Archive - diary of a genius

Doing your best doesn't have to be good.

We live in a society that holds us to exceptionally high standards.

Sep 9 •

August 2025

Why I don't befriend people pleasers.

In my personal life, I enjoy being around people who take initiative, friends who not only support but also challenge me, and a partner with whom I can…

Aug 26 •

Why is pop psychology so destructive, and what can we do about it?

CW: mental-health-related distress — detailed insight into symptoms of bipolar disorder, PTSD, and OCD; mention of ED

Aug 19 •

How to survive as an artist working 9-5?

As of the first quarter of 2025, there were approximately 55,300 artists estimated to be working in the UK. This appears, at first glance, to be a…

Aug 12 •

What is your current state of mind? I’m alive.

As an answer to the question “What is your current state of mind?” from The Proust Questionnaire, the poet says: “I’m alive” and refrains from…

Aug 5 •

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