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How to Weird People Out when Talking to Them
My extensive experience with social faux pas
Sep 30, 2024 • 
Valerie
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GOOD WORK: A GREAT READ
A Review of Paul Millerd's Book
Sep 17, 2024 • 
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WE’RE NOW 2/3 DONE WITH THE YEAR, WHAT HAVE YOU DONE WITH YOUR LIFE?
Weird but effective tips to rescue your year
Sep 1, 2024 • 
Valerie
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August 2024

RUN TOWARDS THE DANGER
Getting over my months-long quasi-depression in two weeks
Aug 20, 2024 • 
Valerie
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How I Access Positive Feelings on Demand for Free
Self-help for $0, thanks Tasshin Fogleman!
Aug 1, 2024 • 
Valerie
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July 2024

How to Be a More Effective Adult without Hating It
I DIYed myself into hating responsibility less
Jul 16, 2024 • 
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June 2024

Why Work Smart When You Can "Just" Work Hard?
One weird trick to waste time and hate yourself!
Jun 23, 2024 • 
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May 2024

How to Lose at Status Games
Help, I’ve fallen into one, and I can’t get up!
May 26, 2024 • 
Valerie
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A Former Self-Loather’s Guide to Actually Building Habits
How I Started Accepting Small Wins
May 21, 2024 • 
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April 2024

You can enjoy nature even if you feel dead inside
one secret trick to neutralize your angst
Apr 25, 2024 • 
Valerie
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The Most Psychedelic Experience I’ve Had While Stone Cold Sober
Scoot Your Butt to a Meditation Retreat
Apr 19, 2024 • 
Valerie
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Chang’e’s Lament
Short story about the Chinese moon goddess
Apr 6, 2024 • 
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