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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.
How Childhood Scripts Turn You Into a People-Pleaser And How to Rewrite Them
Do you ever find yourself saying “yes” when you want to say “no”? Or going out of your way to avoid conflict, even if it means ignoring your own needs? If so, you might be caught in the people-pleasing trap—a pattern that often has its roots in childhood.
Understanding where people-pleasing comes from is the first step toward breaking free. And spoiler: it’s not about being overly nice. It’s about survival strategies you learned early in life, strategies that are now sabotaging your happiness and relationships.
Linkage
How a Fake Brad Pitt Conned a Woman Out of $850,000 – Shield and Fortify
A Few Photos To Scratch That Nostalgic Itch – Ned Hardy
If you want Popeye sized forearms, these things increase the diameter of workout equipment and force your arms to work much harder than usual. – Amazon
I’ve worked with over 1,000 kids—the ones with high emotional intelligence use these 6 phrases – CNBC
Japan’s elderly are lonely and struggling. Some women choose to go to jail instead – CNN
We Interviewed LA Crust Punk Legend, That Dumpster Witch From Mulholland Drive – The Hard Times
How to get out of debt (without gimmicks or games) – Get Rich Slowly
How MySpace’s Top 8 Weaponized Friendship – Ned Hardy
This is the best car drying towel out there…A waffle-weave microfiber is the best material to dry your car with. Amazing how much water they can hold while providing a streak-free finish – Amazon
What Are the Greatest Sequels of All Time? A Statistical Analysis – Stat Significant
This Woman Abandoned Bioengineering for a $1 Million OnlyFans Career – Insider
How to Sabotage Your Life in 5 Easy Steps – Linkiest
How To Flirt With Your Wife Like You’re Still Dating – Fatherly
How companies use dark patterns to keep you subscribed – The Pudding
The Dumping Grounds
Poll of the Day
Loading ...In Order to Get Something You Never Had, You Have to Do Something You’ve Never Done
We all have something we want but don’t have yet. Maybe it’s a better job, a stronger relationship, a healthier body, or just a little peace of mind. And we tell ourselves, If I just keep doing what I’m doing, eventually, I’ll get there. But here’s the truth no one likes to say out loud: what got you here won’t get you there.
Linkage
5 Historic Photos That Speak Volumes – Ned Hardy
A Kindle is worth it folks! The convenience and cost savings cannot be beaten! – Amazon
TikTok prepares to shut down app in US on Sunday, sources say – Reuters
The FTC Suing John Deere Is a Tipping Point for Right-to-Repair – Wired
35 Simple Health Tips Experts Swear By – NY Times
Nine Inch Nails Confirm 2025 World Tour, Delay Announcement Due to LA Fires – Consequence
Even Harvard M.B.A.s Are Struggling to Land Jobs – WSJ
How to Hide Yourself on Instagram, Facebook, X, and Other Social Media Platforms – Life Hacker
Lets Take a Stroll Through The Art Museum – Ned Hardy
This under-desk headphone mount helps keep your desk nice and tidy and helps prevent your headphones from getting scruffed – Amazon
The 25 best places to travel in 2025 – BBC
Camping Hacks: 51 Tips and Tricks for Your Next Camping Trip – Outdoor Life
Your brain is lying to you about the “good old days” – VOX
Are Greens Powders Actually Good for You? – Eater
What Those Spikes On Semi-Truck Wheels Actually Do – Jalopnik
The Dumping Grounds
Why You’re Burned Out (And How to Break Free)
There’s a conversation I keep having with people about burnout—friends, colleagues, even strangers on the internet. It goes something like this:
“I feel stuck. Work is draining me, and I don’t have any energy left at the end of the day.”
I nod, empathize, and then ask, “What do you do outside of work?”
The Most Important Financial Decision You’ll Ever Make
When most people think about their biggest financial decision, they picture buying a house, investing in the stock market, or choosing the right career path. But the truth is, none of those choices will impact your financial future as profoundly as the person you choose to marry.