14 High Net Worth Individuals Reveal Their Financial Home Runs
1. This is probably a strange answer, but joining the military.
I was able to mature and save up a small nest egg, get access to the Post 9/11 GI bill, and some combat wounds were 100% worth it for the disability check and healthcare lol
That let me go to to college and a great law school with no debt, and led me to where I am today.
Plus, I wouldn’t trade the experiences for anything. Home run.
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What is the End-of-History Illusion?
The end of history illusion is a psychological phenomenon in which individuals tend to believe that they have undergone significant personal growth and changes in the past, but overestimate the degree to which their personalities, values, and preferences will remain stable in the future.
This illusion affects people of all ages, leading them to underestimate the extent of their future personal development and potentially hindering their ability to actively shape their future selves.
Poll of the Day
Would you rather receive $100,000 or increase your IQ by 10 points?
What is Parkinson’s Law and How to Overcome It
Parkinson’s Law is a concept introduced by Cyril Northcote Parkinson, a British historian and author, in 1955. It states, “Work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion.”
In other words, if you give yourself a week to complete a two-hour task, the task will psychologically increase in complexity and become daunting, taking the entire week.
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24 Childhood Memories We Can All Relate To – Ned Hardy
James Crumbley, father of school shooter, found guilty of involuntary manslaughter – NPR
This is a great kitchen gadget. It can be used on any pot and is good for draining just about everything – Amazon
Phony Billionaires on Facebook Are Scamming Americans Out of Their Life Savings – WSJ
10 Financial Decisions You’ll Regret 10 Years From Now – Becoming Minimalist
15 Hardest Levels In NES Games – Den of Geek
Use the ‘5 Whys’ to Get to the Root of Your Productivity Problems – Life Hacker
Why People in Sweden Do Nature Right – Outside
The Stages of Grief Are Unique to Everyone, but They Can Help us Cope – Discover
A Staggering New 1.3-Gigapixel Image Shows an Enormous Star That Exploded Nearly 11,000 Years Ago – Colossal
She Played ‘Rose’ On Two and a Half Men. See Melanie Lynskey Now At 46 – Ned Hardy
A major settlement could spell an end to 6% realtor commissions – NPR
Whether you need a few night lights for your kids or you’re tired of stubbing your toe as you stumble around in the darkness. Plug one into any wall outlet and you’re done — it’ll automatically turn on in the dark and off again in the light – Amazon
Pornhub blocks all of Texas to protest state law—Paxton says “good riddance” – ARS Technica
9 Things a True Friend Would Never Do – Marc and Angel
The 6 Best Supplements to Take in Winter for Immunity, Dry Skin, and More – HUM Nutrition
Drug Dealer’s 1000th Customer Wins Free Explanation of How the Government Really Works – The Hard Times
Road rage quickly escalates into brawl – Reddit
Zero. That’s how much 28% of the country has saved for retirement – Market Watch
The Dumping Grounds
Does the 1922 Film ‘Nosferatu’ Still Hold Up Today?
The 1922 silent horror film “Nosferatu” stands as a towering testament to the enduring power of early cinema. Directed by F. W. Murnau, this film, along with other classics like “Metropolis,” “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari,” and the 1933 “King Kong,” raises an important question: in an era of rapid technological advancements and evolving cinematic techniques, do these early masterpieces still resonate with contemporary audiences?
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14 People Reveal The Most Helpful Thing A Therapist Has Ever Told Them
1. “Maybe you can treat yourself like a person and not like a project.” It changed my life. I’d been treating myself like something to fix, and seeing every little problem as evidence that I was a failure and a terrible person. I learned to give myself the same benefit of the doubt as I’d give any other human I met on the street. Humans make mistakes, including me—that doesn’t mean there’s issues to fix, it means I’m a person.
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Why Do People Want to Be Heard and Understood?
Humans are social creatures by nature, and a core part of that social connection is the desire to be heard and understood. This isn’t just about vanity or needing to be right; it’s a fundamental human need that fuels our relationships, our sense of self, and even our well-being.
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