PsycHacks Episode 548: Don't waste her time (how women set themselves up to fail)
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Aug 29, 2025 The discussion dives into societal pressures on women in their 30s, emphasizing the need for patience in dating and career paths. It critiques the rush to achieve milestones, arguing that overextension can lead to failure. The importance of focus is highlighted, encouraging women to prioritize individual goals instead of juggling too many at once. Meaningful progress, both in relationships and careers, is portrayed as a journey that requires careful consideration and time.
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Impatience Is A Cultural Trap
- The meme saying "don't waste her time" reflects a cultural impatience about women's timelines.
- Orion Taraban argues this impatience undermines long-term success in relationships and life projects.
Short Timelines Are Unrealistic
- Most ambitious goals listed in the meme (marriage, kids, business, mental health) cannot be reliably achieved in six months.
- Taraban emphasizes that realistic timelines for deep projects are measured in years, not months.
Commit To A Realistic Horizon
- Do set a long, research-informed commitment horizon for big projects to avoid premature abandonment.
- Taraban used a three-year rule for his channel based on due diligence showing two years plus 50% buffer.
