Sometimes we’re genuinely conflicted about how to live our lives. Who would honestly tell you that appearances don’t matter? And at the same time, what’s more important than being authentic? And at the same time, has there ever been a country that values being true to our authentic selves than ours? If you grow up in America, you’re given very clear advice about how to succeed. One thing about all the sayings is that they’re just so doggone sure about themselves. They really know what you’re supposed to do if you want to be happy, healthy and wise. (It all goes back to Benjamin Franklin’s original collection of sayings in Poor Richard’s Almanack.) And that’s what makes it funny when the advice seems to contradict itself. On the one hand, we’re told to pretend to be what you’re not, to be successful, rich, accomplished. On the other hand, we’re told that there is no higher value than being authentic. But this T-Shirt, like many of the Argument Lab T-Shirts, opens the door to a new way of looking at things, a blend of the positions that seem to contradict each other: If you think about it, all the great success stories in business, art, public life involve some amount of self-invention. We create a narrative that isn’t quite true yet, but truly expresses who we really are. Or maybe that’s true. Benefits This fabric is laundered to prevent shrinkage Set in 1x1 baby rib collar Hemmed sleeves Side seamed Created with really soft 100% combed ringspun cotton with 32 singles, this shirt will become one of your favorites Unisex Features Fabric laundered, 4.3 oz., 100% combed ringspun cotton, 32 singles Set-in 1x1 baby rib collar Side seamed Hemmed sleeves For environmental and human friendly reason, this product is only made when you order it. Please allow about a week for it to be made and we will send you tracking information as soon as it's in the mail.
