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Life Advice

What Got You Here Won’t Get You There

So, you’ve made it this far. You’ve achieved some goals, climbed a few rungs up the ladder, and maybe you’re feeling pretty good about yourself. That’s awesome. But here’s the thing: if you want to keep progressing, you need to realize that what got you here won’t get you there.

It’s a simple truth that we often overlook. We get comfortable with our routines, the skills we’ve honed, and the strategies that have served us well. But if you want to break through to the next level, you need to evolve.

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15 Fascinating Photos Collected From History – Ned Hardy

These are my new favorite drinking glasses. They are from Japan and are super durable and incredibly light – Amazon

How to Shop With Virtual Credit Cards to Protect Your Privacy – WIRED

How one cyber software update led to a global IT outage – Axios

How to Access Retirement Funds Early – Mad FIentist

How to Become a Better Listener – HBR

What’s it like to live in the world’s ‘smartest cities’ for 2024 – BBC

Marvel Shocker: Russo Bros. in Talks to Direct Next Two ‘Avengers’ Movies (Exclusive) – Hollywood Reporter

Escaped prisoner found in Georgia 30 years later, using the identity of a dead child – NPR

To thrive, children need to experience awe – and you can help – Psyche

Pictures and Videos of the Day – Ned Hardy

This is a great kitchen gadget. It can be used on any pot and is good for draining just about everything – Amazon

Who’ll make the 2050 top athletes list? These 25 stars are on their way – ESPN

How To Be More Resilient: 6 Steps To Success When Life Gets Hard – Barking Up

A Field Guide to Military Hand Signals – Art of Manliness

People share the most beautiful thing someone’s done for them and it’s a balm for the soul – Upworthy

Ranked: Average Annual Salaries by Country – Visual Capitalist

The Magic Daily Practice of Facing Your Fears – Zen Habits

7 Therapists Share Their Best Advice for Coping With Existential Dread and Grief – SELF

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Instead of Saying “I Don’t Have Time” Try Saying “It’s Not A Priority”

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Alright, folks, let’s get real for a second. How many times have you heard someone say, “I don’t have time”? Hell, how many times have you said it yourself? We throw it around like it’s a valid excuse for everything from not working out to not calling your mom back.

But here’s the brutal truth: “I don’t have time” is total BS. What you really mean is, “It’s not a priority.”

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Women freaks out on boyfriend at airport – Reddit

Lets Take A Stroll Through The Art Museum – Ned Hardy

This is probably the best multitool you can get if you are on a budget – Amazon

The AI-Powered Future of Coding Is Near – WIRED

I Use Cross Ventilation and Turn Down the AC to Save Big Bucks on Electric – CNET

Here’s what’s (probably) on the other side of a black hole – Science Focus

The Lucid Air Pure review: Lower weight, better steering, amazing efficiency – ARS Technica

Am I Dooming My Whole Flight by Not Using Airplane Mode? – Thrillist

The biggest names in AI have teamed up to promote AI security – The Verge

Weird Rules Olympic Gymnasts Have To Follow – Grunge

Pictures and Videos of the Day – Ned Hardy

This smartphone tripod has octopus style legs and lets you get great shots from any angle and from anywhere – Amazon

15 Best Book to Movie Adaptations Ever – SNIP

The Hard Core Last Words of 10 Famous Killers – Linkiest

The 6 Leading Causes of Divorce – Psychology Today

Rare footage shows uncontacted indigenous tribe in Peru – CNN

Avoid These Mistakes All Beginner Gardeners Make – Life Hacker

Ranked: The Most Reliable Car Brands in the U.S. – Visual Capitalist

Surreal Photos of Small-Town American Swingers in the 2000s – VICE

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Stop Taking Financial Advice from Gambling Addicts on the Internet

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Listen up, because this is important: You wouldn’t take financial advice from a broke uncle, so why are you listening to gambling addicts on the internet?

Let’s talk about those online forums and subreddits where people brag about their “diamond hands” and “YOLO” trades. You know the ones I’m talking about. These aren’t investment strategies – they’re cries for help masked as bravado.

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Why Saying ‘I Told You So’ Is a Hollow Victory

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We’ve all been there. You warned your friend about that sketchy investment. You told your sibling not to date that obviously toxic person. You advised your coworker against taking that risky job offer. And when things inevitably go south, you’re left with a burning desire to say those four little words: “I told you so.”

But here’s the thing: saying “I told you so” is the ultimate lose-lose. It feels satisfying in the moment, but in reality, it’s a trap that leaves everyone worse off. Let’s break down why.

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Here’s What Retirement With Less Than $1 Million Looks Like in America – WSJ

15 Fascinating Photos You Must See – Ned Hardy

Nows the time to get the Sony Noise Canceling Headphones, they are 43% off right now! – Amazon

13 Signs for Gauging Your Growth in Character – The Art of Manliness

How to Do the World’s Greatest Stretch – Men’s Health

How to stop checking on your ex — and everyone else you love to hate — on social media – VOX

How to take things less personally: Always blaming yourself or assuming others think ill of you? A therapist shares ways to break these self-critical habits – Psyche

15 Short Male Celebrities Who Challenged the Unrealistic Beauty Standards of Hollywood – Bright Side

Once You Start Testosterone Therapy, It’s Extremely Hard To Stop – Fatherly

30 Ways to Be Kind: Simple Ways to Spread a Little Love – Tiny Buddha

Historical Photo of the Day – Ned Hardy

This laundry powder is amazing! A small bag is 50+ loads and they get almost every stain out and without the help of a stain remover – Amazon

Find the source of your self-sabotage and neutralize it – Brent Huras

An Interview With the Longest-Serving Brothel Madam in America – VICE

Vigorous Exercise Could Add Years to Your Life – Runners World

How to Set Boundaries With Relatives, According to Family Therapists – TIME

How to Talk to Your Parents About Their Estate Plans Without It Being Awkward – Life Hacker

Incel tries to pickup girls. Gets arrested for sexual harassment – Reddit

The 24 Best Places to Go in 2024 – Traveler

The Eerie, Influential Afterlife of ‘Ecco the Dolphin’ – The Ringer