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Brilliant piece. Immediately made me think of the idea that we regret the things we don’t do more than the things we do.

It’s better to try and fail, or fool ourselves to accomplish something as stated, than to not try at all. Thanks Alejandro!

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Congratulations Alejandro for the success of your newsletter and for always staying the course! That is admirable. I am sure your excellent readers will keep you going!

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Thanks for the support Marianne! Substack community has helped a lot stay consistent so far.

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Congratulations on reaching 500 subscribers. Amazing work on staying consistent and delivering every single week. I have always enjoyed reading your posts. Also, looks like an amazing meal for Navroz. Is that fish or meat?

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Thank you Amrita! You’ve helped a lot stay consistent.

It’s actually fish. It’s called ‘sabzi polo ba mahi’. Rice with vegetables and fish. Simple, but tasty!

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Im so glad youve stuck to shipping creative work week after week. I almost didnt post yesterday but the guilt i wouldve felt for not doing it was too much to bare. im so glad i found you early on. excited to follow you on your creative journey.

also happy nawruz! im half persian but didnt even celebrate... why did you celebrate?

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Thanks Arman! I’m excited to see our newsletters grow.

My girlfriend is Persian and she likes treating me to delicious Persian food. Nowruz was a great opportunity to eat some more… Btw I showed her your profile and she said “this guy’s name couldn’t be more Persian”. Lol

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Not only are you a good writer but you also have good taste in women! haha

im obviously biased but i think persian food is the best in the world. whats your favorite youve had?

haha i used to be ashamed of my name but now im a proud persian!

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I loved kotlet and havij polo. Though I don’t want to have it too often. With so much rice it’s easy to put on some weight.

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oh man now youre making me hungry...i would weigh more than an elephant if i ate persian food every day

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