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It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that a high income equals financial success. After all, the world is full of reminders that earning more is the goal. Fancy job titles, shiny cars, and Instagram-worthy vacations scream, “Look how much I make!” But here’s the thing: income is just the starting line. If you spend every dollar you earn—or worse, more than you earn—you’re not wealthy. You’re treading water in a pool that might dry up tomorrow.

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Fascinating Photos Collected From History – Ned Hardy

How Even a Smart, Skeptical Person Fell for the Pig Butchering Scam – Shield and Fortify

I’ve been using this printer for a couple months now and I can confidently say its the best printer I ever owned – Amazon

The Bar Girls of the Vietnam War: Snapshots of Unlikely Friendships and Hard Realities in Saigon – Rare Historical Photos

Some Reasons Why Some Men Are Successful Fathers – Art of Manliness

What Happens When You Walk or Run Daily, Without Tech – Zen Habits

Phone network employs AI “grandmother” to waste scammers’ time with meandering conversations – TechSpot

Science Says Emotionally Intelligent People Use These 2 Mental Strategies to Overcome Adversity and Become Remarkably Resilient – INC

David Lynch Started Smoking at Age 8, Now He Needs Oxygen – People

Trivia Question of the Day – Ned Hardy

US finalizes $6B in funding for chipmaker TSMC in milestone for chips law – Semafor

10 Little Things You Can Do Every Day That Will Make a Huge Difference In Your Life Long Term – Linkiest

This is Garbage: "My Husband And I Left Our Spouses To Be Together. Here’s What I’ve Learned About Love" – Buzzfeed

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Charted: How American Households Have Changed Over Time (1960-2023) – Visual Capitalist

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We’ve all heard the phrase “You are what you eat,” but let’s tweak it a bit: “The food you eat is the medication you take—every single day.” Whether you’re reaching for a bag of chips or a bowl of leafy greens, you’re making a decision that has a direct impact on your body. It’s not dramatic to say that your daily diet functions as either a prescription for health or a recipe for disaster.

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Why You Should Never Respond to Scammers (Even If It’s To Tell Them Off) – Shield and Fortify

A Few Photos To Remind You That Life Is Beautiful – Ned Hardy

Awesome gift for any wine enthusiasts in your life – Amazon

The Onion wins Alex Jones’ Infowars in bankruptcy auction – NBC

6 Things to Know Before Deciding to Raise Backyard Chickens – Popular Science

How to Remember Anything You Really Want to Remember, Backed by Science – INC

10 of Quincy Jones’s Greatest Productions – The Guardian

‘Thal Order: 11 Things You Might Not Know About Neanderthals – Mental Floss

A Few Photos To Help You Scratch That Nostalgic Itch – Ned Hardy

If you want an outdoor security camera without the hassle of wiring it up, this is a very good option – Amazon

OpenAI reportedly plans to launch an AI agent early next year – The Verge

Fed up with high prices? Here’s where things stand with inflation – NPR

Here’s How I Spot a Fake Malvertisement Every Time – Make Use Of

What It Was Like To Live In Ancient Rome During Its Golden Age – Ranker

Picture this: Rome, a republic riddled with corruption, civil strife, and chaos, teetering on the brink of collapse. Into this volatile landscape steps a young man named Octavian, soon to become Augustus, the first emperor of Rome. He’s got a vision—a vision that involves wrenching Rome from the jaws of ruin and building a new order that would stand as a testament to his power, his ambition, and his calculated brilliance. This is the man who transformed a crumbling republic into a monumental empire, and in the process, rewrote history.

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Let’s talk about integrity. It’s one of those things we know is important, but don’t really think about until we see it missing. And when it’s missing, it’s like a big, flashing neon sign—especially in relationships, in business, or even in casual friendships. Integrity is all about sticking to values and principles, even when it’s hard. But there are some people who don’t operate like that. They don’t care about what’s right or wrong; they just care about what’s easy.

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