Guide: Moving, A Comprehensive Exercise in Human Misery
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Guide: Moving, A Comprehensive Exercise in Human Misery

Moving house or apartment isn’t just a "task." It’s a modern-day endurance trial disguised as an act of personal growth, or just a sign that a few hundreds years ago you would have failed that "survival of the fittest" thingy. Somewhere between the first box and the fifth nervous breakdown, you’ll realize that sedentary civilization was a mistake and that minimalists might be onto something. But since you’re already knee-deep in cardboard and regret, let’s…
Guide: Become an Alpha Male
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Guide: Become an Alpha Male

So, you want to become an alpha male? The man so powerful he once won an argument with himself? The kind of specimen that doesn’t cry, doesn’t apologize and absolutely does not eat yogurt because "it’s a beta food"? Then you're at the right place. Now you have a choice: either you pay 18k for a 3-day "bootcamp" or you read this guide and venmo me later. Still here? Perfect. Now strap in, nerd, because…
Guide: You Are Burning Out
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Guide: You Are Burning Out

Welcome to Your Downward Spiral So, you’re feeling chronically exhausted, unmotivated and mildly dead inside? Congratulations! You’re officially on the fast track to burnout, that wonderful condition where your body and mind simultaneously wave the white flag while you continue to push forward like the absolute moron that you are. But let’s not be dramatic, right? It’s just stress, just a busy period. The same busy period that’s been going on for the last six…
Guide: Mansplaining
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Guide: Mansplaining

Congratulations, you mediocre pile of unwarranted confidence! You’ve decided to master the fine art of mansplaining, the time-honored tradition of telling people things they already know except louder, incorrectly and with a zest of condescension. This guide will help you hone your craft and ensure you’re the most insufferable person in any room, provided that's not already case. Step 0: The Art of Manning Before you can mansplain, you must first man. Cultivate an unshakeable…
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Guide: You Want Too Much

Let’s face it, you blob: you want too much. Every day, you’re out here with your grabby mindset, hoarding dreams, goals and unrealistic aspirations like a dragon sitting on a pile of gold that you’ll never use. It’s time to calm down, alright? So now please take a deep breath and realize that the problem isn’t the world - it’s you. Step 1: Admit It Do you really need a fulfilling career, enough sleep and…
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Guide: You’re Caring Too Much

For those of you who don't know, caring is that delightful social affliction where you convince yourself that other people’s lives, feelings and opinions matter more than they actually do. Are you suffering from the unbearable weight of giving a damn? Do you find yourself lying awake at night, wondering if your parents misinterpreted the tone of your last message or if the planet will melt into a puddle of sorrow because you weren't enthusiastic…
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Guide: Live Like a Perfect Human Being

Well, well, well, look who’s still trying to figure out how to live their life. Pathetic, really. But fear naught, because society’s got your back with tons of expert advice, tips and golden nuggets to transform your tragically flawed, miserable little existence into a god-tier lifestyle. That is, if only you'd follow the countless rules required to achieve it. I mean, who needs a personality and free time when you can have a spreadsheet for…
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An Ode to Coffee

Coffee is love, coffee is life. That pretty much sums it up but let's dig deeper. Coffee is that caffeinated elixir that turns your blobby half-dead body into something resembling a functioning human being. Coffee is that sacred beverage that wakes up your three remaining brain cells just enough for you to pretend you know what you're doing. It's the miracle bean juice that makes mornings bearable, meetings survivable and people's personality almost tolerable. Mankind…
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The Myths of Minimalism: Owning One Fork Won’t Make You Enlightened

You know minimalism, right? That seductive lifestyle trend promising spiritual clarity, financial freedom and the smug satisfaction of living with fewer possessions than a Buddhist monk that you can brag about to your only friend - because you're a minimalist in every aspect of your life. Also you're annoying, so people tend to not want to be around you. It’s pitched as the ultimate hack for a world drowning in consumerism, but before you sell…
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Guide: Navigate Romantic Relationships

Love is patient, love is kind — and love is also a relentless marathon of passive-aggressive instant messages, shared passwords and of trying not to elbow dive someone because they chewed too loudly during dinner. Romantic relationships are tricky business but don’t worry, my impaired calamity, I’ve got the ultimate guide to navigating them like the absolute train wreck that you are. Step 1: Lower Your Standards Immediately Let’s be honest here, my pumpkin latte.…