Andrew Wyeth – Adrift (1982)
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Why Raiding Your Retirement to Pay Off Debt Won’t Solve the Problem
When debt feels like it’s suffocating you, the idea of a quick fix can be incredibly tempting. You look at your 401(k) and think, Maybe I’ll just dip into that and wipe out the debt. Or you start thinking, If I sell the house, I can pay off everything and finally be free. But here’s the truth that no one wants to hear: these moves are just quick fixes. They might relieve the pressure for a moment, but they’re not solutions—they’re Band-Aids. And more often than not, you’ll end up right back where you started.
There Is No Secret to Getting Rich
Here’s the thing: when it comes to building wealth, there’s no magic formula. No secret sauce. No hidden code that only a few select people know about. It’s far more mundane than that—and that’s why it’s so hard for people to grasp.
Linkage
Photos of Afghanistan in the 1960s – Ned Hardy
Beware of Fake Warrant Notices: How to Spot and Avoid the Scam – Shield and Fortify
A food scale is an indispensable tool for losing weight because it provides precise portion control, helping you accurately track your calorie intake and avoid overeating – Amazon
The four iconic destinations I’d be happy never to visit again – Travel Lemming
The Guru Who Says He Can Get Your 11-Year-Old Into Harvard – WSJ
The FTC is finally making it easier to cancel your gym membership – The Verge
Trivia Question of the Day – Ned Hardy
Why Do We Wake Around 3am and Dwell on Our Fears? – The Conversation
Charted: The Speed at Which New Technologies Go Mainstream – Visual Capitalist
The Practice of Examining Our Beliefs – Zen Habits
5 Reasons My 90-Year-Old Grandma was Smiling on Her Deathbed – Marc and Angel
Couples in successful relationships always use these 6 phrases – CNBC
15 Gentle & Nostalgic TV Shows to Put on When You Just Want to Chill Out – Romper
The Dumping Grounds
Chronic Inflammation: The Silent Threat to Your Health
Inflammation is one of the body’s most important defense mechanisms—a biological process that helps protect us from infections, injuries, and other threats. Acute inflammation, the kind that kicks in when you twist an ankle or catch the flu, is short-lived and necessary for healing.
But there’s another type of inflammation, the kind that isn’t so easy to detect, and it’s far more insidious. I’m talking about chronic inflammation—a low-grade, persistent inflammation that lingers for months, years, or even decades. It doesn’t flare up like a sprained joint, but its long-term effects can be catastrophic.
The Highest Form of Wealth: Owning Your Time
Wealth means different things to different people. For some, it’s a huge bank account. For others, it’s owning real estate, fancy cars, or a big portfolio of stocks. But the truth is, the highest form of wealth has nothing to do with money in the way we usually think of it. It’s not about how much you have—it’s about how much control you have over your time.
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Slash and burn: is private equity out of control? – The Guardian
There Are Some Things You Just Can’t Argue With – Ned Hardy
What to Do if Someone Shows Up at Your Door Claiming They Tracked Their Phone to Your Address – Shield and Fortify
If you’re not getting enough fiber in your diet, this supplement can help keep your digestion on track and support your overall gut health, making it an easy way to fill in the gaps – Amazon
This woman is out of control: A Week In Orange County, CA, On A $330,000 Joint Income – Refinery 29
‘Fat Burning Zone’? The Best Way to Exercise to Burn Fat – The Conversation
The 5 Senses Animals Have That Humans Don’t – Discover
Here’s how to incentivize your kid to start investing for retirement – CNBC
Apple study exposes deep cracks in LLMs’ “reasoning” capabilities – ARS Technica
Pictures and Videos of the Day – Ned Hardy
5 Cities, 13 Schools: Here’s How Teens Dress Today – NY Times
Menendez Brothers May Be Headed for Freedom – Vanity Fair
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accused of sexually assaulting teenager in new lawsuits – BBC
The Dumping Grounds
8 Guys Who Dated Models Reveal What Their Experiences Were Like
1. I dated a fitness instagram model type with 200k followers. Nice girl, but everything was about social media, constantly taking pics and checking her phone
Lots of weird problems around food, couldnt just relax. It was tough so I stopped seeing her.