Fereydoon Emami
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"Just a human, trying to make sense of it all — and leaving footprints in language.
Honest thoughts, lived struggles, and the quiet work of becoming.
— Fereydoon Emami "
Stories (23)
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I Outgrew a Version of Myself — and It Was Bittersweet
I didn’t notice it right away, but I was growing out of myself. The shift was quiet. I started feeling tired in conversations that once energized me. Certain goals no longer excited me. Some people didn’t feel familiar anymore.
By Fereydoon Emami6 months ago in Humans
I Stopped Trying to Be Perfect — Here’s What Happened
🧠 Introduction: I used to think that perfection was power. If I performed well, looked composed, never made mistakes, and kept myself “together,” I could earn love. Acceptance. Success. A sense of control in a chaotic world.
By Fereydoon Emami6 months ago in Humans
Comparison Was Making Me Miserable — Here’s What Helped
🧠 Introduction: It starts quietly. You’re scrolling through Instagram, or maybe catching up with an old friend. They have a better job. A nicer apartment. A more exciting relationship. You tell yourself it’s fine, but something sharp settles in your chest.
By Fereydoon Emami6 months ago in Humans
Being 'Nice' Almost Ruined Me — Why I Stopped People-Pleasing
🧠 Introduction: For most of my life, I believed being “nice” was a personality trait. The kid who never caused trouble. The friend who answered every message. The employee who said yes to everything — because rejection scared me more than resentment.
By Fereydoon Emami6 months ago in Humans
