Quote by Nassim Nicholas Taleb

Decomposition, for most, starts when they leave the free, social, and uncorrupted college life for the solitary confinement of professions and nuclear families.

Decomposition, for most, starts when they leave the free, so

Summary

This quote suggests that decompression or a decline in one's state of mind begins when individuals transition from the joyful and uninhibited college years to the isolated and constrained life of work and starting a family. It implies that the freedom and social interaction experienced during college gradually give way to a more isolated and restricted existence as people enter the workforce and prioritize building their own nuclear families. This transition is seen as the catalyst for a personal decay or breakdown.

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By Nassim Nicholas Taleb

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