ISSUED DAILY SINCE NOBODY ASKED
DAILY DEMOTIVATION
A fresh disappointment every morning. Like the news, but more honest.
You started a podcast with your mate “for a laugh”.
Episode 31 has nine listeners and a sponsor that sells protein water. Neither of you is laughing.
— Zack, unqualified
VERIFIEDUNHELPFUL
PREVIOUSLY, ON YOUR DECLINE
- You received 40 fundraising texts today. Democracy needs $5 by midnight. Every midnight.
- You have a "5-year plan". It's a Pinterest board. It's mostly kitchens.
- Your startup is an app that replaces a phone call. With a waitlist, a…
- Consistency is key. You've said "I'll go tomorrow" for three years. It's the only…
- You don't have a spending problem. You have an income problem, and it's terminal.
- Your teenager isn't ignoring everyone. Just you. You're saved in their phone as "Do…
- You're not getting older. You're getting closer. That's worse.
THE CALENDAR OF DESPAIR
Newsletter / Issue No. 446
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