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The artist Marina Abramoviu0107 has said that the moment we begin to believe in our own greatness, that we kill our ability to be truly creative. What she is talking about is ego u2014 the way that self-absorption ruins the very thing it celebrates.<br><br>So how do we keep this toxic ego and selfishness at bay? How do we prevent ego from u201csucking us down like the law of gravity?u201d The primary answer is simple: awareness. But after that, itu2019s a matter of hard work.<br><br>In the course of researching Ego is the Enemy I was exposed to many strategies for combatting our arrogant and selfish impulses. Here are 25 pro
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FoodLivingOutsidePlayTechnologyWorkshop Ways to Ruin Your Life (or make it suck really bad) by maabbott on April 11, 2009 Table of Contents Ways to Ruin Your Life (or make it suck really bad) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Intro: Ways to Ruin Your Life (or make it suck really bad) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Step 1: Apply for as many credit cards as possible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Step 2: Watch too much TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Step 3: Do not excercise, and disregard your responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Step 4: Only eat junk food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Step 5: Have unprotected sex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Step 6: Act like a fool while on the road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Step 7: Be oblivious . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Step 8: Don't be street smart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Related Instructables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 http://www.instructables.com/id/Ways-to-Ruin-Your-Life-or-make-it-suck-really-bad/
Intro: Ways to Ruin Your Life (or make it suck really bad) As we all know (unless you've been living under a rock for the past year), the US is in the midst of the biggest economic s@%t hole since the great depression. For a lot of people, every day is a struggle to stay afloat. As a result, some of us may find that our lives are quickly going down the drain. So, I've created this instructable for two reasons: 1) for my Art+Life class project and 2) to help clear up what you should NOT do, in order to make your life easier. Thus, I'll fill you in on a handful of things that will screw up your life, and would be smart to avoid (unless your really looking for ways to make your life suck). Enjoy. Step 1: Apply for as many credit cards as possible If you do this and use different credit cards for different purchases, you'll have a fun time going through the mountain of bills. On top of that you'll probably have an awesomely low credit score. http://www.instructables.com/id/Ways-to-Ruin-Your-Life-or-make-it-suck-really-bad/
Step 2: Watch too much TV Who cares if its a sunny, beautiful day outside? Find you favorite comfy spot, sit down and relax. Don't worry about anything else, because it's TV time! Step 3: Do not excercise, and disregard your responsibilities Seriously, don't do it. Not only would you loose body fat and become just a little happier (working out creates endorphins, which make you feel good) but you may actually feel good about yourself. These are things that will only make your life better, so just skip it all together. Trust me. By doing this, you'll be able to dig yourself deeper into that hole you're dying to be at the bottom of. I also suggest that you be sure to drink and party as often at possible, and if you're in school, don't study. Ever. Step 4: Only eat junk food This can combine perfectly with Step 3. Instead of taking the time to work out, substitute it with a drive (don't walk or bike ride) to your favorite fast food joint or grab some tasty snacks at the grocery store. Even better? Bring you high calorie meal home to watch some more TV! Click and start weight loss journey http://www.instructables.com/id/Ways-to-Ruin-Your-Life-or-make-it-suck-really-bad/
Step 5: Have unprotected sex Ok, so here's where it gets better. Don't use protection, i.e condoms, birth control etc. If you have no choice and your partner is forcing you to use it...sabotage it. (Sticking a pin in a condom will work the best and be the most inconspicuous) Step 6: Act like a fool while on the road Don't wear your seatbelt, unless you actually might want to be alive after a crash. According to Car-Accidents.com, for survivors, average medical costs are 50% higher for those not wearing a seatbelt. Which equals higher bills to pay, yay! Practice "road-rage" driving, as well as utilizing the use of your cell phone while you're driving along so that the chances of getting a ticket will be much higher Click and start weight loss journey http://www.instructables.com/id/Ways-to-Ruin-Your-Life-or-make-it-suck-really-bad/
Step 7: Be oblivious Walk against a red light at a busy intersection while you're arguing on your cell phone with one of those credit card companies, or whomever else you've managed to upset at this point. http://www.instructables.com/id/Ways-to-Ruin-Your-Life-or-make-it-suck-really-bad/
Step 8: Don't be street smart Make a habit of walking in shady areas alone at night. You may be lucky enough to run into someone who will end your life right then and there. *Bonus points if you hitchhike with a trucker Click and start weight loss journey http://www.instructables.com/id/Ways-to-Ruin-Your-Life-or-make-it-suck-really-bad/
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inventorjack says: Sounds like you've got personal experience with step 9. Just a guess, though. Apr 13, 2009. 4:55 PM REPLY Click and start weight loss journey http://www.instructables.com/id/Ways-to-Ruin-Your-Life-or-make-it-suck-really-bad/