love for music 🖤 thanks for this article!

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Julianne Hues's avatar

I'm so glad it resonated! I had similar relationship with guitar.

Thank you for reading!

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The Ririverse's avatar

Oh really? I literally just now posted an essay on my personal history with playing guitar! It’s nice to know im not alone 🖤

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Julianne Hues's avatar

Yes! Wow! I'm going to read it!

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The Ririverse's avatar

Super curious what you think 🌝

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jasminee's avatar

I love how straightforward this is, thanks for sharing!!

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Julianne Hues's avatar

Thank you for reading!

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Tom Newcomer's avatar

Very helpful and straightforward. Thank you 😊

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Julianne Hues's avatar

I’m glad you think this way.

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Sanni Joensuu's avatar

This was a good essay, and I totally agree with it. It is takes courage to start, but it also takes courage to continue after trying and failing.

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