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In the early days of the internet, like-minded people found each other by subscribing to topics. You’d find fellow fans of your favourite band, or fellow cat enthusiasts, or people who lived in your town. This worked really well back then, and it works really well now. But I don’t want to find people based on topic anymore. I want to find them based on their attitudes and way at looking at life. Here is who I am looking for.
They’re curious
Curious people are a lot of fun. When you talk to them, they can tell you about the neat new thing they just learned, and are eager to hear about the thing you’re excited about too.
They’re realistic and optimistic
Life is hard, and everyone is struggling with their own issues. But there are some people who manage to be realistic without falling into despair. They have plans and they try things. That’s really inspiring.
They know they’re wrong a lot
I met someone I disagreed with politically and then marvelled as we both bent over backwards to see things the other person’s way. I felt tight knots of debate loosening in my mind, and it was amazing.
They’re kind to everyone
It’s easy to be kind to your own friends. It’s really hard to be kind to people you don’t necessarily agree with. When you find someone who can do that, study them. They can teach you things.
