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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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The 7 Habits of Successful People

habits of successful people

Success is not a matter of chance or luck. It is the result of consistent, deliberate habits that individuals cultivate over time. While every successful person’s journey is unique, there are certain key habits that many of them share.

These habits span across various aspects of life, from setting goals and managing time to continuous learning and building resilience. By understanding and incorporating these habits into one’s own life, anyone can dramatically increase their chances of achieving their goals and realizing their full potential.

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Feeling Heard, Understood, Valued: The Heartbeat of Romantic Relationships

One of the most profound human needs is the desire to feel heard, understood, and valued by the people we love. In a romantic relationship, this need is amplified. We long to know that our partner sees us, gets us, and cherishes us for who we are. When this need is met, it lays the groundwork for deep intimacy, trust, and connection. And the key to meeting this need? You guessed it: healthy communication.

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5 Signs You’re Dealing With an Emotionally Immature Person

Emotionally Immature

Have you ever interacted with someone and felt like you were talking to a child trapped in an adult’s body? Like no matter how old they were, they just didn’t seem to have the emotional intelligence and maturity to handle life’s challenges? Maybe it was a friend, a co-worker, or heaven forbid – a romantic partner.

Dealing with emotionally stunted people is an exhausting and baffling experience. Their behaviors and reactions seem irrational and misaligned with their chronological age. You’re left wondering how they made it this far in life without developing the bare minimum of self-awareness and interpersonal skills.

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3 Terrible Reasons to Get Married (And 4 Really Good Ones) – Mark Manson

Lets Take A Stroll Through The Art Museum – Ned Hardy

I Stopped Taking My Phone into the Bathroom for a Month: It seemed impossible, till it wasn’t — and I’m a whole new man – Mel Magazine

Ladies and gents…. I’d like to introduce to you the best $50 bucks you will ever spend on a cleaning tool – Amazon

Do Digestive Enzyme Supplements Actually Work? – Hum Nutrition

The demise of Red Lobster is a perfect case study in how to kill a business – Business Insider

How to Fall in Love With Boredom and Unlock Your Mental Toughness – James Clear

An Age-By-Age Guide to Helping Kids Build Executive Function – Life Hacker

The Tenacious Quest to Find the World’s Best Rice – Taste

Every Street Fighter Game Ranked From Worst to Best – Den of Geek

The Advice Therapists Give Couples Who Are Constantly Fighting – Fatherly

To have better disagreements, change your words – here are 4 ways to make your counterpart feel heard and keep the conversation going – The Conversation

Trivia Question of the Day – Ned Hardy

This thing works wonders on Swamp Crotch– It gives you a nice, fresh feeling, with a slight cooling sensation and above all, your boys will not stick to anything – Amazon

Guards With Pistols Try To Protect From Determined Attackers With Rifles – Active Self Protection

Dave & Buster’s to allow customers to bet on arcade games – CNBC

8 Things Parents Should Teach Their Kids to Protect Them From Abduction – Bright Side

If You Literally Never Cook, Start Here – Eater

8 Relationship Dealbreakers You Should Not Tolerate as a Man – Knowledge For Men

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“Caught in lifestyle creep, how to get out?”

Lifestyle Creep

First of all, I completely understand that my problems are first world problems and I’m VERY lucky to be where I’m at financially. Even so, I have very poor money management skills and could really use some advice. Its embarrassing. Thanks in advance for the help.

Me: 37, gross $13k-$15k/mo, 25% w2, 75% self employed. Main monthly expenses are rent: $1300 Child support: $800 Car: $350, along with regular utilities, subscriptions etc. Credit score: terrible. I’ve run the numbers and there is absolutely no good reason for me to essentially be living paycheck to paycheck and having around $5k of debt killing my credit score. I have a small 401k and about $1k in a savings account, but that’s it. Yes, self employment taxes shaves off a fair amount each month, but I’m lucky enough to get health insurance through my W2 job that helps balance things.

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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