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S15, Ep7 How To Fail: Nihal Arthanayake on fatherhood, chicken bongs and the most difficult conversation he's ever had
Oct 12, 2022
Nihal Arthanayake, broadcaster and author, talks about his academic failures, failures as a son, husband, and father, and failures in friendship. He shares funny stories including one involving Method Man and a chicken bong. He also discusses cultural conditioning, the impact of receiving a life-changing phone call, the evolution of mobile phones, pursuing a career in music, guilt and regret over his father's death, and the importance of making new memories and strengthening bonds.
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- Nihal Arthanayake emphasizes the importance of nurturing old friendships and making time for shared experiences to create lasting memories.
- He acknowledges the challenges of making new friendships and highlights the need for intentionality and organization in maintaining social connections.
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Failing to prioritize making new memories with friends
As Neil Arthur Nyeka moved away from London, he realized that reminiscing with old friends was becoming the main focus of their get-togethers, rather than creating new memories. He expressed a desire to make more time for his old friends, understanding that it takes effort to maintain and nurture friendships. Neil acknowledged the challenges of making new friendships in his new location and the necessity of being organized and intentional in carving out time for friends. He expressed a desire to bond with his friends over shared experiences and create new memories rather than solely dwelling on the past.
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