Sorry in Advance for Making Things Weird A Disappointing Affirmations Collection

National Bestseller

Let’s be honest: life is often disappointing. And that’s exactly what makes Dave Tarnowski’s hilariously subversive collection so refreshing. The visionary behind the wildly popular @DisappointingAffirmations Instagram account (2.4 million+ followers can’t be wrong) returns with a fresh batch of brutally honest affirmations that acknowledge what we’re all thinking—failure is always an option.

This second collection features new and exclusive affirmations alongside transformed fan favorites, all organized into eight relatable subjects: Daily Motivation, Work, Success, and Other People (you know, the general hell of them). Each section includes Tarnowski’s signature photo-illuminated consolations paired with sharp, observational essays that cut through the toxic positivity fog we’re all drowning in.

Here’s the thing: people say “it’s okay to not be okay,” but then they still need you to be okay. This book is different. It’s a permission slip to deal with your feelings honestly, without the pressure of maintaining “positive vibes only.” Whether you’re navigating family dynamics, workplace absurdity, or just the everyday disappointments that make us human, you’ll find solidarity in these pages.

Bonus: The jacket folds out into a motivational poster, perfect for displaying anywhere disappointment may strike (so, everywhere).

Perfect for college grads, burnt-out professionals, fans of sarcastic humor, and anyone who’s tired of pretending everything is fine. Because sometimes, it really isn’t—and that’s perfectly okay.

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