ISSUED DAILY SINCE NOBODY ASKED
DAILY DEMOTIVATION
A fresh disappointment every morning. Like the news, but more honest.
2026 is the new 2016. Your knees did not get the memo. Your knees are getting different memos now, mostly from a specialist.
— Zack, unqualified
VERIFIEDUNHELPFUL
PREVIOUSLY, ON YOUR DECLINE
- You say "it's not that deep" a lot. Your Notes app has 300 entries…
- Rise and grind. Your teeth have been grinding all night. Your dentist bought a…
- You asked the chatbot if you were a good parent. It said "absolutely" before…
- Running clears your head. Mostly of the idea that you're a runner.
- A tidy playroom lasts exactly as long as it takes to photograph. The photo…
- Core collaboration days started as Tuesday. They now include Wednesday, Thursday, a Friday that's…
- You said "my For You page knows me so well". It knows you're awake…
THE CALENDAR OF DESPAIR
Newsletter / Issue No. 445
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