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Really enjoyed the life circumstance that inspired this essay, and the way you brought us through the experience, Becky. I love your work, and am happy to beta read at any time!

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Ah thank you so much Karena! Likewise with your book that you're definitely going to write very soon ;)

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Oct 30Liked by Becky Isjwara

I've been in a Becky drought!! Excited to get back in and caught up, loved this one, Becky!

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Aw you're too kind Emma! It's always lovely whenever you drop by 🥹

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Oct 30Liked by Becky Isjwara

Have been contemplating on times when the math isn’t mathing. I’m curious what math maths in your life right now.

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Oh man I've been really thinking what "fun/creative activity" math is mathing. Like is writing mathing more than painting?? I'm figuring that out

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I love the flow of your writing. :)

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Aw thank you!

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Love the shift from all cylinders on fire to 'okay, Netflix isn't so bad' and being ambitious about your hobbies/life as well

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So much more fun to be ambitious of stuff that's actually delightful!

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Excellent piece, but I do have a question between - mapo tofu, nasi goreng, Hainanese chicken rice which is the best one to start with trying to make at home?

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If you've got a rice cooker, you can make hainanese chicken rice in it - rice and chicken all in one go :)

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Oct 30Liked by Becky Isjwara

I experience the same with my job. Almost exactly the same. I am always told my yearly merit increases are above average and it is literally like 0.5%, just like you. I have a master's from Johns Hopkins. Not to promote myself, but I curate degrowth.global and recently posted the same concept you are discussing, "A Note: Lose Your Career Building Skills as a Practice of Degrowth"

https://www.tilley.blog/a-note-lose-your-career-building-skills-as-a-practice-of-degrowth/ - we are on the same page

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Wow we really are. I love this ending: Degrowth is having a conscience. Carry that over into your career. Be steady. Be careful. Be everything.

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Oct 30Liked by Becky Isjwara

The mode of your forced slow-down is about three times more productive than the rest of the planet. Your work ethic is astounding. Glad you are finding a work/bonus balance. : )

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Aw thanks Rick! It's hard to sit still when there's so much fun that can be had :)

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