7 Brutal Truths You’re Not Ready to Hear (But Desperately Need To)

Lost In The Algorithms — Odyssey # 72

George Kalantzis
3 min readMay 24, 2024
NH Hike 2024

Hovering above the earth in the sterile quiet of the air traffic control tower, I watched dusk swallow the day whole. Each plane is a mere shadow slicing through twilight, like the countless missed bedtime stories with my daughter — moments that slip through my fingers like sand.

Welcome, or welcome back, to the corner of the web where sugarcoating dies a gruesome death and raw, uncut life takes center stage.

If you’re new here, strap in — it’s a hell of a ride.

Ever wonder if the universe is mocking us? Ever feel like you’re just a character in some cosmic screenplay written by a twisted playwright?

As I sit here, triple espresso in hand, and not a wink of sleep, I’ve decided to pen down seven undeniable truths I’ve unearthed through the chaos and calm of my journey. This isn’t your typical motivational drivel — it’s the raw, unfiltered manifesto of a life lived at the edge.

  1. Live As If It Was Your Last Breath

“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” — Mahatma Gandhi.

Time’s ticking, non-refundable and relentless. Don’t just exist; blaze fiercely enough to…

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George Kalantzis
George Kalantzis

Written by George Kalantzis

George is a professional storyteller, a dad to a sassy and adventurous eight year-old girl, and the author Of Nowhere To Go

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