Having a Ph.D. doesn't mean that one is smart. It means that someone stuck around long enough and gave up enough money to finish the effort.

@Chuck Ellis lol. Love it. Truth

I’m a Butthole I’m not sure if I can say that, but I just did. Sometimes I’m a Butthole. And That’s Okay. Look, I’ll be the first to admit it: I’m not everyone’s cup of tea. Sometimes I’m not even my cup of tea. Sometimes I’m more like a shot of vinegar in a coffee mug. But you know what I’ve learned? Self-deprecating humor is some of the best medicine out there. Mainly because I can’t afford therapy. And because I’ve heard laughter burns calories—so technically I’m working out. Here’s a fun fact: I once got in trouble for laughing while getting in trouble. The person said, “This isn’t funny.” And I said—while laughing— “Oh, it’s hilarious… because I can’t believe I got caught.” I didn’t say I was smart. I said I was honest. And here’s a public service announcement: People-lighten up. Not everything is a crisis. Not every joke needs to be reported to HR. Not every awkward silence is a microaggression—it might just be Tuesday. If you can’t laugh at yourself, you’re probably missing the funniest part of your life. So, here’s a short list of things that don’t hurt my feelings: 1. Everything. 2. Everything else. 3. Repeat 1 and 2 five times. I’ve found that when you know what you’re good at, you lean into it—flaws and all. I’ve also found that laughing at yourself disarms people faster than trying to impress them. So yeah… sometimes I’m a butthole. But I’m a self-aware butthole who’s really good at helping people get unstuck, build things that matter, and not take life—or themselves—too seriously.