ISSUED DAILY SINCE NOBODY ASKED
DAILY DEMOTIVATION
A fresh disappointment every morning. Like the news, but more honest.
You're ageing like a fine wine.
Expensive, slightly sour, best kept in the dark, away from people.
— Zack, unqualified
VERIFIEDUNHELPFUL
PREVIOUSLY, ON YOUR DECLINE
- The customer is always right. The customer is also on hold, forever, which is…
- They're taking time away from social media. You know because they posted about it…
- You've got a side hustle, a passion project and a podcast. Combined monthly income:…
- Your banking app pauses slightly before opening. It's deciding how to tell you.
- You've "romanticised your life". It's a candle, a croissant and a playlist called "main…
- Your fitness app's AI coach called a four-minute walk "incredible progress". It said the…
- Wisdom comes with age. So does standing on the landing with no idea why…
THE CALENDAR OF DESPAIR
Newsletter / Issue No. 446
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