Everything Is F*cked

Have you ever woken up feeling that something is off about the world, even though everything seems fine on paper? We often assume that if society’s safer and richer than ever, people will be at ease. But modern life can still leave us hopeless. It’s as though something essential is missing.

This dilemma arises because we’re constantly told to be happy and hopeful. When everything isn’t sunshine and rainbows, we assume we’re failing. So we chase the next distraction, trying to plug the holes where discomfort seeps in.

But maybe the problem isn’t that we lack hope. Maybe it’s that we rely on it too much. We’re so focused on future outcomes that we betray the present moment—and, ironically, end up anxious and uncertain.

Throughout these pages, you’ll see why life’s inevitable struggles can be a gateway to real meaning. The goal is to understand how to live better by letting go of illusions and shallow pursuits, making room for authentic depth and integrity.

One of the book’s key ideas is that, in the grand view of time, our individual existence matters very little. It’s daunting to accept that we’re temporary and that our concerns are, ultimately, fleeting. Many run from this truth and slip into despair if they can’t find meaning.

Historically, people have turned to hope—whether a cause or belief system—to reassure themselves that their pain is meaningful. But there’s a risk: if we pin all our worth on future promises, we ignore genuine life in the present. Sometimes that leads to deep anxiety.

Accepting this “uncomfortable truth” can actually free us. Once we see that fear is tied to our craving for certainty, we can learn not to be so driven by panic or a constant need for more. It’s liberating to realize that life’s value isn’t about permanent security.

Recognizing what’s inevitable—like death and uncertainty—can spark a healthier approach to your purpose. Instead of avoiding pain or conflict, you face it and grow from it, channeling your limited time into fewer, richer pursuits.