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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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45 Tips — That You Haven’t Heard a Million Times Before — to Improve Your Sleep – Art of Manliness

10 Dishes That Will Help You Understand Laotian Cuisine Better – Ned Hardy

These computer speakers are definitely better than the on your computer and are less than twenty bucks – Amazon

Musk’s baby machine: Inside his mission to spike the birth rate – Axios

2025 Porsche 911 GT3 Is the Fastest Manual Production Car Ever Around the Nurburgring – The Drive

In Space, No One Can Hear You Girlboss – Pitchfork

Michelle Trachtenberg died of complications from diabetes, medical examiner says – NBC

What everyone gets wrong about motivation – Brent Huras

19 Fascinating Movie Details You Probably Didn’t Notice Before – Ned Hardy

This is one of the best clothes steamer out there—powerful, fast-heating, and perfect for getting wrinkle-free results in minutes – Amazon

We try to predict the price and quality of a bottle of wine based on the animal on the label – The Pudding

Ranked: Best Places to Work in America in 2025 – Visual Capitalist

How to Show Someone You’re Listening – Greater Good

Is it finally safe to ditch your phone case? I put it to the test – BBC

The salary you need to be considered middle class in every U.S. state – NBC

20 Nostalgic Pictures That Will Take You On A Trip Down Memory Lane – Linkiest

Life Advice

When They’re Still Friends with Their Ex: What That Might Be Telling You

Let me be clear right out of the gate: being friends with an ex isn’t inherently wrong. Life is complicated. People grow. Some relationships end amicably. Some co-parent. Some work together. Some share friend groups. I get it.

But if you’re dating someone who’s still friends with their ex—and I mean actual friends, not just polite at mutual events—it’s worth pausing and asking a simple question:

“Why?”

Read the rest: When They’re Still Friends with Their Ex: What That Might Be Telling You
Life Advice

What is Sunk Cost Analysis?

Sunk cost analysis

Sunk Cost Analysisis a way of making decisions that ignores any costs that have already been incurred and cannot be recovered. These costs are known as “sunk costs.”

The key principle of sunk cost analysis is that only future costs and benefits should be considered in a decision, not past expenditures, since the latter cannot be changed and should not influence the rational assessment of a viable option.

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Life Advice

Challenging Yourself is the Only Way Forward

Look, I’m not going to sugarcoat this. If you want to make any real progress in your life, in your career, in your relationships – you’re going to have to do some seriously uncomfortable shit. There’s no way around it.

For too long, you’ve probably been tiptoeing through life, desperately trying to avoid anything that makes you remotely uncomfortable. You stay in your cozy little bubble, never venturing outside of it, never truly challenging yourself. And where has that gotten you? Nowhere fast, I’d bet.

Read the rest: Challenging Yourself is the Only Way Forward
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When Can You Legally Shoot Someone on Your Property? – Life Hacker

5 Questions From History, Answered – Ned Hardy

This is a great supplement for your dog if they are experiencing an upset stomach, loose stools or any other digestive issues – Amazon

Here’s how to retrain your brain to crave movement more than screen time – NPR

The controversial anti-poverty solution coming to public schools – VOX

20 Funny Images Showing How Differently Men and Women Act – Linkiest

Suspected 4chan Hack Could Expose Longtime, Anonymous Admins – Wired

When Do Viewers Get Hooked on a TV Show? A Statistical Analysis – Stat Significant

30 Memes To Help You Understand People Who Suffer From OCD Better – Ned Hardy

Great everyday chef knife that will last a lifetime with the right care. It is very light and nimble, has superb sharpness and holds its edge well – Amazon

How to Distinguish Between Wants and Needs – Becoming Minimalist

The World’s Top Media Franchises by All-Time Revenue – Visual Capitalist

The Key to a Good Life? Lose Yourself in Something – The Growth Equation

How To Raise A Polite Kid, But Not A Brown-Nosing Suck-Up – Fatherly

20 Ways to Teach Kids How to Save Money Responsibly at Any Age – Money Crasher

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These 16 Dads Didn’t Want a Pet… Until They Found Their New Best Friend – Ned Hardy

If you are a drip coffee person, this thing will produce the best tasting coffee for you and will last forever – Amazon

How a Secretive Gambler Called ‘The Joker’ Took Down the Texas Lottery – WSJ

The Ultimate Rich Kids Were the Children of Famous Explorers – Atlas Obscura

New airport rules will get rid of boarding passes and check-in – The Times

The biggest trial in Meta’s history starts Monday. Here’s what to know – NPR

This tiny screw is powering the humanoid robot revolution – Fast Co

30 Photos That Feel Like a Warm Hug From the Past – Ned Hardy

This is a pocket-sized lifesaver that instantly erases surprise stains so they don’t set and ruin your clothes later – Amazon

What’s the Worst That Will Happen If You File Your Taxes Late (or Not at All)? – Life Hacker

The Best Ages for Kids to Learn to Read, Speak New Languages, and Other Skills – Popular Science

My Life Cleanse: One Month Inside L.A.’s Cult of Betterness – GQ

The Life of a Private Chef to Pro Athletes – Pop Sugar

The 10 Most Genocidal Leaders in World History – Linkiest

Restaurant owner accuses customers of refusing to pay bill in front of entire restaurant.. only to realize he was wrong and still not apologize – Reddit