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Building competency is better than therapy

David Heinemeier Hansson · 25 Jul 2025

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Exercise is a more effective treatment than talk therapy for depression

exercise, for example, is a more effective treatment than talk therapy (and pharmaceuticals!) when dealing with such episodes

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  1. exercise, for example, is a more effective treatment than talk therapy (and pharmaceuticals!) when dealing with such episodes
  2. Forming and cultivating meaningful human connections. Yes, doing so over the internet isn't as powerful as doing it in person, but it's still powerful

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