I don’t even know where to start. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been obsessed with proving myself. I try to make my life look perfect, like a highlight reel that everyone can be impressed by, but deep down, it feels hollow.
It started small—wanting the best grades, the fastest promotions, and that shiny, expensive car that makes people say, Wow, you’ve made it. But now, it’s almost like I’m trapped. It’s exhausting. Every time I achieve something, I get this brief high. People notice. Compliments roll in. But then, the feeling fades, and I’m back to square one, chasing after the next thing that’ll give me that boost again.
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“Should I be embarrassed about being a 24yr old garbage man?”
I’m a 24yr old guy, I knew I was never going to college so I went to truck driving school & got my CDL. I’ve been a garbage man for the past 2 years and I feel a sense of embarrassment doing it.
It’s a solid job, great benefits and I currently make $24 an hour. I could see myself doing this job for a long time. However whenever someone asks me what I do for work I feel embarrassed. Should I feel this way?
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Poll of the Day
Linkage
30 Classic “Twilight Zone” Episodes Ranked by How Much Better They Would Be If the Lead Role Was Played by Nicolas Cage – The Hard Times
Watch Out for the USPS Delivery Scam: Here’s How It Works – Shield and Fortify
18 Photos That Will Remind You That Life Is Beautiful – Ned Hardy
Han Kang wins the Nobel Prize for literature. She’s the first South Korean to do so – AP News
This should be required reading for every parent out there. It will give you a lot of insight into what’s going on in your kids’ heads and how to connect with them – Amazon
‘Set up for failure’: What lies ahead for Bronny James and the Los Angeles Lakers – ESPN
A Brilliant MIT Professor Shared 10 Simple Rules That Will Teach You How to Give a Great Speech – INC
6 Uphill Hiking Tips to Prevent Your Legs From Turning Into Jelly – Popular Science
10 Best Ways To Make Your Wife Feel Beautiful – Knowledge For Men
This Is What School Lunches Look Like Around The World – Ned Hardy
7 Lies Men Need to Stop Telling Themselves – Linkiest
These California and Colorado ballot measures are terrifying the meat industry – VOX
Psychedelic Mushrooms Are Getting Much, Much Stronger – Wired
Mapped: Global Real Estate Bubble Risk in 2024 – Visual Capitalist
Tesla Day Trader Loses Entire $306M Fortune, Sues Canadian Bank For ‘Misleading’ Financial Advice – IB Times
The Dumping Grounds
Lets Take a Stroll Through the Art Musuem
Karl Huhn – An Old Warrior of the Time of the Huguenots (1870)
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“My husband throws tantrums when stressed.”
My husband struggles to manage his emotions when work and life overwhelm him, which wouldn’t be so bad if it didn’t affect our household. When he gets to a breaking point, he starts hurling accusations and objects—not at me, but it’s still scary.
He’s broken phones, cracked furniture, and punched holes in the walls. It used to terrify me, now it just frustrates me. It frightens our dog, who always hides next to me, and we have a 7-month-old daughter. I don’t want her to ever see him like this. I’m not worried about our physical safety, but the emotional toll is heavy.
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“I don’t want to marry my girlfriend”
I have been with my girlfriend for almost 3 years now and I love her a lot, but I don’t think I can see us getting married. I would love to get married but I just don’t think she’s the one.
We have lots of good times but we also argue a lot. We have different core values which doesn’t help cause I feel like I can never voice my public opinion to her. I also like to have a life of my own sometimes, but it feels like she always has to be next to me.
From Victim to Victor: How to Take Back Control of Your Life
Life is hard. There’s no sugarcoating that. Sometimes, it feels like the world has stacked the deck against you—unfair bosses, toxic relationships, health problems, financial struggles, and all the random garbage life throws your way. It’s easy to feel like a victim in the middle of all that chaos. Heck, sometimes you are a victim. People wrong you. Systems fail you. Life can be unfair.
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Linkage
How to Spot the Red Flags of a Job Offer Scam – Shield and Fortify
Why Are American Foods Full of Additives? The Shocking Differences with U.K. Products – Ned Hardy
Lynx, tiger and tadpoles, oh my: See the Wildlife Photographer of the Year winners – NPR
An absolute must read book for trauma survivors. Will definitely help with the healing process and move forward with life – Amazon
Man denies being mysterious inventor of Bitcoin – BBC
Sandra Bullock Reunites With Keanu Reeves at ‘Speed’ Anniversary Screening – Hollywood Reporter
U.S. Weighs Forcing Google to Break Off Parts of the Company – NY Times
How to Delete Your 23andme Data Amid the Company’s Turmoil – Life Hacker
The Most Exciting Places to Visit in Asia Right Now – Afar
Trivia Question of the Day – Ned Hardy
Amazon Dreams of AI Agents That Do the Shopping for You – Wired
This Archaeological Site Is Rewriting Our Entire Understanding Of Human History – Weird History
’90s kid shares the 10 lies that everyone’s parent told them – Upworthy