Dave Tarnowski

Dave Tarnowski is a New York–based author and meme-creator behind the popular Instagram page @DisappointingAffirmations, which amassed over 2 million followers by pairing candid, self-deprecating captions like “Have a panic attack. You’ve earned it.” with moody travel photos—offering a poignant counterpoint to toxic positivity  . His debut book, Disappointing Affirmations: Unfollow Your Dreams (Chronicle Books, […]