Quotes As If I’m Relevant #24
August 11, 2022
We are so vulnerable to digging our heels in when we are proven wrong. Our best adversaries need to be far more measured and
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We are so vulnerable to digging our heels in when we are proven wrong. Our best adversaries need to be far more measured and
It never ceases to amaze me: we all love other people more than ourselves, but care more about our opinions than theirs. —Leftist Millennial
Myself and nearly everyone I know have unconsciously built our communication around half-truths, doublespeak, and oversimplifications. It’s an absolute mess. As a result, I
Fear convinces well-intentioned wealthy people to extract more wealth from those who cannot afford to lose it.
Experts make predictions. Economists make lucky guesses. Politicians make lies. We all make a world where these forecasts are valued equally.
My cynical thoughts are cyclical
My whimsical ideas heal physical
My clinical self-care arrive in a trickle
My tangible thoughts to words, fickle
So what do I do
We can make the world a better place not with sacrifice, but with finding & being our true selves and striving for the best
I am the pale ash of my ancestors blowing in a snowstorm. Either that, or a snowflake in denial.
I love not living in the Harry Potter dimension ’cause I got 99 problems and Quidditch ain’t one.
Removing power with power is like fighting fire with gasoline — it likely never stops the spread and is almost certain to make things
As someone that is highly qualified and experienced in dumbassery, I can tell you right now how oust yourself as someone like me: 1.
What do you call Taco Truck homies that ain’t from yo hood? Nacho G’s
Media ≠ Journalism. Talking heads speak facts as much or less than your favorite fictional characters.
My FinTech business is sick, so I’m off to the rehypothecary!
If currency/asset acquisition are in your top 10 key performance indicators for life or business, you will not survive the future.
Conservatism tempers progressive hubris. Progressivism tempers conservative complacency.
Evil does not exist within people. Evil exists within unhealed trauma.
First off, I am not terribly familiar with medical terminology, nor am I a doctor or anywhere close to the field of medicine. This
Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. Fool me three times, I clearly have a deficiency in cognitive functioning
I continue to be fascinated by brands whose business model relies entirely on their… brand— branding!
In this casual rabbit hole, I was
If you are like me and love nerding out about self-care, artistic expression, technology, and trying your best to balance your rampant cynicism with an equal measure of rampant silliness, I think you’ll vibe with what I do here.
I will only send updates that I am completely convinced will be valuable to you. I respect your time by respecting my time. I don’t send frivolous bullshit.
Wow, Ian, your posts are mostly shit.
LOL. Yup. They are. If you don't want to scroll through endless.. shitposts, well...
You can scroll to the top and click on a category that's more appealing to you. Most of my other content is in the Poetry and Schizophrenia categories
Ugh... I don't want to have to scroll ALL the way up. My fingers hurt from scrolling your shit already!
Wow, thanks Ian. You're my hero!
I know you're not actually saying that, and this is just a silly piece of the website that is shoving those words in your mouth, but you're welcome.
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Sorry, sorry! I just thought since you've been on this site for longer than average, you might hear me out?
Why do you do this to me, Ian...
Okay, okay, I'll be quick! I have a newsletter to keep you up-to-date on my content and projects. If my stuff tickles your pickle, help us both out by subscribing!
Also, I don't do anything shady or aggressive with your email address. I'll only send you the good stuff and won't share your email with any person/provider that isn't working for me to serve you better.
'Serve me better.' What deliciously vague jargon. Is this where you pretend to be me and you make me respond with a contrived form of consent because you're bold enough to assume this cute little chat interface gimmick is enough to actually get me to sign up?
Ummm... uhhh... ahh... Sign up and get exclusive discounts and early access!!!! Come ooooon! Induced scarcity is fun!
...alright, well, I'll leave it up to you.
Like this nav? It does what every marketing-oriented web designer will tell you not to do: shove as many things in your face as I can!
