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Here’s the thing about Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs): they’re not actually about improving performance. That’s just the branding, like how fast-food joints slap the word “fresh” on their menus as if the lettuce wasn’t harvested six months ago in a country you’ve never heard of. The PIP is less a rehabilitation program and more a corporate euthanasia protocol, designed to make your inevitable termination feel like something you had control over.
You know the feeling. You text a friend, “We should catch up soon!” They respond, “Yes, definitely!” And then … nothing. Three months pass. Suddenly, it’s a year later, and your main method of communication is liking each other’s Instagram posts.
Hanging out with friends as an adult is hard. Between work, family obligations, and the sheer exhaustion of pretending to have it all together, social plans tend to fall into the “we should” bucket instead of the “we did” bucket.
The World’s Smallest Tactical Nuke: The W54, a Bomb That Could Fit in A Man-Portable Carry Case – Rare Historical Photos
A Few Photos To Scratch That Nostalgic Itch – Ned Hardy
These things are so damn handy when it comes to cooking – Amazon
I Dated Multiple AI Partners at Once. It Got Real Weird – Wired
Ye Advertised Website Selling T-Shirts With Swastikas in Super Bowl Commercial – NY Times
Decrypting the Symbolism in Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show – Hollywood Reporter
Everyone Is Sick Of Dating Apps — So They’re Turning To ‘Friendship Apps’ – Insider
Tesla turns to Texas to test its autonomous “Cybercab” – ARS Technica
Pictures and Videos of the Day – Ned Hardy
Super useful gadget when you are flying and want to watch stuff on your phone – Amazon
Man who lost $760million Bitcoin fortune might buy dump so he can search for hard drive – Irish Star
Tuna Recall Hits Costco, Trader Joe’s, and More Over Botulism Risk – Eat This
Exclusive: OpenAI is not for sale, CEO Sam Altman says – Axios
Seven Barriers to Building More Meaningful Connections – Greater Good
What’s your opinion on “The War On Drugs”?
No different than a war on pedophiles or war on murderers or any other serious crime. Did you lose the war because there’s still pedophiles? No, it’s a war that will never end. And I’m okay with that.
Do we defund all the police because crime still exists?
1. No particular straw and I wouldn’t say “swore it off”. But a long time of bad experiences and rejection/failure (and subsequently reflecting on the pain that it caused me) just slowly but steadily made me arrive at the point where I’ve given up and have stopprd caring altogether.
I would probably compare it to an aspring musician who eventually came to the realization that he was never going to make it big, so he just moved on with his life and got a “normal” job.
We’ve all been there—lying awake at night, staring at the ceiling, replaying conversations, anticipating disasters, and crafting solutions to problems that don’t yet exist. Worrying feels productive in the moment, but deep down, we know the truth: some things are simply beyond our control.
So why do we do it? Why do our brains latch onto uncertainties like a dog with a bone, gnawing away at every possible outcome? And, more importantly, how do we let go?
We spend so much time focusing on what we haven’t done, where we want to be, or what we could be doing better. But how often do we take a step back and appreciate how far we’ve come? Being kind to yourself isn’t about ignoring growth—it’s about recognizing that growth happens best when you treat yourself with the same patience and care that you would offer a friend.
Here are a few simple ways to practice self-kindness and shift your inner dialogue toward appreciation rather than self-criticism.
10 Best Ways To Make Your Wife Feel Beautiful – Knowledge For Men
40 Moments of Parental Love People Will Never Forget – Ned Hardy
How to Talk to Older People About Scams – Shield and Fortify
HUGE space-saver. It includes the following: Mixing bowl, colander, sieve, measuring spoons all with markings and a big mixing bowl all in one set. Perfect! – Amazon
Elon Musk-Led Group Makes $97.4 Billion Bid for Control of OpenAI – WSJ
Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Was a Master Class in Ass-Whooping – The Ringer
Here Are The 4 Simple Introspection Steps That Will Boost Self Awareness – Nir and Far
AI Will Save Dating Apps. Or Maybe Finally Kill Them – Wired
17 People Reveal The Things About Their Friends That Keeps Them Perpetually Single – Ned Hardy
Trump, Putin, Xi and the new age of empire – FT
These are perfect for keeping your extension cords and hoses neatly coiled. They’re weatherproof, super strong (each one can hold up to 50 pounds), and have rust-resistant steel grommets, so they work great indoors or outdoors – Amazon
Look Before You Leap: Questions to Ask to Avoid Falling in Love With the Wrong Person – The Art of Manliness
OpenAI’s secret weapon against Nvidia dependence takes shape – ARS Technica
The Five Worst Reasons to Buy a House – Life Hacker
Owning a McDonald’s Franchise: Purchase Cost vs. Annual Profit – My Money Blog
Psychologist shares the 5 ‘core’ memories your child will cherish from their childhood – Upworthy
