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Life often feels like a battle between opposing forces: love and anger, pride and insecurity, gratitude and longing. But what if the struggle isn’t about choosing one over the other? What if the real growth comes from embracing both?

Brené Brown calls this concept the “genius of the AND”—the idea that we can hold seemingly contradictory truths simultaneously. It’s a liberating alternative to the “tyranny of the OR,” which forces us into rigid, either/or thinking. The tyranny of the OR makes us believe we must be either happy or sad, good or bad, confident or insecure. It doesn’t leave room for the messy complexity of real life.

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We’ve all been there. You’re in the middle of a heated argument, emotions are running high, and out of your mouth comes the dreaded, “You always…” or “You never…” These phrases feel satisfying in the moment, like you’re driving home a point that cannot be refuted. After all, it’s not just this time—it’s every time, right?

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There’s a strange thing that happens when you admit you’re wrong. For a moment, it feels like the world might end. Like everyone will suddenly see through you, as if admitting a mistake reveals some kind of fundamental flaw. But here’s the kicker (just kidding—never that phrase): the exact opposite happens.

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The Genius Scam That’s Fooling Even Cybersecurity Experts – Shield and Fortify

Pictures and Videos of the Day – Ned Hardy

If you’re looking for a new pair of speakers, I can’t recommend these enough. They’re seriously one of the best in their price range, especially if you want clean, detailed sound without breaking the bank – Amazon

Inside the Booming ‘AI Pimping’ Industry – Wired

Archegos’ Bill Hwang sentenced to 18 years in prison for massive US fraud – Reuters

What Sports Psychology Research Reveals About Athletes’ Performance – Knowable

You Have No Idea How Gross Your Water Bottle Is. Here’s How to Clean It – Outside

17 Great American Road Trip Ideas, from Mountain Roads to Coastal Treks- Traveler

Protecting Mark Zuckerberg is Expensive Busines – Vorono

Remember Young Jenny From Forrest Gump? See What Hanna Hall Is Up to Now – Ned Hardy

The best noise cancellation available in true wireless earbuds is 23% off right now – Amazon

The 7 Most Amazing Stunts….That Ended in Death – Linkiest

3 emotional intelligence tips for helping a friend in a rough patch – Big Think

Nvidia’s Profit Doubles as A.I. Chip Sales Soar – NY Times

Is the Love Song Dying? – The Pudding

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Here’s a financial truth that feels like a paradox: the harder you work for money, the easier it is to forget what it’s actually for. You grind through your days, you chase promotions, you stress over expenses, and at the end of the month—poof!—your paycheck vanishes. Bills, groceries, subscriptions, a night out here, a little splurge there. And suddenly, there’s nothing left.

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It’s a phrase you’ve probably heard before: “You need to work on your business, not in it.”

Sounds great in theory, right? But if you’re like most small business owners, it probably feels a little like telling a chef to stop cooking in their own restaurant. “What do you mean, work on my business? Who’s going to keep the lights on if I step back?”

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

Why It’s So Hard to Convince Someone They’re Being Scammed (and What to Do When They Won’t Listen) – Shield and Fortify

Get yourself a blood pressure monitor. Its easy to use and one of the most important metrics you need to keep tabs on to stay healthy – Amazon

Ukraine Uses U.S.-Provided Long-Range Missiles in Russia for First Time – WSJ

Are You Challenging Yourself Enough? – Darius Foroux

Five Hours’ Sleep Is Tipping Point for Bad Health – BBC

Artist, scientist, polymath — a new documentary uncovers the real Leonardo da Vinci – NPR

Jumping Rope is an Unbeatable Cardio Workout—If You Do It Correctly – Popular Science

5 coincidences that make our existence possible – Big Think

She Played Kelly on Charlie’s Angels. See Jaclyn Smith Now at 79 – Ned Hardy

Buy It For Life: A Pendleton blanket is incredibly warm, beautifully designed, and durable enough to last a lifetime—perfect for cozy nights or outdoor adventures – Amazon

Estate Planning: How Does the Basis Step-Up Rule Work? – Kiplinger

Tales of an Aging Gamer: Why Don’t I Pick up a Controller as Often as I Used To? – ARS Technica

Retired Navy SEAL Jocko Willink shares 5 go-to exercises to get stronger and live longer with minimal equipment – Insider

Mapped: How Much Americans Spend on Groceries in Each State – Visual Capitalist

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Investing has a marketing problem. Somewhere along the way, we convinced ourselves that to be successful in the stock market, you need to be a spreadsheet wizard, a Wall Street insider, or someone with enough time to read 10-K reports like bedtime stories.

It’s not true. In fact, the most effective strategy isn’t just simple—it’s so boring that most people overlook it entirely: index funds.

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