Social Declassification
They tell you these lies to keep you comfortable.
We expose them to make you dangerous.
False
The Comfortable Lie
"Good things come to those who wait."
The Brutal Truth
Nothing will come to you. And no, you can't make it happen.
It takes years of soulless grind. The universe owes you zero interest on your patience.
False
The Comfortable Lie
"Be true to yourself."
The Brutal Truth
Sometimes you suck.
If "yourself" is broke and unhappy, stop being true to it. Just do what works now. Evolve or die.
False
The Comfortable Lie
"Just follow your passion."
The Brutal Truth
Nobody cares about your love for soaps.
The market pays for value, not your enthusiasm. Turn your passion into a product, or keep it a hobby.
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