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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 100 BEST SPORTS MOMENTS of the Quarter Century – The Ringer

This Is What Life Looked Like In 1969 – Ned Hardy

One of the best products to make your car look new again – Amazon

What Went Wrong at Saudi Arabia’s Futuristic Metropolis in the Desert – WSJ

Ukraine says it is ready to accept 30-day ceasefire, as US says ‘ball now in Russia’s court’ – The Guardian

The 5 Worst Things About Having an Alcoholic in Your Life – Linkiest

Is wealth inequality leading to a class war? – VOX

Philippines ex-leader Duterte on plane to The Hague after arrest – BBC

22 Life Hacks That Got Us Through the 90s – Ned Hardy

This is the first multitool you should give to your son or daughter – Amazon

My Cheap Electric Go-Kart Is Better Than Ever—and Now You Can Build It Too – The Drive

Lamborghini just made a $5,000 stroller – Fast Co

The Worst 7 Years in Boeing’s History—and the Man Who Won’t Stop Fighting for Answers – Wired

Mapped: The Highest Marginal Income Tax Rate for Each U.S. State – Visual Capitalist

How to Get Dual Citizenship: Pros, Cons and Steps to Take – Kiplinger

Life Experiences

The Endless Feed: A Day Without Looking Up

I wake up and before I even move, before I even stretch, before I acknowledge the existence of the room around me, I reach for my phone. It’s not even a decision—it’s muscle memory, some primal, Pavlovian impulse. My hand, fumbling over the nightstand, finds the smooth, familiar shape, and there’s a brief flicker of anticipation before my thumb presses the button. The screen glows. The world opens.

I don’t check the time. I check notifications. The dopamine drip starts early: three texts, one missed call, a handful of emails, a notification that someone I don’t remember following posted a new photo of their overpriced meal at a restaurant I’ll never go to. I see it, I absorb it, I keep scrolling.

Read the rest: The Endless Feed: A Day Without Looking Up
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20 Unseen Celebrity Photos That Capture History in the Making – Ned Hardy

Another book I can’t recommend highly enough – I would recommend every man, even if you don’t think you’re a nice guy, reads this. You may be surprised at what you uncover – Amazon

The 5 Keys to Falling Asleep On Time Every Night – Scott Young

What It Really Takes to Be a Millionaire by 33 – The Cut

Inside America’s Fluoride Rebellion – WSJ

How North Carolina football landed a coaching legend in Bill Belichick – ESPN

I’m a psychologist who studies couples—if you say ‘yes’ to these 4 questions, your relationship is stronger than most – CNBC

How to Quit Caffeine without Becoming a Miserable Person – Bon Appetit

29 NEET Memes That Capture the Beautiful, Soul-Crushing Art of Doing Nothing – Ned Hardy

This kitchen trash can is so completely superior to any prior ones I’ve had – Amazon

The best shirtmakers in the world – Financial Times

Study: The ozone hole is healing, thanks to global reduction of CFCs – MIT News

50 Great Classic Novels Under 200 Pages – Lit Hub

7 Harsh Realities About The World Of Harry Potter – Linkiest

ICE Arrests Columbia Student Who Helped Lead Pro-Palestinian Protests – NPR

Life Advice

Why You Should Never Go to a Timeshare Meeting, Even If You Think You’re Just There for the Free Voucher

It always starts the same way. You’re in Vegas, or Orlando, or some vaguely tropical location that smells like coconut sunscreen and regret. Someone offers you a deal that sounds too good to be true because, well, it is. They say: “Sit through this quick timeshare presentation, and we’ll give you a free dinner, a show ticket, or—if they’re really desperate—a jet ski rental.” You think, Why not? You know you’re not going to buy a timeshare. You’re way too smart for that. You just want the freebie. What could go wrong?

Everything. Everything could go wrong.

Read the rest: Why You Should Never Go to a Timeshare Meeting, Even If You Think You’re Just There for the Free Voucher
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5 Historic Photos That Speak Volumes – Ned Hardy

Dryer balls reduce drying time, soften clothes naturally, are reusable, and avoid the chemicals found in dryer sheets, making them an eco-friendly and cost-effective alternative – Amazon

Putin Ready to Agree to Ukraine Truce With Conditions – Bloomberg

Sam Bankman-Fried Says He Hangs Out With Diddy Every Day – Intelligencer

How to Finally Stick With a Fitness Habit – Life Hacker

Why does Air Force One take so long to replace? It’s not just bureaucracy – Popular Science

7 Tricks to Lose Weight No One Ever Told You About – Linkiest

30 Memes That Sum Up Parenting Better Than Words Ever Could – Ned Hardy

This can cooler keeps your beer 20 times cooler than your standard neoprene sleeve, so you can nurse your beer all night long — and it’ll remain ice cold – Amazon

The One Essential Thing You Can Do to Get Heard – Psychology Today

Want to Live Longer, Healthier, and Happier? Then Cultivate Your Social Connections – Wired

The 17 Greatest Best Picture Title Defenses – The Ringer

32-Year-Old Red Bull Heir Buys Bernie Ecclestone’s Unreal F1 Car Collection – The Drive

A Visual Breakdown of Who Owns America’s Wealth – Visual Capitalist

Answers

What Exactly Does a CEO Do?

If you ask the average person what a CEO does, you’ll likely hear something about making big decisions, running meetings, or maybe—if they’re feeling cynical—just collecting a massive paycheck. But the reality is far more nuanced. The CEO, at their core, is the chief storyteller, the chief motivator, and the chief decision-maker of the company. They set the vision, ensure the organization is aligned, and ultimately bear the weight of responsibility when things go wrong.

Read the rest: What Exactly Does a CEO Do?
Life Advice

Why Time Flies as You Age—And How to Make It Slow Down

Have you ever looked up from your morning coffee, glanced at the calendar, and thought, “Wait, how is it already March?” As we age, time seems to accelerate, days blurring into weeks, months slipping past before we can fully grasp them. While children eagerly count the days until their next birthday, adults blink and find another year has passed. But why does this happen — and more importantly, can we slow it down?

Read the rest: Why Time Flies as You Age—And How to Make It Slow Down
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How the Crypto Exchange Bybit Lost $1.5 Billion to North Korean Hackers – NY Times

20 Incredible Behind-the-Scenes Photos from Film History – Ned Hardy

You’re not going to break a Ka-Bar. Beat the shit out of it, and don’t be surprised when you still have it 30 years from now. You can use it to dig, open cans, chop brush, pry things open, and so on – Amazon

1 Million Third-Party Android Devices Have a Secret Backdoor for Scammers – WIRED

Struggling to kick a bad financial habit? It could all stem from childhood, experts say – CBC

Do Christian Teens Really Have Butt Sex to Avoid Losing Their ‘Virginity’ – Mel Magazine

He Killed 140 Men in the Electric Chair. Then He Took His Own Life – Narratively

The Ultimate Guide to Meditation: How Sitting Down and Shutting Up Could Change Your Whole Life – Knowledge For Men

10 Of The Best Life Pro Tips You’re Probably Not Using (But Should Be) – Ned Hardy

You don’t realize how much time you waste in the kitchen using shitty, dull knives until you get a good quality one. This one is the best bang for your buck – Amazon

How to Find New Music You’ll Actually Like – Life Hacker

Cold Hard Truths About The Workplace I Learned The Hard Way – Darius Foroux

4 types of bosses, and how to work with each one – Fast Co

12 Ways to Make Sure Your Bags Don’t Get Lost When You Fly – Afar

I Used to Teach Students. Now I Catch ChatGPT Cheats – The Walrus