the pile of mail growing on the counter is easier to manage when i stop caring and just toss them out at a glance—

debt consolidation loan? nah, i’m good with what i already owe.

donate to your charity? sorry, i need the money for my debt.

so-and-so running for office? who cares…you’re all crooks.

lower mortgage rates? my current mortgage will already outlive me.

envelope full of coupons? I don’t buy any of this crap anyway.

90% off a newspaper subscription? wouldn’t pay for your lies, even at a discount.

another streaming tv service? i’ve lost count of how many i have.

mortgage payment past due? i hope there’s a credit card offer in this pile.

insurance coverage expired? okay people, no one is allowed to get sick for a while.

with the counter now clear and ready to receive today’s mail from strangers who want my money.