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Author: Theodore Lee

Theodore Lee is the editor of Caveman Circus. He strives for self-improvement in all areas of his life, except his candy consumption, where he remains a champion gummy worm enthusiast. When not writing about mindfulness or living in integrity,  you can find him hiding giant bags of sour patch kids under the bed.
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The 40 Best TV Finales of the 21st Century, Ranked – The Ringer

15 Graphs That Will Help You Make Sense of the World – Ned Hardy

If you’re learning how to cook, this book will teach you the fundamental principles behind every great dish, so you can cook with confidence and creativity instead of just following recipes – Amazon

What makes an album the greatest of all time? – The Pudding

The Advice Therapists Give Couples Who Are Constantly Fighting – Fatherly

My Simple Habit for Smarter Book Reading – Scott Young

Inside Brembo’s brake factory, where technology is making better brakes – ARS Technica

Let’s Take A Stroll Through The Art Museum – Ned Hardy

For running and hiking, these laces are game changers. They eliminate the need to tie your shoes and they provide a consistent, snug fit throughout your workout – Amazon

10 Questions To Push Your Minimalism Further – Becoming Minimalist

7 Amazing Animals That Went Extinct in the Last 200 Years – Linkiest

10 Daily Habits that Often Waste 90 Percent of Our Time – Marc and Angel

10 Classic Commercials Every Kid in the ’90s Remembers – Listverse

How to Keep your Mind Open without Becoming an Idiot – Brent Huras

Advice Column

“I only feel a spark with emotionally unavailable people.”

I’ve been dating for two years, but only a handful of guys, and I’ve taken breaks in between. I’ve noticed a pattern: I’m drawn to emotionally unavailable men, addicted to the highs and lows—the waiting for a text, the rush when it comes, and the anxiety when they go cold. I try to prove my worth to them, but when it doesn’t work out, my self-esteem crashes. I always let them back into my life, too.

Read the rest: “I only feel a spark with emotionally unavailable people.”
Life Advice

Financial Freedom Requires Sacrifice

Everybody wants financial freedom. The problem is, almost nobody wants to pay for it.

It’s easy to look at people who retire early, travel the world, or live life on their terms and think, “They’re just lucky” or “Must be nice.” What most people never see? The trade-offs, the trade-downs, and the trade-offs again. Financial freedom is not a reward handed out for good behavior or a lucky break. It’s the result of a hundred small sacrifices made over years.

Read the rest: Financial Freedom Requires Sacrifice
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18 Fascinating Photos Collected From History – Ned Hardy

Many air-fryer aficionados agree that this is the best air-fryer out there right now – Amazon

10 Reasons Kids Misbehave and How to Support Them – Parents

Passengers at U.S. airports no longer have to remove shoes during regular TSA checks – AP News

Measles Cases Hit Record High, 25 Years After U.S. Eliminated the Disease – NY Times

A Syrian Death Factory Gives Up Its Secrets – WSJ

“I Love You. Send Bitcoin.” Inside the Billion-Dollar Celebrity Impersonation Scam – The Hollywood Reporter

28 Pictures Guaranteed to Give You a Hit of Nostalgia – Ned Hardy

This helps speed up recovery by using deep percussive massage to reduce muscle soreness, improve circulation, and release tension more effectively than stretching alone – Amazon

23 Photos Recalling The Silliest The 1980s Had To Offer – Ebaums

Nvidia hits $4 trillion market cap, first company to do so – CNBC

16 Ways People Find Purpose Around the World – Greater Good

One Question to Ask Before Any Purchase – Becoming Minimialist

The secret alphabet actors use that lets you pronounce any word in any language or accent – Upworthy

Life Experiences

14 High Net Worth Individuals Reveal Their Financial Home Runs

1. This is probably a strange answer, but joining the military.

I was able to mature and save up a small nest egg, get access to the Post 9/11 GI bill, and some combat wounds were 100% worth it for the disability check and healthcare lol

That let me go to to college and a great law school with no debt, and led me to where I am today.

Plus, I wouldn’t trade the experiences for anything. Home run.

Read the rest: 14 High Net Worth Individuals Reveal Their Financial Home Runs
Life Experiences

The Unspoken Reality of Life with a Micropenis

I’m 31 years old, and I have what’s medically defined as a severe micropenis. Even when I’m fully erect, it’s just over an inch—barely enough to even qualify for the term. This isn’t something I developed later or some result of lifestyle or health. It’s how I was born—a random quirk in the way my body responded to hormones in the womb. I’m otherwise completely healthy, normal XY chromosomes, and normal testosterone. It’s what doctors call “isolated,” because I don’t have any other syndrome or intersex condition attached.

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Life Advice

“The Market Just Hit a Record High!” Why That Headline Shouldn’t Stop You from Investing

If you’re even vaguely interested in money, you’ve seen the headlines:

“DOW CLOSES AT ALL-TIME HIGH!”

“S&P 500 HITS ANOTHER RECORD!”

“NASDAQ SOARS TO NEW HEIGHTS!”

They’re designed to grab your attention—and, if you’re like most people, to make you wonder if now is the worst possible time to invest. “Wait, isn’t it dangerous to buy at the top? What if it all comes crashing down tomorrow?”

Read the rest: “The Market Just Hit a Record High!” Why That Headline Shouldn’t Stop You from Investing