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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.
Life Advice

The Secret to Winning Every Argument: Stop Trying to Win

Most arguments aren’t actually about truth. They’re about ego protection.

That’s the part nobody wants to admit.

You think you’re fighting about politics, parenting, money, dishes in the sink, whether pineapple belongs on pizza, or why your coworker is an idiot who keeps replying-all to company emails. But underneath all of it is usually the same thing:

“I need to prove I’m not wrong.”

Read the rest: The Secret to Winning Every Argument: Stop Trying to Win
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Linkage

20 Fascinating Photos Collected From History – Ned Hardy

This has a cult following because it’s fast, portable, nearly impossible to break, and consistently makes smooth coffee without a huge learning curve – Amazon

Exclusive: Saudi Arabia launched covert attacks on Iran as regional war widened, sources say – Yahoo

The World’s Most Surprising Capitalist Makeover Is Under Way in Sweden – WSJ

Britain just issued a cigarette ban that would shock Americans. The reaction here has been something else. – Slate

Spotify is celebrating its 20th birthday with a Wrapped-like feature that covers your entire time on the app – Engadget

EU to crack down on TikTok, Instagram’s ‘addictive design’ targeting kids on social media – CNBC

Google disrupts hackers using AI to exploit an unknown weakness in a company’s digital defense – NBC News

There Are Some Things You Just Can’t Argue With – Ned Hardy

A lifesaver for travel days, concerts, Disneyland trips, flights, or anyone constantly stuck at 12% battery. – Amazon

7 Moves to Prevent Shoulder Pain – NYTimes

Last six passengers leave Hantavirus-hit ship – Reuters

‘Blue dot fever’: the real reason pop stars are cancelling tours – The Times

How the World Became a Casino – 404 Media

Felipe Pereira vs Hyuk Min Ji. BnD Black Cup MMA. Very satisfying finish – Reddit

Advice Column

“I spent 14 years waiting for a man who never really chose me”

I had an affair with a married man for 14 years. The pattern was always the same. He would disappear for months at a time to recommit to his marriage, then come back saying he loved me, couldn’t forget me, and wanted me in his life. This happened over and over again.

Last September he finally got caught and was kicked out of the marriage. He told me to be patient and give him space while he figured out what he wanted because he didn’t want me to be a rebound. Even then, he still came to see me a few times.

Read the rest: “I spent 14 years waiting for a man who never really chose me”
Life Experiences

Confessions From The Other Woman

In 6 days, it’ll be 2 years.

Two years of promises. Two years of “almost.” Two years of me building an entire emotional life around a future you kept telling me was right around the corner.

And meanwhile, my actual life kept moving.

I moved across the country. I built a career I’m proud of. I made a home for myself. I learned how to survive without you, even while loving you. I’m living a good life.

Alone.

Single.

Without you.

Read the rest: Confessions From The Other Woman
Links

Linkage

I Work in Hollywood. Everyone Who Used to Make TV Is Now Secretly Training AI – Archive.ph

31 Science Facts That Completely Broke People’s Brains – Ned Hardy

If you want a portable speaker that gets ridiculously loud, has deep bass, long battery life, and can survive pool parties, camping trips, or beach days without a problem, this is an easy recommendation for the price. – Amazon

How a Job at OpenAI Became the Greatest Lottery Ticket of the AI Boom – WSJ

Google Says Criminal Hackers Used A.I. to Find a Major Software Flaw – NYTimes

How to save a life: paramedics on emergency first aid – from cardiac arrest to burns to seizures – The Guardian

Footage shows moments before Frontier Airlines jet struck person on Denver airport runway – Fox News

21 Photos Of Influencers Trying Way Too Hard To Get The Perfect Shot – Ned Hardy

Its expensive but the difference between a cheap electric toothbrush and this one is night and day – Amazon

Hawaiian hailed as hero for beating entitled tourist caught hurling rock at beloved seal Lani in viral video – New York Post

Why Japan has millions of abandoned houses – The Hustle

From Vine to Friendster, why is retro social media coming back? – Creative Bloq

Ranked: Spotify’s Most-Streamed Songs Ever – Visual Capitalist

Are Running Clubs a Good Alternative to Dating Apps? – Archive.ph

China Believes America Will Flame Out – Archive.ph