Reading This Has Helped Me Embrace the Natural Cycle of Life and Loss with My Pets
I have an old dog in kidney failure too. Haven’t told her yet, she just keeps being happy.
I’m old too, and I’ve had animals my whole life, mostly cats and dogs in various multiples. Do the math and you can see I’ve been here before.
The way I reconcile it is pretty straightforward, and well in line with the overall Stoic approach to things. It always begins the same way- see things plainly for what they are, understand the natures of the things involved, and respond reasonably and virtuously to the reality around us.
5 Things Veterinarians Wished You Knew Before Euthanizing Your Pet
by Kelsey Beth Carpenter
Euthanasia. The word itself makes all our stomachs drop. It is a gift to pets and a curse to owners – having the power to decide is something we are not comfortable with. However, when going through the euthanasia process with your own pets, you are in a position to make numerous decisions that can change the course of the overall process. As a Veterinary Technician, I witness euthanasias on a daily basis. Let me share from personal experience the 5 things I wish every pet owner knew.
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How Much Can You Know About Yourself If You’ve Never Been in a Fight?
In our sanitized, safe, padded modern world, most of us go through life without ever throwing a punch or taking one to the face. We avoid conflict, physical or otherwise, and pride ourselves on staying out of the fray.
But let me ask you something…
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Pain and Discomfort Are the Gatekeepers of Success
Most of us spend our entire lives doing everything in our power to avoid pain and discomfort at all costs. We tiptoe through life, praying to whatever gods may be that we don’t have to face hardship, challenge, or god forbid, failure.
But here’s the thing…
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Watch Iconic Artists at Work: Rare Videos of Picasso, Matisse, Kandinsky, Renoir, Monet, Pollock & More – Open Culture
27 Crazy Things Car Mechanics Had To Deal With – Ned Hardy
Super underrated kitchen tool…Great at scooping and scraping. Whacking a block of cheese or butter in half. Crushing garlic cloves. Cracking peppercorns. Dividing dough – Amazon
A National Security Insider Does the Math on the Dangers of AI – Wired
The Art of Patience: How Delayed Gratification Builds Wealth – Darius Foroux
How recommendation algorithms shape everything we interact with online – Quartz
Disney Bets $60B Its Parks Will Power the Future – Hollywood Reporter
Here’s where the world’s top 0.001% are putting their money, according to wealth experts – CNBC
The Countries That Have Become Sadder Since 2010 – Visual Capitalist
Why high prices have failed to curb America’s appetite for shopping – Business Insider
Americans Now Think They’ll Need a Record $1.46 Million to Retire Comfortably – Money
There Are Some Things You Just Can’t Argue With – Ned Hardy
Lifting with chalk is a completely different experience than without. Nothing like your grip being perfect when the weights get heavy. Makes a huge difference in deadlifts and overhead presses – Amazon
Windows 11 Start menu ads are now rolling out to everyone – The Verge
DOT cracks down on airline ‘junk fees’ with stronger passenger protections – NPR
Doomsday Bunker Community Of Nearly 600 Units Is Selling Residences For Under $70K – Bored Panda
Inside a Modern Murder-for-Hire in NYC: Bitcoin, Telegram, and Instagram. All were involved in a recent murder-for-hire and extortion plot in New York City – 404 Media
Hackers are using developing countries for ransomware practice – ARS Technica
‘TikTok ban’ gets signed into law — here’s what happens next – DNYUZ
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The Importance of Delayed Gratification in Building Wealth
Alright, let’s talk about one of the most crucial concepts when it comes to building serious wealth: delayed gratification.
Now, I know what you might be thinking. “I want everything, and I want it immediately!” Believe me, I completely understand. In our world where everything from coffee to messaging to Netflix is available at the push of a button, instant gratification is the norm. However, when it comes to managing your finances, success lies in playing the long game.
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The Day You Stop Learning Is the Day You Start Dying
The day you stop learning is the day you start dying. Period.
In a rapidly changing world, you have two choices: adapt or risk being left behind.
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