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Confessions Of A DEA Agent
What’s your opinion on “The War On Drugs”?
No different than a war on pedophiles or war on murderers or any other serious crime. Did you lose the war because there’s still pedophiles? No, it’s a war that will never end. And I’m okay with that.
Do we defund all the police because crime still exists?
10 Guys Who Swore off Dating/Marriage/Relationships Reveal Why
1. No particular straw and I wouldn’t say “swore it off”. But a long time of bad experiences and rejection/failure (and subsequently reflecting on the pain that it caused me) just slowly but steadily made me arrive at the point where I’ve given up and have stopprd caring altogether.
I would probably compare it to an aspring musician who eventually came to the realization that he was never going to make it big, so he just moved on with his life and got a “normal” job.
How to Stop Worrying About Things You Can’t Control
We’ve all been there—lying awake at night, staring at the ceiling, replaying conversations, anticipating disasters, and crafting solutions to problems that don’t yet exist. Worrying feels productive in the moment, but deep down, we know the truth: some things are simply beyond our control.
So why do we do it? Why do our brains latch onto uncertainties like a dog with a bone, gnawing away at every possible outcome? And, more importantly, how do we let go?
10 Simple Ways to Be Kinder to Yourself
We spend so much time focusing on what we haven’t done, where we want to be, or what we could be doing better. But how often do we take a step back and appreciate how far we’ve come? Being kind to yourself isn’t about ignoring growth—it’s about recognizing that growth happens best when you treat yourself with the same patience and care that you would offer a friend.
Here are a few simple ways to practice self-kindness and shift your inner dialogue toward appreciation rather than self-criticism.
Linkage
10 Best Ways To Make Your Wife Feel Beautiful – Knowledge For Men
40 Moments of Parental Love People Will Never Forget – Ned Hardy
How to Talk to Older People About Scams – Shield and Fortify
HUGE space-saver. It includes the following: Mixing bowl, colander, sieve, measuring spoons all with markings and a big mixing bowl all in one set. Perfect! – Amazon
Elon Musk-Led Group Makes $97.4 Billion Bid for Control of OpenAI – WSJ
Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Was a Master Class in Ass-Whooping – The Ringer
Here Are The 4 Simple Introspection Steps That Will Boost Self Awareness – Nir and Far
AI Will Save Dating Apps. Or Maybe Finally Kill Them – Wired
17 People Reveal The Things About Their Friends That Keeps Them Perpetually Single – Ned Hardy
Trump, Putin, Xi and the new age of empire – FT
These are perfect for keeping your extension cords and hoses neatly coiled. They’re weatherproof, super strong (each one can hold up to 50 pounds), and have rust-resistant steel grommets, so they work great indoors or outdoors – Amazon
Look Before You Leap: Questions to Ask to Avoid Falling in Love With the Wrong Person – The Art of Manliness
OpenAI’s secret weapon against Nvidia dependence takes shape – ARS Technica
The Five Worst Reasons to Buy a House – Life Hacker
Owning a McDonald’s Franchise: Purchase Cost vs. Annual Profit – My Money Blog
Psychologist shares the 5 ‘core’ memories your child will cherish from their childhood – Upworthy
The Dumping Grounds
The Case for Combining Finances in Your Marriage
One of the biggest financial decisions couples make isn’t about which house to buy, which investments to make, or how much to save for retirement. It’s something more fundamental: Should we combine our finances?
Life Isn’t Supposed To Be Easy
We’ve all been sold a lie. You know the one: that life is supposed to be easy, that happiness is our default state, and that if we’re not constantly feeling amazing, we’re doing something wrong. Social media feeds this lie, with its endless parade of perfectly curated moments and #blessed updates. But here’s the cold, hard truth: life isn’t supposed to be easy. And that’s okay.
Linkage
Historic Photos That Speak Volumes – Ned Hardy
The One Rule That Could Save You From Getting Scammed – Shield and Fortify
Trekking poles are a total game changer when it comes to hiking. Knees are better, can go farther in a day, easier to set a higher pace, uphill is like you have a constant handrail, downhill is like bracing against strong trees that are always in the right spot – Amazon
4 Rules for Identifying Your Life’s Work – The Atlantic
Inside the Wealthy California Enclave So Secretive People Barely Know It Exists – WSJ
Is Earning Airline Status Actually Worth the Hassle? Or Is It Completely Stupid? – Fodors
Kanye West Proclaims He’s a Nazi, Praises Hitler in Latest Rant – VICE
How To Stop Deflecting So Much During Arguments – Fatherly
The 50 Best Films of the 21st Century (So Far) – Hollywood Reporter
RoboCop Is the Best Example of Late-Stage Capitalism – Ned Hardy
If you want to understand the woman in your life better and get to know what makes her sexuality tick, this is the best book on the subject – Amazon
How Do Music Listening Habits Change With Age? A Statistical Analysis – Stat Significant
25 Best Book to TV Show Adaptations Ever Made – Den of Geek
How Much Umbrella Insurance Do I Need (And How it Works) – Ramit Sethi
50 Brilliant ‘Child Hacks’ For Babysitters, Parents, Teachers, And Nurses – Thought Catalog