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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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What’s The Difference Between Love And Infatuation?

I’ve found myself falling into the infatuation trap before. It’s really easy to confuse it with genuine love. But for me anyway, infatuation is a lot more like a drug.

It’s a feeling that consumes you with temporary euphoric highs, and deep, dark lows. It’s almost like a panicked state of obsession. It fills your brain so all you can think about is that person. You start to care less about what really matters in your own life…your goals, your friends, your work. All that matters when you’re infatuated, is them. And you feel a strong, leeching desire to mold yourself into the person you think they’d want you to be.

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Being Authentic In All Areas Of Life

The quote “be the same person publicly, privately and personally” offers wisdom for living an authentic life. In a world where we often wear different masks in different settings, this quote challenges us to bring alignment across the facets of our lives.

What does it mean to “be the same person” in all contexts? It means expressing your true self – your values, passions, and personality – whether you’re in a professional meeting, at home with family, or out with friends. It means not pretending to be someone you’re not to please others. It means standing firmly in your integrity, even when it’s hard.

Authentic living starts with self-awareness. We must understand our core values, goals, passions and personality traits on a deep level.

We can’t be swayed by others’ expectations. We must set our own standards for who we want to be and live by them.

Integrity is about being honest and having strong moral principles. Consistency in how we present ourselves in different areas of our lives is a testament to our integrity. It shows that our actions are aligned with our values, regardless of who’s watching.

When we’re consistent in our words, beliefs and actions – when we’re authentically ourselves in all settings – we build trust and respect. We show people they can count on us. We lead lives of purpose, meaning and satisfaction.

So be brave. Be you. In your work, your home and your community, strive to express your truest self. Don’t conform to gain others’ approval. When you live authentically, you inspire others to do the same.

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If You Want To Be Respected By People, Never Talk About These 11 Things – Bolde

She Played Esther in ‘Orphan’. See Isabelle Fuhrman Now at 26 – Wanderer

Whatever Happened to Playboy Model and Actress Jean Bell? – Ned Hardy

This folding car trunk organizer is designed to help you rein in whatever mayhem has been going on in the trunk for way too long – Amazon

After ‘The Marvels’ Bombs at the Box Office, What’s Next for the MCU? – Variety

How to Find the Hidden Files on Your Phone or Computer – Wired

How to Become the Best Plant Parent Ever – Dwell

The Math Trick Behind MP3s, JPEGs, and Homer Simpson’s Face – Nautilus

‘A Monster’: Super Meth and Other Drugs Push Crisis Beyond Opioids – DNYUZ

Pet Psychic Charges $550 for 90 Minutes and Has Wait List of 7,600 People – WSJ

Man fights two thieves (2 vs 1) – Reddit

The Supreme Court adopts first-ever code of ethics – NPR

If you are lifting heavy ass weights, consider getting knee sleeves. They keep your knees warm between sets, and helps keep the tendons and ligaments compressed, helping with stability in the lift overall – Amazon

Whatever Happened to Olivia Burnette From ‘The Torkelsons’? – Ned Hardy

The 7 worst things about “Nice guys” – Linkiest

Welcome to the Kinky World of AI Financial Domination – Daily Beast

Tesla Will Sue Cybertruck Flippers for Up to $50,000 in First Year of Ownership – The Drive

What to Do If Your Home Inspector Missed a Major Problem – Life Hacker

6 Life Lessons from Working with Children Facing Life-Threatening Illnesses – Tiny Buddha

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Children Learn From Our Examples, Not Our Words

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.

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

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.

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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

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What Happens When A Cowboy “Breaks” a Horse?

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.

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