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Disappointing Affirmations

Dave Tarnowski

USA Today Pairing lovely vacation photos taken by the author himself with sayings that are amusingly self-critical, encouraging, disillusioned, or all three at once, Tarnowski points to feelings commonly unacknowledged or hidden and spotlights them with humor, wit, and empathy.

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I've Had It

The book's author, Dave Tarnowski, was a guest on the podcast and read some of his most popular 'disappointing affirmations.' He explained that he started writing these affirmations as a way to combat the toxic positivity that is prevalent online and to offer a more realistic and honest perspective on life. He also said that the book is for people who need to feel seen, that it validates their struggles and reminds them that they are not alone.

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It's not imposter syndrome you really do suck at everything.

— Episode: It’s Not Imposter Syndrome, You Actually...

Episode: It’s Not Imposter Syndrome, You Actually Suck

The book's author, Dave Tarnowski, was a guest on the podcast and read some of his most popular 'disappointing affirmations.' He explained that he started writing these affirmations as a way to combat the toxic positivity that is prevalent online and to offer a more realistic and honest perspective on life. He also said that the book is for people who need to feel seen, that it validates their struggles and reminds them that they are not alone.

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It's not imposter syndrome you really do suck at everything.

No one is coming to save you. You were the adult. I'm so sorry.

The only person you can truly rely on is you. What a fucking nightmare.

Just be yourself, but not your real self. No one wants to see that shit.

Have a panic attack. You burned it.

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