Alright, look. I’m about to drop some Negative Self-Help wisdom on you, so listen up.
There are no more zero days. Period.
Life Doesn’t Give Us Purpose, We Create It
Today, let’s tackle a topic that often keeps us awake at night—finding our purpose. And let me be clear: this isn’t about stumbling upon some hidden secret that’s going to make everything click into place. It’s about facing life’s relentless questions head-on.
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Linkage
24 Fascinating Documents Collected From History – Ned Hardy
How 2014 Changed the Internet Forever – The Ringer
Soft close toilet seats are seriously one of the cheapest, easiest and most satisfying home improvement upgrade you can make – Amazon
This Trick Will Help You Build Healthier Habits, Zero Effort Required – Hum Nutrition
Why so many men in the US have stopped working – Business Insider
Long Lost Song Hunted By Thousands Found in 80s Porno – 404 Media
Clearly defining your boundaries is as close to a cure for relationship problems as I’ve ever come across – Mark Manson
McDonald’s Seeks to Make Menu More Affordable for Inflation-Weary Consumers – WSJ
‘Outbreak’ of opioid overdoses in Austin, Texas, linked to 8 deaths and over 50 emergency calls – DNYUZ
Salman Rushdie has conversation with AI version of his attacker – Yahoo
NPR poll: Democrats fear fascism, and Republicans worry about a lack of values – NPR
Photo of the Day – Ned Hardy
Give this book a try if you have unresolved issues from childhood that you carry to this day, especially with your parents – Amazon
The Most Gruesome Instruments of Pain and Punishment Used Throughout History – Malorie’s Adventure
J&J agrees to pay $6.5B in ovarian cancer cases – Axios
10 Films Where the Protagonist Is Trapped in Purgatory – Listverse
How to Set Up and Use Security Keys for Your Apple ID on an iPhone – Make Use Of
Do Not Put Your Kid on an Electric Bike – Wired
How scammers use psychology to create some of the most convincing internet cons – and what to watch out for – The Conversation
The Dumping Grounds
Porn: The Supranormal Stimulus Hijacking Your Brain
So here’s the deal: our brains are wired to seek out rewards, especially powerful ones like sex. Back in the day, this helped motivate our caveman ancestors to get it on and pass on their genes. But fast forward to today, and we’ve got access to a sexual reward our brains never evolved to handle: a never-ending supply of intensely arousing porn at our fingertips 24/7.
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Poll of the Day
Locus of Control: The Surprising Factor Shaping Your Drive and Determination
Okay, so you’ve set your goals and you’re all amped up to crush them. At first, you’re on fire, making big moves and feeling unstoppable. But as time goes on, that initial surge of motivation starts to wane. Suddenly, procrastinating and making excuses seems a whole lot easier than putting in the work. Believe me, I’ve been in that slump more times than I care to admit.
But there’s a powerful concept that can help you push through those motivation dips and stay on track for the long haul. It’s called the Locus Rule, and it’s all about understanding how your beliefs about control shape your drive and determination.
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Why We Need to Stop Seeking External Validation
So you know that feeling when you post something on social media and you’re constantly checking how many likes or comments it gets? Or when you do something you think is awesome but no one else seems to notice or care?
Yeah, I’ve been there. In fact, if I’m being real with you, I’m still there a lot of the time. Craving that external validation, feeling like what I’m doing doesn’t really matter unless other people acknowledge it.
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Linkage
The Field Guide to Modern NBA Point Guards – The Ringer
16 Fascinating Photos You Must See – Ned Hardy
The Latest Online Culture War Is Humans vs. Algorithms – Wired
If you are trying to lose weight, get a food scale. Using a food scale put into perspective how much food you are realling eating. As soon as you understand how much stuff is calorie-wise, the weight will start to fall off – Amazon
Even as He Faces Prison Time, Binance’s Founder Plans a Comeback – NY Times
How to make conversations with aging parents a little less awkward – CBC
Dude wrecks $3.5 Million McLaren after trying to show off – Street People
New York’s Rich Get Creative to Flee State Taxes. Auditors Are On to Them – Bloomberg
Mammograms should start at age 40, new guidelines recommend – NPR
Trivia Question of the Day – Ned Hardy
A sleek, sturdy and adjustable cellphone stand to keep you phone at a proper viewing angle on your desk – Amazon
After decades of inaction, states are finally stepping up on housing – VOX
ByteDance Says It Won’t Sell U.S. TikTok – WSJ
7 Behaviors That Make You Look Creepy (According to 8,000 Women) – Wing Girl Method
How to Comfort the Grieving Without Saying “Sorry for Your Loss” – Tiny Buddha
Five farmers rally to save ‘world’s loneliest sheep’ who spent 2 years stranded by herself – Upworthy
The 50 Best Bars in North America – Bon Appetit
Lucid Air Sapphire Beats The Piss Out Of Tesla Model S Plaid In Drag Race – Jalopnik
How to Answer “Why Do You Want to Work Here?” During an Interview – Ladders
