“Why should I be a good person?”
Context: I’d say I’m a pretty nice person, try to be empathetic to everybody even “mean” people, I keep a policy of putting myself in other peoples positions, etc.
Recently though, I’ve been thinking about giving up on this, feel like people who are assholes do so well from being assholes, and I don’t remember what was the reason which made me choose this empathetic path in the first place, it could be because I’m drunk right now.
Anyway I’m hoping someone can shed some light on the issue, and help me remember why it’s worth being a good and empathetic person, instead of being egotistical and self minded.
Why Early Colonoscopies Save Lives
Let’s talk about colon cancer for a second. Yeah, I know—it’s not anyone’s idea of a fun topic. But if you’re old enough to be thinking about screening, or you care about someone who is, you owe it to yourself to really understand this: colon cancer is one of the most preventable cancers out there. And most people have no clue just how much power they have to stop it before it ever becomes a threat.
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A Few Photos To Remind You That Life Is Beautiful – Ned Hardy
If you want to quit smoking or vaping, this is the only book you need to read! – Amazon
Drones, AI and Robot Pickers: Meet the Fully Autonomous Farm – WSJ
The 11 Best Things to Do in Los Angeles (and Top Things to Avoid) – Fodors
The Step-Up In Cost Basis And Its Relation To The Estate Tax Threshold – Financial Samurai
Rise of the Machines: Inside Hollywood’s AI Civil War – Hollywood Reporter
Eight Illegal and Unenforceable Rules Your HOA Might Try to Sneak Past You – Life Hacker
What does it mean to be happy? It might heavily depend on the culture you come from – Upworthy
27 Throwback Photos Every ’80s and ’90s Kid Will Recognize – Ned Hardy
You should definitely get a wet/dry shop vac—it’s a lifesaver for cleaning up floods, spills, sawdust, and all sorts of messes around the house or garage and is great for vauuming the car – Amazon
The 7 Most Famous Gunslingers, Criminals and Cowboys in the Old West – Linkiest
Mapped: The Richest Person in Every U.S. State – Visual Capitalist
Now Is a Very Good Time to Buy a Used EV. Here’s Why – WIRED
Fyre Festival sells troubled brand for just $245K on eBay – NBC
The Dumping Grounds
“I’m married, but fantasize about other women”
I’ve been married for almost six years to a woman I truly love and respect. We have a good relationship—solid friendship, intimacy, shared goals. But lately, I’ve found myself daydreaming or fantasizing about other women.
Sometimes it’s someone I know, sometimes just random strangers or old flings. The thoughts aren’t obsessive or constant, but when they show up, I feel guilty. Like I’m betraying her, even if it’s just in my head.
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What’s It Like To Be A ‘Salaryman’ In Japan
When people picture Japan, they often imagine cherry blossoms, bullet trains, or the glowing lights of Tokyo. But for anyone who’s lived and worked here, nothing is more iconic—or more quietly powerful—than the army of men in dark suits flooding the city every morning: the salaryman. The term itself is borrowed from English, but in Japan, a “salaryman” (pronounced sa-ra-ri-man) means much more than just someone who draws a paycheck. He’s a full-time, white-collar company employee, often hired right out of university, who devotes himself—body and soul—to one company for life. More than a job, it’s an identity, a social class, and for many, a way of life so all-encompassing it can be hard to separate the man from the company colors he wears.
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Why Lending Money to Loved Ones Is Never A Good Idea
Look, I know you want to help. You see your brother, your cousin, your best friend from way back in a jam, and every instinct in your body screams, “I’ve got you.” But let’s get real: lending money to people you love is like lighting a match in a fireworks factory and hoping for the best. It sounds noble in the moment, but it almost always blows up—slowly, silently, and right at the heart of your relationship.
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This Japanese-American fighting unit was one of WWII’s most decorated – Rare Historical Photos
A Damn Fine Collection of Fascinating Photos – Ned Hardy
I just used these drinking glasses and they are by far the best I ever used. Really high quality, feels good in the hand and always crystal clear – Amazon
Why Some People Are Paying to Be Left on a Desert Island—Alone – Afar
Inside the Wild West of AI companionship – Technology Review
The 50 Most Drug-Addled Albums in Music History – Rate Your Music
10 Ways to Be a Better Husband Today – The Art of Manliness
Ranked: The Countries With the Highest Wealth Inequality – Visual Capitalist
There Are Some Things You Just Can’t Argue With – Ned Hardy
I started taking psyllium husk a week ago, and now my poops are solid, regular, and effortless. Wish I had tried it sooner! – Amazon
How to grow your career once you’re at a company you like – Fast Co
How Livvy Dunne became one of the most famous names in sports – ESPN
Therapists on 19 Ways to Have Much Happier, Healthier Relationships – The Guardian
100-Year-Old Life Hacks That Are Surprisingly Useful Today – Linkiest
