No Meaning, No Problem: How to Get Fired Up As a Nihilist

You ever wake up and think, “What the hell am I doing here?”

Of course, you have. We all have. That deep, gnawing realization that there’s no grand design, no cosmic force pulling the strings—just a bunch of stupid decisions leading to more stupid decisions.

So, you either crawl back into bed, drink yourself stupid, or embrace the absurdity of it all.

Here’s the thing, kid: nihilism isn’t some death sentence. It’s freedom.

And in a world where nothing matters, you might as well make the most of it.

So strap in, because I’m about to show you how to get fired up in a world that doesn’t give a damn about you.

1. Accept That Life Is Just a Cosmic Joke

First thing’s first, kid: Life’s a cosmic joke. That’s all it is.

There’s no punchline, there’s no meaning—just an endless parade of absurdities.

You were born, you’ll probably die in a way that’s just as pointless as the way you were born.

The universe doesn’t give two shakes of a rat’s ass about you.

You’re not the hero of some epic story. Hell, you’re barely even the sidekick.

You’re the guy who shows up late and spills his drink on the carpet.

But once you accept this, the whole thing gets a lot funnier.

So, laugh. Laugh like you’ve just seen the biggest joke in the history of time. It’s all ridiculous, and now you get it. Welcome to the party, buddy.

2. Stop Looking for Purpose – It’s Not Coming

You’ve spent years looking for purpose, haven’t you?

Like it’s sitting somewhere in a nice little box, waiting for you to open it up and find your “why.” Well, let me save you some time—there is no purpose. None. Zip. Zilch. Nada.

The search for meaning is like trying to find a needle in a haystack… but the haystack is made of needles.

You could die tomorrow in a freak accident involving a banana peel and a rogue pigeon, and guess what?

It wouldn’t matter. So, stop trying. The sooner you realize that, the sooner you can just sit back and enjoy the ride.

3. Find Joy in the Absurdity

People talk about finding joy in life, but let me tell you something: the only real joy comes from looking at the whole damn thing and laughing your ass off.

Everything is absurd. Your boss is a clown. Your friends are a bunch of talking monkeys with smartphones.

The news? Just a collection of angry people yelling at each other because they’re too busy to realize the world’s been on fire for decades.

So, what do you do with all this chaos? You laugh. Find joy in the absurdity of it all.

The world’s a stage, and you’re the drunk guy in the front row yelling at the actors. It’s ridiculous—and that’s what makes it fun.

4. Let Go of Expectations

Expectations are like chains. You wake up every morning thinking you’ve got to be something.

Some noble cause. Some righteous hero. Some glowing beacon of hope.

But guess what? You’re not. You’re just another lost soul trying to make sense of this godforsaken mess.

So, stop expecting anything. Anything at all. You’re not here to save the world.

You’re here to survive it, maybe enjoy it for a minute, and then die in a heap like everyone else.

Don’t set yourself up for disappointment. Just let it happen. No pressure.

5. Create Your Own Meaning (But Don’t Get Too Attached)

Look, you can create your own meaning if you want. No one’s stopping you. Make up whatever crap you need to make yourself feel better.

Want to write poetry about the moon? Go ahead.

Want to start a band? Sure, why not.

But here’s the catch: don’t get too attached to any of it.

Everything is temporary. Your “purpose” is just as fragile as that sandwich you’re eating right now.

One bad sneeze, and it’s gone.

The beautiful part of creating your own meaning is knowing that it doesn’t matter if it crumbles to dust in five minutes.

Because at least for those five minutes, you had something to do.

And that’s more than most people have.

6. Live for the Moment, But Don’t Fool Yourself

Yeah, yeah. Live for the moment. That’s what all the self-help gurus tell you. “Seize the day!” they say. “Don’t let life pass you by!”

Well, let me tell you something—they’re full of shit.

Sure, live in the moment, but don’t kid yourself. That moment is fleeting. You’re going to get drunk, maybe do something embarrassing, wake up with a headache and a sense of regret.

And guess what? That’s okay. Because, in the grand scheme of things, none of it matters.

The only thing that’s real is the now, and the now is a hot mess.

Enjoy it. But don’t fool yourself into thinking that five minutes of happiness is a sign you’ve figured it all out. You haven’t.

7. Everything Is Temporary—Even This Feeling

Nihilism can feel like a weight sometimes. Like the whole world is on your shoulders and you can’t shake the feeling that nothing you do will ever matter.

But here’s the thing—this feeling is temporary too.

Everything is. One minute, you’ll be staring at the wall, wondering why you’re still breathing.

The next minute, you’ll be laughing at some ridiculous meme or telling some dumb joke to a stranger.

Emotions, like everything else, come and go. So don’t get too attached to the bad stuff.

It’ll fade, just like the good stuff.

And when it does, you’ll be free to laugh again.

8. Don’t Fear the Void

You’re staring into the void, huh? Yeah, I get it. It’s terrifying. It’s empty. It’s vast. And guess what? It’s beautiful.

It’s the one place where no one can touch you. No one can judge you.

The void doesn’t care. You know why? Because it’s empty.

It’s freedom. You can shout into it all day long, and the only response you’ll get is your own echo.

But that’s the beauty of it. There’s nothing out there. And that’s why you don’t have to worry. You can do whatever you want. You’re free.

9. You Are the Only One Who Can Give Yourself Permission

You know what’s funny? Everyone’s waiting for permission.

You’re waiting for your boss to give you a raise, your partner to give you love, your mom to give you approval.

Well, let me let you in on a secret, kid: nobody’s coming to rescue you.

The only person who can give you permission to live the life you want is you.

So stop waiting for someone to hand you a golden ticket. Get up, grab life by the balls, and take what you want. You’re the only one who can do it.

10. Laugh at the Big Picture – It’s All Ridiculous

Alright, let’s wrap this up. The world is a joke. Everything you care about? A joke. Your boss? A joke.

That new relationship you’re so excited about? Also, a joke. But the beautiful thing is, now that you know it’s all a joke, you can laugh at it.

Laugh at the news, laugh at your mistakes, laugh at your 9-to-5 grind.

It’s all a big joke, and you’re the punchline. And you know what?

That’s okay. Because if you don’t laugh, you’ll cry. And who the hell has time for that?

Conclusion: And Now We Wait

So, what do you do with all this? Well, you don’t do anything. You just keep moving forward, one step in front of the other.

You’ll get drunk, maybe say something stupid.

You’ll fall in love, then hate yourself for it.

But through it all, you’ll laugh. Because in the end, none of it matters.

And that’s the most freeing thing you can ever know.

Now go on—have a drink. Whatever. It doesn’t matter. You’re just here for the ride. And the ride? Well, it’s a hell of a joke.