Theodore Lee

Children Learn From Our Examples, Not Our Words

November 13, 2023

As parents, we often find ourselves in the position of lecturers, doling out words of wisdom and advice to our children, hoping to guide them towards the right path. However, what we say often pales in comparison to what we do. Children are astute observers, and from a very young age, they begin to learn from our examples rather than our words. This phenomenon is rooted in the basic psychology of human behavior and the innate tendency of children to imitate their parents.

What is Hedge Fund Manger, Bill Ackman’s Plan To Solve The Retirement Crisis?

November 13, 2023

Bill Ackman

The retirement crisis is an ever-growing concern in economies with aging populations and underfunded pension systems. Bill Ackman, the influential hedge fund manager of Pershing Square Capital, has stepped into the spotlight with a radical proposal that promises to reshape the landscape of retirement planning.

Linkage

November 10, 2023

She Played Jennifer in Back to the Future. See Claudia Wells Now at 57 – Wanderer

10 things that made us smile this week – Upworthy

She Played ‘Sara’ in Adventures in Babysitting. See Maia Brewton Now at 47 – Ned Hardy

This Is, Hands Down, The Worst Parenting Style – Fatherly

Probably the best value belt there is. Very strong and durable, minimalist and sleek, more adjustable than a ratcheting belt – Amazon

If You Literally Never Cook, Start Here – Eater

Frat boy messes with Asian dude gets knocked out – Reddit

Warner Bros. Shelves John Cena’s ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Movie a Year After It Completed Filming – Hollywood Reporter

11 Lost Cities You Can Actually Visit – Afar

7 Horribly Awkward Moments That Should Never Happen to Anyone – Linkiest

She Played ‘Mercy’ in The Warriors. See Deborah Van Valkenburgh Now at 71 – Wanderer

Inside the billion-dollar meeting for the mega-rich who want to live forever – MIT

A People-Pleaser’s Guide to Reclaiming Your Life: 6 Ways to Say No – Tiny Buddha

I can’t recommend this Opsrey backpack enough for hiking. They are supremely built, have all the bells and whistles you could ask for and have a lifetime guarantee – Amazon

How does where you grow up impact your economic opportunity? – The Pudding

Meet a first-generation attorney with $347,000 in student debt who can’t land a job and says ‘there are a substantial number of people like me that are being forgotten’ – Insider

How Being Bullied Affects Your Adulthood – Slate

10 Ways to Get Your Life Back On Track After a Breakup – Knowledge For Men

10 Major Villains Whose Grand Plans Don’t Make Any Sense – Listverse

The Dumping Grounds

November 10, 2023

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What Happens When A Cowboy “Breaks” a Horse?

November 10, 2023

In a way its similar to training any other animal – training your dog to not pee/poop in the house, but to bark or wait patiently by the door to be let out into the yard.

Its an adjustment from their young colt/foal/pup/kitten carefree days of doing whatever to having to follow rules.

“Breaking” is a holdover term from when they’d rustle up wild horses, so the sudden adjustment to wearing a halter, bridle or saddle – let alone having someone ride on their back – was a rude and unwelcome development and they’d buck and generally have a huge tantrum.

Picture of the Day

November 10, 2023

black doll test

“The Doll Test”, which found that given a choice between Black dolls and white dolls, most Black children preferred to play with white dolls and was later cited as a factor in the Brown v. Board of Education decision

In the landscape of American history, the struggle for civil rights has been a persistent battle fought on many fronts. Among the arsenal for change, one of the most poignant and revealing weapons was not a piece of legislation or a violent protest; it was a simple psychological experiment involving children and two dolls. This was the Doll Test, a study that laid bare the insidious impact of systemic racism on young minds and became a cornerstone in the historic Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court case that desegregated American schools.

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Why My Kids Will Wrestle

November 10, 2023

(photo: @chris_chow)

1. Foundation sport. Wrestling is the perfect foundation for all other sports. Wrestling is balance, agility, hand –eye coordination, flexibility, positioning, strength, speed, explosiveness, footwork, hustle, mental focus, mental toughness, core strength,concentration, competition, and endurance. Wrestling will make our youth better at all other sports.

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November 9, 2023

The 50 Best Movie And TV Show Twists Of All Time – The Ringer

She Played ‘Ashley Banks’ on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. See Tatyana Ali Now at 44 – Wanderer

How Bad Is Your Streaming Music? Our sophisticated A.I. judges your awful taste in music – The Pudding

Whatever Happened To Bloodsport Actor Donald Gibb? – Ned Hardy

First-Gen Social Media Users Have Nowhere to Go – Wired

This pocket knife cuts like crazy, weighs nothing, feels great in your hand, and can last basically forever if you use it right. And it will cost you less than $20 – Amazon

The Strike Is Over! SAG-AFTRA & Studios Reach Tentative Deal On New Three-Year Contract – Deadline

The $2 Million Coal Mine That Might Hold a $37 Billion Treasure – WSJ

What AI architects fear most: Undetectable fake images – Axios

I study highly successful people for a living. Here are 11 little habits they practice every day – CNBC

How to Say the Unsayable: 10 Ways to Approach a Sensitive, Daunting Conversation – The Guardian

What happens in ‘The Marvels’ post-credits scene? – We Got This Covered

Asking one simple question can entirely change how you feel – Pscyhe

A weighted blanket is a must-have for the winter time. Somehow it makes you feel safe and warm, but not too warm and before you know it you’re asleep – Amazon

How to Tell If Your Child Is Gifted (and What to Do If They Are) – Life Hacker

5 Ways to Build Resilience and Conquer Adversity – Mark Manson

Here’s How to Give Women Orgasms, According to Lesbians – VICE

The gigantic training guns that helped the troops better understand the firing mechanism – Rare Historical Photos