You Tried: A Deadbeat’s Guide to Self-Actualization

A messy survival kit for growth — not another self-help manual.

You tried. You failed. You’re still here. This book is for you.

You Tried isn’t about transforming into your best self overnight. It’s about showing up unevenly, dragging your contradictions along for the ride, and laughing at the absurdity of it all. It’s the guide for emotionally inconsistent overachievers, burnt-out soft people, and anyone who has perfected the art of pretending to be fine.

Instead of miracle steps or guru wisdom, you’ll find:

  • Quizzes, fake diplomas, and “helpful” surveys that diagnose nothing.
  • Productivity rituals that mostly function as structured procrastination.
  • Comforting reminders that sometimes doing the bare minimum is heroic.
  • Visualizations and reflection prompts for when you want to feel like you’re making progress (without actually moving).
  • Lists, charts, and spirals—because you deserve your own paperwork.

What this book won’t do: fix you.
What it will do: sit beside you—softly judging, gently spiralling, and offering comfort when the world insists you should be “better” already.

You don’t need a blueprint for success. You need a companion for the mess.

Get your copy today—and start spiralling better.