15 People Who Achieved FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) Reveal If They Are Happier Now
1. YES…Free time gets used in different ways… Staying mentally fit: currently studying at university part time, learning a language, learning an instrument. Also trying to improve my illustration and photography skills.
Staying physically fit: mountain biking, bouldering, running and trying to sea swim. Helping others: do pro-bono work for NGOs in sectors of interest (40+ days in 2023).
Helping child with some of their questions re uni study, supporting a family member with mental health issues. Helping self: Travel: we take a few big breaks (Iceland all this month). We live between two countries, so explore them a fair bit. Social: spend time with family & friends
Your Growth Is Hiding in the Conversations You’re Avoiding
Let’s be honest—nobody likes uncomfortable conversations. They’re awkward, they’re messy, and they force you to take a hard look at things you’d rather sweep under the rug. But here’s the thing: your ability to engage in these tough talks is directly tied to your growth as a conscious, self-aware human being.
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10 Breakthrough Technologies – Technology Review
There Are Some Things You Just Can’t Argue With – Ned Hardy
Why We Need to Stop Ridiculing Scam Victims and Start Showing Them Sympathy – Shield and Fortify
This is a great mouse for work and productivity. It’s comfy to use for hours on end, the dual scroll ability is great, the main scroll wheel is amazing – Amazon
Scientists Have Grown a Human Spine In a Lab – Popular Mechanics
This money bias is ‘the biggest barrier to building wealth,’ says financial psychologist – CNBC
Mapped: The Income Needed to Join the Top 1% in Every U.S. State – Visual Capitalist
New rules will ban medical debt from your credit report – NPR
Pictures and Videos of the Day – Ned Hardy
Professional barbers swear by these for trimming beards and facial hair. Wth proper care, it could possibly last your entire lifetime– Amazon
Doctor explains those annoying eye twitches we all get (and when to seek help for it) – Upworthy
Do Compliments Make You Cringe? Here’s Why – Ascend
10 Exciting Things Entering the Public Domain in 2025 – Listverse
Severance Season 2 Is Just as Awesome as You Were Hoping – Gizmodo
Nvidia unveils $3,000 desktop AI computer for home researchers – ARS Technica
How I Eliminated Negativity From My Life by Refusing to Check My Account Balance – The Hard Times
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No One Is as Impressed With Your Possessions as You Are
Here’s a hard truth: the car you drive, the house you own, the clothes you wear—they’re a much bigger deal to you than they are to anyone else. That shiny new toy you bought? Most people glance at it for a moment, nod, and then go back to thinking about themselves. Because, let’s be honest, everyone’s too busy worrying about their own lives to obsess over your possessions.
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Letting Go of What Could Have Been to Embrace What Is
Let’s start with this: life is messy. It’s unpredictable, heartbreaking, and downright unfair sometimes. But here’s the kicker—life is also stunningly beautiful, often in ways we never expect. The key to experiencing that beauty isn’t in getting everything right or chasing some perfect version of what should have been. It’s in letting go of the “should-haves” that weigh us down and embracing the messy, wild, and sometimes chaotic beauty of what is.
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10 Albums That Are Perfect From Beginning to End – Ned Hardy
How Adopting a Zero Trust Policy Can Keep You Safe from Scammers – Shield and Fortify
Pumice stones are hands-down the best tool for scrubbing away stubborn toilet bowl rings without damaging the porcelain—cheap, effective, and satisfying! – Amazon
The Greatest Picture Books Of All Time, According To Authors, Illustrators — And Parents – Fatherly
How drinking alcohol can affect your health – AP News
A Beginner’s Guide to Bushcraft – Outdoor Life
Before and After Lobotomy: Disturbing Pictures of Lives Changed Forever – Rare Historical Photos
Sam Altman says “we are now confident we know how to build AGI” – ARS Technica
The 10 Coolest Things We’ve Seen So Far at CES 2025 – Wired
Why Every TV Show You’ve Ever Loved Might Be Inside a Kid’s Snow Globe – Ned Hardy
One of the best shaving creams on the market. Never get cut or nicked when I use it – Amazon
A Healthy Social Life Goes Beyond Friends and Family – Greater Good
11 Bizarre Facts About The Pharaohs Of Ancient Egypt – Linkiest
How Uber and Lyft Are Gearing Up for the Robotaxi Revolution – WSJ
15 Movies Where Everybody Loses In The End – Ranker
The Must-Watch Movies Coming in 2025 – Den of Geek
This CAPTCHA Makes You Play ‘DOOM’ on Nightmare Difficulty – VICE
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The Impact of Overbearing Parenting on Children
It starts with love. Doesn’t it always? The mother who insists on holding her child’s hand through every math problem. The father who micromanages every soccer practice, shouting instructions from the sideline as if he’s coaching the World Cup. These parents are not villains. They’re the protagonists of their children’s lives, determined to do whatever it takes to smooth the path, eliminate obstacles, and guarantee success.
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