
How You Too Can Be as Miserable as Any King or Queen in Recent Times
Chris Palmore
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.
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
BONUS: The conclusion features “So You Want to Be a Peasant?”—a practical guide to stepping away from the throne of stress and choosing a different path.
Filled with historical insights, modern parallels, and laugh-out-loud sarcasm, this book challenges you to ask: Will you continue the legacy of royal misery, or finally reclaim your own happiness?
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Duration - 48m.
Author - Chris Palmore.
Narrator - Sebastian Hale.
Published Date - Tuesday, 21 January 2025.
Location:
United States
Description:
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. 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 BONUS: The conclusion features “So You Want to Be a Peasant?”—a practical guide to stepping away from the throne of stress and choosing a different path. Filled with historical insights, modern parallels, and laugh-out-loud sarcasm, this book challenges you to ask: Will you continue the legacy of royal misery, or finally reclaim your own happiness? Perfect for fans of: Duration - 48m. Author - Chris Palmore. Narrator - Sebastian Hale. Published Date - Tuesday, 21 January 2025.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:44
Misery is an Equal Opportunity Experience
Duration:00:02:41
Part One: How to Be as Miserable as a Monarch
Duration:00:00:06
The Burden of Expectation
Duration:00:06:28
The Isolation Game
Duration:00:03:23
The Public Scrutiny Trap
Duration:00:03:23
Indulge, Yet Never Feel Fulfilled
Duration:00:02:59
Marital & Family Woes Fit for a Throne
Duration:00:02:55
The Ultimate Misery Multiplier—Scandals & Betrayals
Duration:00:02:42
Part Two: The Modern Royal Experience (Why You Already Live Like a King, But Still Feel Miserable)
Duration:00:00:08
Modern Conveniences That Would Make a King Weep with Joy
Duration:00:02:56
The Flip Side—Things Kings and Queens Had That We Don’t
Duration:00:03:04
Part Three: The Secret Kings and Queens Never Knew—The Misery Cure
Duration:00:00:07
Chasing Happiness is a Fool’s Game
Duration:00:03:02
The Real Key to Joy (That Every King Overlooked)
Duration:00:02:45
How to Reclaim Your Throne (Without a Crown)
Duration:00:02:33
Conclusion: The Choice is Yours—Miserable Royalty or Joyful Peasant?
Duration:00:05:42
Your (Dis)Honorable Exit: A Royal Thank You
Duration:00:01:26
About the Author
Duration:00:00:53
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:44