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Bette A. Ludwig, PhD 🌱's avatar

Wow, Karl! There's so much to unpack here. I recently learned about the concept of Kintsugi and absolutely love it.

And I agree — ‘what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger’ only holds true if you have a certain amount of strength to begin with.

The School of Knowledge's avatar

Thanks Bette! It’s such a beautiful concept isn’t it? I’d read about it a while ago but felt it fit perfectly when I was thinking about the topic for the essay. Glad you enjoyed it 🙂

Bette A. Ludwig, PhD 🌱's avatar

It really is. I mean imagine how much better off we would all be if we could just embrace our imperfections rather than fighting them so hard only to eventually realize they are what makes us unique. Hope you're having an amazing start to your week Karl! 😊

The School of Knowledge's avatar

Thanks Bette, you too! I’m enjoying some rare U.K sun 🌞

Bette A. Ludwig, PhD 🌱's avatar

Good to hear Karl! I need to go mow my grass soon - that’s the part of spring/summer I don’t look so forward to :)

Apollo's avatar

I believe that phrase has always been nuanced.

We decompose and resynthesize to different requirements (hopefully better requirements), that change our inputs and ultimately impact our outputs/outcomes.

I love how you took examples from multiple fields to shape this article!

The School of Knowledge's avatar

Thanks Apollo, I really enjoyed writing this one.

Chara's avatar

If you’re dealing with a situation you’re clearly too unskilled for it can be.

The School of Knowledge's avatar

Sorry Chara, I’m. Or sure what you mean?

Chara's avatar

What doesn’t kill you is of no real benefit to you if you’re in over your head and unable to learn.

Chara's avatar

We have to recognize our limits and honor what life naturally teaches us.

The School of Knowledge's avatar

Certainly! We can recognise our limitations but we do not have to accept them.

Chara's avatar

Facts. Even very small improvements add up over time.