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I Deserve This

Entitled: Unmasking the Illusion, Reclaiming Reality, Restoring Purpose

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I Deserve This

By: Chris Penman
Narrated by: Jamal West
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How To Make Sense of a World That Seems to Have Lost Its Way

Imagine this: You’ve just hired someone for a job, but instead of showing initiative, they spend more time scrolling on their phone, wondering why they’re not the boss yet. Or perhaps you’ve seen a viral video of someone celebrated for doing… absolutely nothing. Meanwhile, your own hard work feels undervalued in a culture that rewards mediocrity. Sound familiar?

In today’s world, intelligence, skill, and grit seem to take a back seat to viral fame and unearned entitlement. You’re left wondering: When did ambition become a dirty word? It’s frustrating, isn’t it? You’re not alone in questioning why so many people seem content to do less while expecting more.

Society has shifted. Social media glorifies instant success. Entertainment celebrates foolishness over wisdom. Hard work is overshadowed by an obsession with shortcuts. And the constant reinforcement of “you deserve it” – without effort – has shaped a generation.

It’s disheartening to see the ripple effects. You work hard, only to feel like you’re swimming upstream in a world that rewards the opposite. You notice relationships strained as values collide. Maybe you even feel helpless about what this means for the future.

This book dives deep into these issues and offers solutions:

Discover the hidden forces behind society’s dumbing-down and how we got here

Learn why intelligence and work ethic lost their value – and how to restore them in your own life

Find out how to stay motivated and thrive, even in a culture that celebrates shortcuts.

You don’t have to accept the world as it is. Open this book and take the first step towards understanding – and changing – our collective future. It all starts here.

Discover the hidden forces behind society’s dumbing-down and how we got here

Learn why intelligence and work ethic lost their value – and how to restore them in your own life

Find out how to stay motivated and thrive, even in a culture that celebrates shortcuts.

You don’t have to accept the world as it is. Open this book and take the first step towards understanding – and changing – our collective future. It all starts here.

©2024 Chris C Penman (P)2025 Chris C Penman
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