personal growth

How to Talk to Someone Who’s Lost Weight (Without Being a D!ck About It)

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Losing weight—whether through sheer willpower, diet and exercise, or the latest fancy-ass pharmaceuticals—is a big f^%king deal for a lot of people. And when someone drops a significant amount of weight, people notice. That’s fine. Noticing is human. But what comes next?  Well, that’s where people f^%k it up.  We live in a culture that’s obsessed with weight. So much so that … 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