I recently wrote this Substack article titled Everything is a win when the goal is experience.

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Why it worked

The video uses a relatable, vulnerable tone to address common anxieties about life milestones, positioning the creator's writing as a source of wisdom and comfort.

Summary

The creator discusses her recent Substack article about shifting one's mindset from perfectionism to valuing experience. She encourages viewers to stop comparing their internal struggles to others' curated highlights.

Structure

1Introduction of the article topic
2Identifying common anxieties in mid-20s
3Explaining the fear of comparison
4Reframing the goal as experience
5Encouraging self-compassion and perspective

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The creator mentions her Substack article and links it in her bio.

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Everything is a win when the goal is experience Notes on healing and the art of becoming 24 mid 20s.. career love *and the anxieties! experience wrong growing only comparable goal learning

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Everything is a win when the goal is experience. This article got me thinkingggg 🤎 Writer is bymaevelle all credit to her! #substack #reading #reflections #mindset #goals

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I recently wrote this Substack article titled Everything is a win when the goal is experience. Now it really got me thinking because I'm 24 and I've noticed the two main topics of conversation with my friends is careers and love. Now I think the frequency of these discussions comes from a fear, a fear of making the wrong decision and living with regret. Comparing ourselves with what other people are doing, whether they're making more money or they're in the perfect relationship, which more often or not makes you feel behind or dissatisfied or stressed out. But this article reframed everything for me because the goal isn't about doing things right or doing things perfectly, the goal is experience. And that means getting things wrong, trying things and growing away from them or pursuing something new. And remember that you only see other people's highlights and what they're willing to share with you, whereas for yourself, you know everything about you, so you see all your flaws and mistakes. It's not comparable. When you look at life with this goal, nothing is wasted and only you get to decide what is regret and what is simply learning and living.