A quotation from Nassim Nicholas Taleb
Categorizing is necessary for humans, but it becomes pathological when the category is seen as definitive, preventing people from considering the fuzziness of boundaries, let alone revising their categories.
Nassim Nicholas Taleb (b. 1960) Lebanese-American essayist, statistician, risk analyst, aphorist
The Black Swan, Part 1, ch. 1 “The Apprenticeship of an Empirical Skeptic” (2007)
Sourcing, notes: wist.info/taleb-nassim-nichola…
Why do people DM me instead of responding to to my posts? For the record and such, I would rather people not DM me. In fact, I would rather hear from you or you or you in public... a DM from someone I have never met presumes too much... let's not presume...
It's Monday. Hope y'all are having a day! ("Have a good day" seems like a lot of pressure in these times.)
I wrote a thing about
euphemism
the Left
doge
Musk
the destruction of the commons
and trauma.
Here's the first part:
the Lack in the Left
https://courtcan.com/2025/04/10/the-lack-in-the-left/
#euphemism
#theLeft
#doge
#ElonMusk
#theOther
#theLack
#thePublic
#theCommons
#trauma
#boundaries
This resonates: “People are so used to being walked all over by their tech that they're increasingly shocked by boundaries.” 
Dr. Raquel Martin Breaks Down the Difference Between Boundaries and Rules in the Workplace: ‘You Control Your Behavior—Not Theirs’ https://shinemycrown.com/dr-raquel-martin-breaks-down-the-difference-between-boundaries-and-rules-in-the-workplace-you-control-your-behavior-not-theirs/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #WorkplaceWellness #Boundaries #MentalHealth #BlackProfessionals #ProfessionalDevelopment
The #Planetary #Boundaries framework indicates that humanity has transgressed multiple critical Earth system processes, placing us outside of a safe operating space.
Recent studies show that a majority of the nine planetary boundaries, including those related to climate change and biodiversity loss, are now exceeded, increasing the risk of irreversible environmental changes.
Nicole (a psychiatrist, amirite?) and Turtleneck Ted raised two kids with sh.t for #boundaries. #BeyondTheGates #blackmastodon #blacksky #BTG #soapsky #soapstodon
I had to cut off an acquaintance this morning. He kept asking me for money. I gave him $200 over the last two years. I asked him politely to stop, but money was literally the ONLY time he'd text me. And what did he do this morning? He asked me for money again, taking advantage of my generosity.
I feel like utter shit. But this was necessary. I am trying to learn to stick up for my boundaries. This is a 180 from my usual tactics. All this is new and scary. But I'm doing it.
If I feel bad about myself when comparing my beauty to that of others on social media, and if it harms me emotionally, then I don't have to return their likes or interactions, right? It's the same as not having to pay for unnecessary or even harmful unapproved things, for example. #MentalHealth #SocialMedia #Boundaries #SelfCare #Wellbeing
Tips: kaebecomyn.rad
How to make friends with ponies in 3 easy steps:
Put out the hay in multiple piles so the ponies have choices.
Sit next to a hay pile like you’re having a picnic.
When the ponies come up to share your picnic spot, resist the monkey-instinct to pat them. Sharing a hay pile may not seem like you’re doing much, but you came here for 3 easy steps, didn’t you?
Actually, the ponies find it pretty meaningful to peacefully share a good snack spot. That doesn’t stop Abner from rudely sticking his face in Abigail’s face just to see if she still likes him enough to tolerate his more annoying behaviors sometimes. Just like sometimes, I don’t manage to resist the urge to pat. And I see in their expressions that they would often prefer if I sat there quietly and kept my hands to myself.
Learning to say no is a powerful skill that can help protect your time, energy, and boundaries. It's okay to prioritize your own needs and well-being. Remember, saying no doesn't make you unkind or selfish; it shows self-respect. Practice saying no confidently and without guilt. #SelfCare #Boundaries #PersonalGrowth
https://santiniserenity.blogspot.com/2025/03/no-isnt-mean-why-setting-limits-helps.html
These might look #lazy, but are actually reasonable strategies:
- resist pointless #tasks to create time for deep thinking,
- set #boundaries at work to avoid #burnout,
- say “no” to tasks, resisting that we should always strive to #produce more,
- automate #repetitive tasks to free up time for #creative tasks.
https://theconversation.com/why-being-lazy-at-work-might-actually-be-a-good-thing-248955
@wcooperbooks My #Armchair #diagnosis is that he is a #ShortDarkTriad or #ShortDarkQuad #Narcissist. It is more common to find them in the #CSuite set. Moreover, because he is wealthy, he has never experienced #Boundaries and #Limitations and if he did, the culture he is from taught him to ignore boundaries #ThinkOutOfTheBox #BreakDownBarriers #WINTHEGAME and drink the blood of his enemy's children out of their skulls while he rapes their wives.
Now on tanz.dance: Marcos Morau, the freelance #choreographer who is in demand with all #ballet companies. Why is that? What does he have that others don't? He is a fantasist, someone who pushes the #boundaries: https://tanz.dance/marcos-morau-la-veronal/?lang=en And he does it with “Romeo and Juliet” at the Opera in Antwerp, April 3-6, 9-12
What Makes A Good Friend Answer #10: Explains their boundaries and helps you understand how these have been violated https://rons-home.net/en/living-life-lab/personal-growth/what-makes-a-good-friend/answer-of-the-day/2025/03/28 #explain #communicate #boundaries
Some people are so _poisonous_ that not even understanding them is an effective _antidote_.
(3 of 3) Your #relationships should uplift you, not drain you. Choose connections that nourish your soul.
You can be #assertive and #kind simultaneously when you address concerns like these.
A considerate and Emotionally Intelligent friend will respect and understand you (they may not agree with you) and they will try their best to accommodate!
I want to hear from you. How are you protecting your peace? What boundaries have you set? Share your wisdom in the comments! Let’s create a community of empowered individuals.
#Friendship #Boundaries
