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Unusual ways to run unusual events
I run unusual events, so making them go well requires unusual planning.
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Chris Lakin
People enjoy horror movies. Does that mean they will enjoy ‘horror events’?
Would you enjoy this one?
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Chris Lakin
How to run a “share your most cancellable beliefs” party?
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The “Make eye contact or go to jail” party
Usually people avoid eye contact, so why not run a party where we avoid not making eye contact?
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Chris Lakin
I became a bounty hunter!
A few months ago, I hypothesized that effective and rapid resolution of anxiety, insecurity, and validation-seeking symptoms is possible.
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Chris Lakin
what becoming more secure did to a mfer
Becoming more secure changed my life.
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Chris Lakin
dog massage
Last month I realized, I need to run a dog massage event.
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Chris Lakin
I created muscle tension to avoid feelings
I resolved the majority of my chronic (3.5y) neck pain two months ago.
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Chris Lakin
The time I almost dated a subscriber
How I discovered I had romantic insecurity
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Chris Lakin
Lessons from massaging myself, others, dogs, and cats
I’m sure there are a bazillion youtube videos about how to massage yourself, but I haven’t watched any of them. I just started squeezing my muscles and…
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Chris Lakin
Befriending wild chipmunks is quick and easy
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