Just Make It Exist First: Why Perfect is the Enemy of Getting Anything Done

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Look, I get it. You want to make something amazing. Maybe you’re sitting there with some idea for a novel, a business plan, a side hustle, a new hobby, or even a damn Pinterest board that you’ve been “perfecting in your head” for six months. But guess what? None of it exists because you’re too … Read more

You’re Mostly Empty Space: The Mind-Blowing Science of What You’re Actually Made Of

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Wait… I’m What Now?! So, you think you’re solid? That when you smack your hand on a table, it’s one solid thing hitting another solid thing? Yeah, NOPE. What’s actually happening is a bunch of tiny, mostly-empty particles in your hand repelling a bunch of tiny, mostly-empty particles in the table—and that’s what makes it feel solid.  … Read more

The Psychology of Fandom: Why We Get Obsessed With Movies, Music, and Memes

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Alright, let’s cut the Bu!!S#T—*fandoms are basically cults, just with more Funko Pops and fewer Kool-Aid-related incidents. Whether you’re a Swiftie, a Star Wars purist, or one of those people who cried when Club Penguin shut down (RIP, you beautiful, pixelated paradise), you’ve probably been emotionally wrecked by pop culture at some point.  And that’s … Read more

Why ‘Follow Your Passion’ Is Bullsh#t (And What Actually Works)

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“Just Follow Your Passion!” Ah, the timeless wisdom dished out by every half-baked motivational speaker and clueless high school guidance counselor: “Just follow your passion, and the money will come!” F^%k that.  Passion is flaky. It changes. One day you’re obsessed with painting, the next, you’re deep-diving into astrophysics. And what if your passion is eating snacks … Read more

Faith Was Supposed to Be About Hope—So Why Is It So Damn Angry?

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Once upon a time, faith was about purpose. About meaning. About finding some kind of guiding light in the messy, chaotic dumpster fire that is life. And for a lot of people, it still is. But somewhere along the way, faith stopped being about what we stand for and became about who we stand against. … Read more

Why the F^%K Are We Here? (And Why You Should Stick Around)

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Welcome, you curious, foul-mouthed, overthinking legend. If you’ve landed here, it means you’re either lost on the internet or you actually give a sh#t about figuring out this weird-ass world. Either way, you’re in the right place.  This blog isn’t for people who want easy answers or feel-good fluff that dissolves in your brain like … Read more