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We Hate in Others What We Can’t Fix in Ourselves

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When we feel a strong sense of dislike, annoyance, or even hatred towards someone else, it’s often because they embody a trait or behavior that we struggle with ourselves. This could be something we’re aware of and actively trying to change, or it could be a blind spot – a part of ourselves we haven’t fully acknowledged or confronted.

For example, let’s say you have a coworker who always seems to be seeking attention and praise. You find yourself getting irritated every time they speak up in meetings or boast about their accomplishments. But if you dig a little deeper, you might realize that you, too, crave recognition and validation – you just express it differently, or even suppress it.

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Car Payments Will Keep You From Becoming Wealthy

So, you bought into the idea that the shiny new car in the driveway that’s supposed to make you feel successful and happy? Well, I’ve got news for you, amigo. That car payment you’re making every month? It’s keeping you stuck in the middle class and preventing you from building any real wealth.

Let’s face it, most folks can’t afford to pay cash for a car. So what do they do? They take out a loan, often at a pretty high interest rate, and then they’re stuck with years of monthly payments that eat away at their income like a parasite.

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A Tribute To Man’s Best Friend – Ned Hardy

Driver in Stolen Lamborghini Huracan Crashes During High-Speed Police Pursuit in L.A – Police Activity

If you haven’t yet added a backlight to your TV or computer monitor, get ready for a transformative experience. Screen backlights minimizes eye strain and enhances image quality and it looks cool as hell – Amazon

Try the life-changing magic of these 5 Navy SEAL principles to improve communication skills – Fast Co

Sports Is Betting It All On Gambling – Defector

Disney+ will start showing some live sports from ESPN this year – Engadget

Businesses add $90 billion in surprise ‘junk fees’ each year, and it’s starting to backfire – Business Insider

The Dog That Saved Alaska: The Remarkable Story of Togo – Malorie’s Adventure

Bill Hwang’s trial begins over collapse of his $36 billion Archegos fund – NY Times

Katy Perry’s Fan-Made AI Image Is So Real It Fooled the World Into Thinking She Was at the Met Gala – IB Times

21 Memes That All Costco Shoppers Can Relate To – Ned Hardy

Replace your paper towels with flour sack towels! It reduces waste and provides a highly absorbent, reusable alternative for routine cleaning and drying task in the kitchen – Amazon

How I Got My Attention Span Back – WSJ

FTX says most customers will get all their money back – The Verge

12 Most Expensive Paintings Ever Sold – Nerdable

Stealth Wealth: How To Do It, Benefits, & Why You Should Do It – I Will Teach You To Be Rich

Man ‘purposely’ trying to spread HIV through sex with men and teenage boys sentenced to 30 years – ABC

The 5 Best National Park Road Trips in the U.S. – Outside

Charted: What Frustrates Americans About the Tax System – Visual Capitalist

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“My wife is enabling my 22 year old adult son who still lives at home”

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My son is 22. He graduated high school with stellar SAT scores and was at the top of his school. After high school, he didn’t know exactly what he wanted to do with his life, so we let him have a gap year where he could live at our house rent-free so he could decide what he wanted to do with his life. What he decided to do was be a gamer person on Youtube with his own channel. I’m fine if that’s what he wants to do with his life. However, I know that it is a very unsteady job, and I would at least like him to get an education or a “real” job.

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“My boyfriend called me a 4/10”

Since dating my boyfriend, he kept making side comments about my appearance here and there. Then he compliments his ex every now and then. He says she is pretty or ended up talking about how he fell for her ass. One day I asked him to stop because it was making me self conscious. He never complimented me until I made a comment about it.

It’s been about four months and I told him I don’t have a good feeling about him and his ex and that he makes it seem like he likes her more than me. He finally told me that she is more attractive than me and that I am a 4/10 for him. I even asked how he thought about me, compared to his friend’s girlfriends, and he says they are more attractive than me. He tells me that his ex beauty means nothing to him. Then he turns around and still tries to call me beautiful after telling me was below average in looks. I am ok without being everyone’s cup of tea, but my own boyfriend?

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What Does It Mean To Put Yourself Out There?

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I want to talk about a phrase that gets thrown around a lot – “putting yourself out there.” It’s something we often hear when it comes to dating, socializing, or pursuing our goals. But what does it really mean?

Putting yourself out there means being vulnerable. It’s about exposing yourself to the possibility of rejection, failure, or disappointment. When you put yourself out there, you’re taking a risk. You’re saying, “Here I am, flaws and all. Take it or leave it.”

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The Importance of Extending Compassion and Grace to Ourselves and Others

Humans are messy. We’re emotional, irrational creatures stumbling through life making one mistake after another. And that’s okay. Because embracing our inherent imperfections is the key to finding more compassion for ourselves and grace for others.

We live in a world that celebrates success and shuns failure. Social media paints a distorted picture of blemish-free lives full of stunning accomplishments. But behind every polished persona is a human grappling with fear, insecurity, and doubt. When we recognize this, we allow for more authenticity and vulnerability – both in ourselves and others.

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The Greatest Diss Tracks of All Time, Ranked – The Ringer

16 Fascinating Photos You Must See – Ned Hardy

I wasn’t a slipper person until I got these and now I won’t be caught dead in my house without them. It’s like walking on fluffy clouds – Amazon

Meet the schemers and savers obsessed with ending their careers as early as possible – NY Times

Ukraine says it foiled a Russian spy agency plot to assassinate President Zelenskyy – AP News

Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Panic if Your Weight is Up After The Holidays – HUM

Hollywood’s AI disclosure dilemma – Axios

The Dutch solution to busyness that captivated the world – BBC

Drake and Kendrick Lamar Is the Last Great Rap Beef. Thank God – The Ringer

How to make the most of Apple Notes – The Verge

Inflation Widens Married Couples’ Money Lead Over Their Single Friends – WSJ

7 Underrated Destinations In Europe To Visit In 2024 – Lifestyle

Photo of the Day – Ned Hardy

Best solution for your dog’s muddy paws – Amazon

10 Most Badass Last Words Ever Uttered – Linkiest

Marvel Will Release No More Than Three Movies and Two Shows Per Year, Bob Iger Says – Variety

New Microsoft AI model may challenge GPT-4 and Google Gemini – ARS Technica

Rare Magic: The Gathering card breaks records with $3 million sale – The Verge

If you want to belong, find a third place: Your neighborhood watering hole is more important than you think – VOX

The Most Underrated Action Movies of the 1990s – Den of Geek

Here are the winners of the 2024 Pulitzer Prizes – NPR