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DAILY DEMOTIVATION
A fresh disappointment every morning. Like the news, but more honest.
Your startup is a chatbot that tells customers they're right.
Investors loved it. The chatbot told them they would. Then it told them to replace you with it. Very persuasive.
— Zack, unqualified
VERIFIEDUNHELPFUL
PREVIOUSLY, ON YOUR DECLINE
- Growing old is mandatory. Growing up was optional. You ticked "later". This is later.…
- You are exactly where you're meant to be. That should frighten you more than…
- They posted an apology in the Notes app. It was addressed to the fans.…
- You received 40 fundraising texts today. Democracy needs $5 by midnight. Every midnight.
- Parenthood is a long journey from "mama" to "can you send money" to them…
- Coffee doesn't fix Monday. It just makes sure you're fully conscious for it.
- Kids grow up so fast. Except between 5pm and bedtime, when time stops and…
THE CALENDAR OF DESPAIR
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