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A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. The best ones are thoughts that many people can relate to and they find something funny or interesting in regular stuff.

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I'm listening to a motivational speaker at a corporate conference when I realize... (lemmy.world)

submitted 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Corporate America has programmed people to HUSTLE! BE THE BEST! ACHIEVE! MAKE MORE MONEY!!! for so long that they now need to pay someone to come and teach us how to relax, enjoy the moment and be happy again.

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[–] [email protected] 11 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

you are shocked to realise that an entity that exists purely to gain money is advocating make more money?

[–] [email protected] 9 points 3 weeks ago

Not shocked at all. I just think it's funny that they have to hire someone to cancel out the brainwashing they've done and teach us how to be happy again.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

For me, it's more that our species of primate's general wellbeing and health was hijacked by a cancer-like abstract concept.