The Case for Selective Slackerism
How a Korean term helps me reconcile my moments of discipline and sloth
by Sheon Han
Jun 10, 2023
3 minutes
To the people who know me best, I am a bizarre mix of discipline and ineffectuality. I rearrange my fridge daily with the efficiency of a professional player, but I once vanquished a snake plant after forgetting its monthly hydration needs. Waking up before sunrise poses no challenge for me, yet I lack the patience to cook anything that takes more than seven minutes. Recently, I completed a 16-mile run but scraped my knee in the
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