Originally published at: If you need a pick-me-up, try these disappointing affirmations | Boing Boing
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Well, that is a disappointing affirmation, isn’t it?
Meta-note: Instagram is the new Pinterest for me. Whenever it turns up, I try moving along, and every time I do not and click through, I feel like
On topic: that’s a bit like Demotivational Posters, is it not?
I’ve seen some amazing demovitational posters, but the winner for me is:
It was one of those ideas that made me stop what I was doing, and have a think for a while.
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I put a quote from Zhuangzi on a motivational poster background showing a mountain top, years ago. The quote was
ACHIEVEMENT
is the beginning of failure
fame is the beginning of disgrace
Ah, found it!
I had that on my cubicle wall for a good while, never got any comments on it though. No, I remember now that someone thought it was a great quote about continuous improvement, not resting on your laurels, etc.
Boy did they get the wrong message, lol.
I’m fond of this bathroom book
It’s written by the lead singer of King Missile (best known for their classic song Detachable Penis).
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