copying from my other thread:
As leftists, we understand that a lot of individual problems are caused by systemic issues. However, I think that there is still a lot that can be done on the individual level to improve your life.
Most online self-improvement spaces have a reactionary slant and are dominated by the same type of guy, which is another great reason to have a self-improvement comm on this website.
We can change the name of the comm to something more fitting if you have some suggestions.
If somebody wants to mod the comm, please let me know because I think I wouldn't have enough time.
Hell yeah, I think this kind of thing is extremely important for leftists and have felt similarly about how many self improvement spaces are dominated by people with a severe case of productivitybrain, or give very bad advice dressed up in words that sound great.
The solution isn't to totally disregard it and wallow in misery, at best essentially saying "Well, revolution will only come from outside the imperial core, so all I can do is suffer in the meantime," and at worst saying "It's all hopeless and we will all die because of climate change, so let's just be as hedonistic as possible until then," while believing ourselves to be righteous and virtuous free-thinkers as we aren't like those liberal sheep over there who are trying to be better cogs in the machine for their bosses by "being on that grindset" or whatever. We should instead be separating what's good, helpful advice from what's just selfhelp garbage written by CEOs who haven't actually worked a day in their goddamn lives.
We need disciplined communists, especially as we continue into the West's terminal phase in the coming decades and opportunities arise out of the misery and chaos. One of the things that occasionally replays in my brain is Brace Belden talking about how we need to be the best people possible in order to captivate those around us. Hardworking, compassionate, "cool", etc etc, as it helps us more easily create communities out of alienated people.
I'd even help moderate it if it becomes a comm.
We need disciplined communists, especially as we continue into the West's terminal phase in the coming decades and opportunities arise out of the misery and chaos.
I agree 100%, this is a great point.
One of the things that occasionally replays in my brain is Brace Belden talking about how we need to be the best people possible in order to captivate those around us. Hardworking, compassionate, "cool", etc etc, as it helps us more easily create communities out of alienated people.
I wanted to post that Brace speech because it sums up my thoughts. I couldn't find it when I made the post but I found it in the meantime, here it is. Basically, we should strive to improve ourselves, strive to become the best version of ourselves and lead by example. I have a really broad definition of self-improvement, which includes reading theory and doing praxis. Becoming a better and stronger person yourself also makes you a better communist. It allows you to help people around you and build a better world.
I'd even help moderate it if it becomes a comm.
That would be great! I think I wouldn't have enough time to moderate the comm, so it would be great if there are volunteers
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why not 'collective' improvement?
Most online self-improvement spaces have a reactionary slant and are dominated by the same type of guy,
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That's a great idea! I was thinking maybe "community improvement" but yours is better. Ideally, the name should imply that we are improving together
it's already implied. self improvement is literally what it is, can't change a thing by changing what we call it.
c/HelpMeImprove ... maybe?
Also, it'll be funny when my brain shorts out a bit and I read it as HelpMeImprov and I read the posts and comments waiting for the punchline. :rim-shot:
Thank you for making the comm!
Even though there are no expectations on time/involvement, I would still feel obligated in my mind to be actively moderating and feel guilty if I wasn't active enough. That's just how my brain works lol. Thank you for the opportunity though, I really appreciate it.
change the name of the comm to improover, that's funny. the comm is much needed imo. it would improve (haha) the ratio of positive content to ragebait on the site
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