The Wise Sloth's introduction post on Steemit

My name is Travis Haan, and I have been writing The Wise Sloth blog since 2009, which, as my header already tells you, "contains editorial, philosophical, instructional, inspirational and satirical posts in the form of essays, lists, comics, and fiction, which tend to be irreverent, humorous and controversial." It’s updated a few times a month usually. For a comprehensive explanation of why I write The Wise Sloth, see my last post: "Why do I write The Wise Sloth blog?"

I've self-published several compilations of my blogs into E-books, which are for sale on Amazon along with a growing list of other books not related to The Wise Sloth. They're listed below with their blurbs as they appear on Amazon. In addition to the books for sale on Amazon, I also I wrote and "illustrated" a collection of E-comic books using screenshots of stock Google Sketchup models, which are available for free on Tapastic.

You can also follow me on Reddit, Facebook, Tumblr, Twitter, Pinterest, Google +, StumbleUpon, Medium, Flipboard and Deviant Art.

When new blogging platforms pop up I propagate my content to them. I've been saying for years I wish someone would invent a new blogging/social networking hybrid site like Myspace. So I was excited to learn about Steemit. I've been writing and promoting myself effectively for free all these years as a community service and to justify my existence. Since I've never been paid for my work aside from a few small donations, I was elated to here about Steemit's business model, and like everyone else, I'm here to jump in with both feet.

I've got a backlog of 540 blogs to post here. So that's going to take a few months. I'm going to start from the top of my table of contents and go down. So the first 20 or so blogs will be about sex, but I've written more about economics, politics, philosophy and futurology. I hope you enjoy reading my content as much as I've enjoyed writing it. I look forward to reading your posts and talking about the topics we share an interest in.

How to Survive the Trumpocalypse

"How to Survive the Trumpocalypse" is a collection of 69 essays originally posted by Travis Haan between 2012 to 2017 on The Wise Sloth blog and organized into seven sections: “Obama’s legacy,” “The root of America’s problem, 'What poverty looks and feels like,' 'Problems in American culture,' 'The Trumpocalypse,' 'The moral imperative of civil disobedience' and 'What do we do now?' Using Gonzo-style journalism, the essays were selected to answer the questions, how did Trump win the presidency, what does it mean for America, and what should we do now? "

Why: An Agnostic Perspective on the Meaning of Life

"'Why' explores the importance of solving the meaning of life and analyzes how the answer to the question might be different depending on whether or not a god or an afterlife exists. It approaches the question objectively and logically. It won't give you the final answer, but it will give you enough to think about that it might change your life."

The Bible is Mythology

"A once devout Christian, I dedicated myself to studying the Bible in an attempt to write the perfect argument for why the Bible is the word of God. Instead my studies led me kicking and screaming to the conclusion that the Bible is mythology. This book is a collection of essays detailing how I came to the conclusion that the Bible is mythology and Christianity does more harm than good in the world."

Why You Should Not Join the U.S. Military

"This series of essays written about the military from a veteran of the Air Force explores the systemic flaws of the military system. In simple, honest terms, Travis Haan explain how the military misleads and mistreats the troops, undermining the good intentions and sacrifices made by every service member."

Tips on Emigrating to New Zealand

"This book offers tips and commentary on emigrating to New Zealand. It was written by an American couple who moved to New Zealand. It's based on their first-hand experiences and is told from their perspective. It's an invaluable resource for anyone interested in moving to New Zealand."

The Rotten Apple Interactive Adventure Book

"This is a choose your own adventure style book that centers around a real hostel located in Hastings, New Zealand. The book walks you through the process of traveling to Hastings, checking into the hostel, finding seasonal work in the fruit industry and site seeing around the local area. Throughout the story you'll also find useful and informative links for traveling in New Zealand."

Philosophies of the Wise Sloth

"A collection of essays about life, ethics, agnosticism and personal growth that were originally published on the TheWiseSloth.com. Written in a conversational tone, they explore a modern philosophy on life from the Gen X point of view."

Practical Advice on Sex Positions, Techniques and Romance

"This collection of essays offers practical advice on all aspects of having sex. It includes tips for turning on the opposite sex. detailed guides to performing oral sex, and a break down of how and when to use the most popular sexual positions. Everything you need to know to pleasure your partner in bed is explained here in a logical format that is easy to understand and apply to your sex life."

The Last Transcript

"Eight survivors of the zombie apocalypse are trapped in safe houses around the world. On Thanksgiving day they hold an online video conference chat to share their hopes, fears, theories, secrets, predicaments and stories."