BY CHRIS PALMORE
How You Too Can Be as Miserable as Any King or Queen in Recent Times
Ever wondered how kings and queens, with all their wealth, power, and luxury, still managed to be miserable? Turns out, we’re just as good at it today—only with WiFi and faster food delivery.
A little gift from me to you. The digital edition is free through GratitudeSpace.
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This one’s on me.
You can get the digital edition of How You Too Can Be as Miserable as Any King or Queen in Recent Times as a free gift.
It’s short, playful, and explores the funny way we keep chasing more—even when more doesn’t necessarily make us happier.
ABOUT THE BOOK
A funny look at the pursuit of more.
How You Too Can Be as Miserable as Any King or Queen in Recent Times is a sharp, witty, and thought-provoking guide that uncovers the timeless patterns of misery perfected by royalty and continued by modern society.
From the crushing burden of expectations to the endless pursuit of more, this book reveals why chasing happiness is a losing game—and how breaking free from the cycle requires a completely different approach.
Inside, you’ll discover:
- The Royal Burden — Why rulers and modern overachievers alike are never satisfied.
- The Art of Indulgence Without Enjoyment — How having everything makes you appreciate nothing.
- The Public Scrutiny Trap — Why people-pleasing and social media validation are today’s court politics.
- The True Secret to Joy — What kings and queens overlooked but you don’t have to.
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Listen to the Journey
A sharp, witty, and thought-provoking guide that uncovers the timeless patterns of misery perfected by royalty and continued by modern society. Discover why chasing happiness is a losing game—and how breaking free from the cycle requires a completely different approach.
About the Author
Chris Palmore
Chris Palmore’s writing comes from a deeply personal place.
After writing a letter of love and gratitude to his mother in 2013, he lost her to cancer four months to the day later. Nine years later, he found himself back in the same hospice hospital where his mother had passed, this time watching his sister go.
Chris writes from grief, gratitude, presence, and perspective, helping readers slow down, hold tightly to what matters, and recognize the sacred weight of ordinary life.
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What Readers Are Saying
Words from readers who’ve experienced the journey.
★★★★★
Great perspective to keep in mind
“A fun quick read or audio listen that helps you realize how much we already have! Most of us are living better today than the royalty of ages ago, but we’re dealing with similar stressors thanks to social media, comparison culture, etc. At the end of the day, it’s not about having more it’s about realizing we’re already sitting on an incredible throne!”
— Rob Lawless
★★★★★
Flipping your perspective to a life of contentment
“I found this gem while looking for advanced techniques to stay miserable feeding my tradition of discontent. I was obsessed with maintaining a hedonic adaptation forever. Unfortunately, I am now a joyful peasant with gratitude as my anchor and an appreciation with what I have as well as a life of contentment and vision for my bright future. Thank you Chris Palmore!”
— DJ E.
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