Blunt Truths Wrapped in Profanity
Books Teaching This Pattern
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Martini Wonderland
Seth Schechter · 3 highlights
““Innovation made me a fortune, and trust me when I tell you I’m no genius. I just see things different. I see potential. I skate to where the puck is going, slap the goalie with my stick and go home to fuck the head cheerleader. I can make you better than you thought possible. But you got a lot to learn, and I’m short on time. Time is the most precious resource of all. It’s one of the few things I can’t buy more of. So the question is, are you worth it?””
““Don’t interrupt, I’m getting to it. Like I said, I made lots of mistakes with my kids, even though I always loved them, but my biggest was not showing them enough affection, or as much as they needed. I thought throwing money counted as love, but it doesn't. I didn't spend enough time with them or really take the time to show them how much I loved them. I was too busy with other bullshit, trying to make money and chasing pussy. I didn’t notice that the family poison was making them toxic. By the time I noticed what was happening to them it was too late. They were deep in the disease and there was nothing I could do to get them back. "The reason I’m telling you all this is that I don't want to see you make the same mistakes I made. You remind me a little of myself, just not as handsome or smart.” I glanced in the rear-view mirror and saw the toothy grin. “I can see my flaws in you. Trust me, you got them. You don’t realize it, but you wouldn’t be sitting there if you didn’t. So do yourself a favor. Go home and love your wife, even if she drives you crazy. And when you have kids, make sure to love them as much as you can. Love them more than that. More than they deserve.””