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The art of rough drafts with George Saunders

ReThinking

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The distinction between being nice and being kind

The distinction between being nice and being kind is often overlooked./nBeing nice involves making people feel good today, while being kind focuses on helping them do better tomorrow./nIn Eastern traditions, teachers may try to redirect individuals onto a better path./nThe desire to benefit others long term can sometimes lead to arrogance or over-involvement./nIt is important to question how much we can truly know what is beneficial.

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