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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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Inside the Passport Bro Phenomenon: Why American Men Are Looking For Love Abroad – Ned Hardy

The Innocent Text That Could Cost You Everything: How Pig Butchering Scams Start – Shield and Fortify

This should be required reading for all married couples and people looking to get married – Amazon

What to know about the wildfires spreading through Southern California – NPR

US sues six of the biggest landlords over “algorithmic pricing schemes” – ARS Technica

Musk Vaulted to the Top of a Popular Videogame. Everyone’s Asking Where He Found the Time – WSJ

The Japanese Skill Copied by the World – BBC

A Few Photos To Scratch That Nostalgic Itch – Ned Hardy

I highly recommend this game for parties and get togethers. Really challenges your creative thinking and is a ton of fun – Amazon

James Mangold’s ‘Star Wars’ Movie Is Set 25,000 Years Before ‘Phantom Menace’ So That It’s Not ‘Handcuffed by Lore’ – Variety

Is There a Better Way to Have an Argument? – Greater Good

How to Stay Pain-Free During Marathon Training – Runners World

A Simple, Satisfying Reimagining of the N/A Cocktail – Punch Drink

The Real Cost of Living Through a Screen: Breaking Free from Social Media Addiction – Tiny Buddha

Life Experiences

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

Read the rest: 15 People Who Achieved FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) Reveal If They Are Happier Now
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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

Life Advice

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.

Read the rest: No One Is as Impressed With Your Possessions as You Are
Life Advice

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.

Read the rest: Letting Go of What Could Have Been to Embrace 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