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Working On Your Business, Not In It: The Key to Long-Term Success

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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How Index Funds Can Simplify Your Financial Life and Maximize Your Returns

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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Why Your Net Worth, Not Your Income, Defines Your Financial Success

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

Please Don’t Use Any of These Passwords – Life Hacker

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