The day you stop learning is the day you start dying. Period.
In a rapidly changing world, you have two choices: adapt or risk being left behind.
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16 Fascinating Photos You Must See – Ned Hardy
This is a must-read book for all entrepreneurs who don’t want to fall in the trap of creating a job for yourself – Amazon
16 Easy Ways to Create More Meaningful Memories With the People You Love – Life Hacker
The social psychologist discusses the “great rewiring” of children’s brains, why social-media companies are to blame, and how to reverse course – New Yorker
I changed these 10 iPhone settings and improved battery life dramatically – ZD Net
How the All-American Motel Became a Last Resort for the Country’s Most Vulnerable – Mel Magazine
The rules for real estate are changing. Here’s how you can profit from the upheaval – Business Insider
Construction on America’s First High-Speed Rail Has Begun – Gizmodo
WNBA players could earn more money, but it will take big changes to make that happen – NBC
Countries With the Largest Happiness Gains Since 2010 – Visual Capitalist
You Are Fifty Times More Likely To Develop Cancer Living In This Part Of America – Joel Bervell
The Biggest Difference Between Cheap and Expensive Suits, According to Expert Tailors – GQ
21 People Who Thought They Were Ugly Ducklings, But Time Proved Them Wrong – Ned Hardy
This is one of those gadgets for work from home folks who are monitered with employee monitoring software – Amazon
Tesla’s in its flop era – The Verge
Mercedes-Benz beats Tesla to selling Level 3 autonomous cars in the U.S. – Mashable
5 Psychological Techniques Companies Use to Take Advantage of You – Linkiest
Do you need to worry about “forever chemicals”? – VOX
The Best Movie Trilogies Ranked – Den of Geek
California just went 9.25 hours using only renewable energy – Fast Co
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The Most Sophisticated Piece Of Software Ever Written
The most sophisticated software in history was written by a team of people whose names we do not know.
It’s a computer worm. The worm was written, probably, between 2005 and 2010.
Because the worm is so complex and sophisticated, I can only give the most superficial outline of what it does.
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Re-wire Your Motivation with a Dopamine Detox
Struggling to find the drive to tackle your toughest goals? Feeling more drawn to video games and social media than studying or working on your side hustle? The culprit might be right between your ears—it’s called dopamine.
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How Porn is Rewiring Our Brains
Humans are hardwired to seek pleasure and avoid pain. It’s a primal drive that has helped our species survive and thrive. But in today’s hyper-stimulating digital world, could the pursuit of instant gratification through pornography be short-circuiting our natural reward systems?
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The Real-Time Deepfake Romance Scams Have Arrived – Wired
This is What It Would Look Like If Martin Scorsese Directed "Lord of the Rings" – Ned Hardy
How Scam Calls and Messages Took Over Our Everyday Lives – NY Times
Shortcut to getting bigger foreams and biceps fast – Amazon
The Complicated Reality of Doing What You Love – VOX
100 Greatest Drummers of All Time – Rolling Stone
How IKEA tricks your brain into buying more – The Next Web
The 50 Best Sandwiches We’ve Ever Made – Saveur
I’m a tax lawyer who helps wealthy people move to lower their taxes — and prepare for residency audits – Business Insider
Ryan Garcia Says He Made $10M Betting On Himself to Beat Devin Haney in Boxing Fight – Bleacher Report
Meta Releases Latest AI Model, Seeking to Build Out Rival to ChatGPT – WSJ
Art Uncovered: ‘The Raft of the Medusa’ by Théodore Géricault – Ned Hardy
This robot vacuum is widely considered the best performing robot vac in the mid-range price point – Amazon
A cheap drug may slow down aging. A study will determine if it works – NPR
The Highest Earning Athletes in Seven Professional Sports – Visual Capitalist
Is the Earth itself a giant living creature? – VOX
10 Plans Hitler Would Have Put In Motion If The Nazis Had Won – Listverse
5 Surefire Ways to Make Friends While Traveling – Outside
HOAs are the worst – Reddit
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Identity: The Key to Creating Lasting Change
Alright, folks, let’s talk about the power of identity when it comes to creating lasting change in our lives. James Clear, in his book Atomic Habits, hits the nail on the head when he says that our behaviors are a reflection of our identity. In other words, we act in accordance with who we believe we are.
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Harnessing the Magic of CBT: Practical Strategies for Reframing Your Thoughts and Rewriting Your Story
Humans are storytelling machines. We’re constantly spinning narratives about our lives, our failures, our relationships, and our insecurities. Sometimes, these stories are not just misleading—they’re destructive. They hold us back, keep us stuck, and prevent us from becoming the hero of our own journey.
But what if I told you that you have the power to rewrite those stories? That’s where Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) comes in. It’s not just some trendy buzzword or a fancy technique reserved for the therapist’s couch. CBT is a tool that you can start using today to transform the way you think, feel, and act.