more progress

[trilobits]

i realize a central component of my history of going after degrees and talents is the central need i for being well regarded, by people i care for and respect. its not enough to be well regarded by those i cant respect, nor is it enough to regard others who dont care, either. tit for tat. this was an important insight.

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[violetcheetah]

I have a high degree of regard for you. See what I did there: "degree"? Get it?

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Perhaps you should disregard that pun. Crap, did it again.

On a more serious note, one of the most freeing realizations I have had in the last decade it that, if someone I lack respect for has the opposite of regard for me, I'm probably doing something right.

[trilobits]

there are also the cases, where by virtue of not respecting someone, they clamor to be around you.

[trilobits]

i realize now how this would look to you, considering the way you think. thats not how i meant it! i regard you highly too.