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ARCHIVED DEMOTIVATION
FRIDAY, 28 OCTOBER 1988
You're "chronically online".
Chronic means long-term. You've been online so long your eyes have a loading icon.
— Zack, unqualified
VERIFIEDUNHELPFUL
PREVIOUSLY, ON YOUR DECLINE
- You've got a side hustle, a passion project and a podcast. Combined monthly income:…
- You said you're "so busy" this week. Your screen time says eleven hours a…
- Good things come to those who wait. You waited so long they went to…
- You're "manifesting abundance". The only thing abundant is your payment reminders.
- You film "Sunday reset" videos. By Tuesday your room has reset itself, to Saturday.
- Your 47 open tabs are an accurate map of your inner life. Someone will…
- Dress for the job you want. The job you have will see you in…
THE CALENDAR OF DESPAIR
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