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  • Georgiev dissects a failed date and the chronic self-sabotage that follows him through every connection he attempts. Drawing parallels to Punch-Drunk Love’s Barry Egan, he confesses to years of lying—small lies that shaped his mouth until even truth hesitated on the way out. The essay spirals through dating, loneliness, and the exhausting performance of being…

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  • In “Adolescence, or How to Live in a World Where You Are Not Wanted Because of Who You Are,” Ivaniel Georgiev delivers a poignant reflection on alienation and identity. Through raw storytelling and philosophical inquiry, he captures the pain of growing up misunderstood, unloved, or rejected. Georgiev doesn’t just recount his past—he dissects it, searching…

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  • In “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” Ivaniel Georgiev dives into the overwhelming nature of modern existence. With lyrical intensity and philosophical edge, he explores the chaos of constant stimuli, fractured attention, and the pressure to be everything to everyone. Georgiev’s reflections are both dizzying and grounding, urging readers to find stillness amid the noise. It’s…

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  • In “You Are What You Do (or Don’t)—But You May Be Even More,” Ivaniel Georgiev wrestles with the limits of identity. With philosophical nuance and emotional candor, he questions whether actions alone define us, or if something deeper—intention, potential, or essence—might matter more. Georgiev’s reflections blur the line between being and becoming, inviting readers to…

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  • In “The Art of Self-Sabotage, or How to Fuck Up Constantly in the Semi-Safe Postmodern World,” Ivaniel Georgiev delivers a blisteringly honest exploration of self-destructive patterns. With biting humor and philosophical depth, he dissects the subtle ways we undermine ourselves—through procrastination, fear, and the illusion of safety. Georgiev doesn’t offer easy fixes; he offers clarity.…

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