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Special Assessments: The Hidden Risk When Buying in an HOA
"I’ve got a brutal special assessment that was just unilaterally decided upon by my HOA board. I live in a condo I bought in May 2014 for $245K. The assessment will be for $60K to replace the siding and windows."
"I’ve recently moved into a condo complex that I’ve now learned needs a lot of urgent work done. We haven’t yet gotten a final figure, but it’s looking like a $30k-$40k assessment may be in my near future."
"Hello, I (30 F) own a condo in a 16 story building. I am a full-time Master’s Student with a part-time retail job. My Condo building is falling apart and needs about $3.5 million in repairs. My portion of this is an $18000 assessment due on June 11th"
What is the Psychology Behind Someone Who Self-Harms
At its core, self-harm is often a coping mechanism, a stark, physical manifestation of emotional distress. For many, the world can be overwhelmingly painful, a place where emotions become too dense to navigate.
Fear Should Be Your Compass
You’ve heard it all before, right? “Conquer your fears.” “Overcome anxiety.” “Banish your fear to the shadow realm from whence it came.” But here’s a twist in the narrative I want you to consider: Fear is not your enemy. It’s not a colossal beast to be slain or a dark shadow to be banished. No, fear is a compass — an invaluable one that points directly to the areas where growth is not just possible, but necessary.
Linkage
AI “deathbots” are helping people in China grieve – Rest of World
Lets Take a Stroll Through The Art Museum – Ned Hardy
Really cool and minimal key organizer that gives some order to your unruly keys – Amazon
Mental Models: The Best Way to Make Intelligent Decisions (~100 Models Explained) – Farnam Street
The Invisible Seafaring Industry That Keeps the Internet Afloat – The Verge
The 6 Best Supplements to Take in Winter for Immunity, Dry Skin, and More – Hum Nutrition
The big new way to get rich Want to make a fortune? Target bored young men who want to make a fortune – Business Insider
The Dystopian Future of TV Is AI-Generated ‘FAST’ Garbage – 404
Elon Musk’s $56 billion ask – Axios
‘Voted off the island’: Inside Bill Belichick’s failed job hunt – ESPN
The 11 Best Road Trips in the World – Outside
All 39 Taco Bell Menu Items, Painstakingly Ranked – Thrillist
20 Fascinating Graphs To Help Us Make Sense of the World – Ned Hardy
Keep these windproof and waterproof survival matches on hand in case of an emergency – Amazon
The Truth About Starting a New Career After 50 – Esquire
Should Your Hair Be Clean or Dirty Before Coloring It? – Makeup
The Buzzing Nostalgia and Furious Competition of Electric Football Tournaments – Mel Magazine
US Air Force confirms first successful AI dogfight – The Verge
How to Start a Start-Up: A Free Course from Y Combinator Taught at Stanford – Open Culture
10 Famous Historical Beheading Victims Who Were Brave To The End – Listverse
The 100 Best Albums of the 1970s – Pitchfork
The Dumping Grounds
Why Is Exceeding the Speed of Light Not Possible?
Trying to exceed the speed of light clashes with the basic principles of how energy, mass, and time work in our universe. It’s like hitting a universal speed limit that cannot be broken because of how physics and the universe operate.
To understand why nothing can exceed the speed of light, we can think about a few key concepts from physics.
The Hidden Toll of Stress on Your Health
Chronic, unrelenting stress has become a pervasive problem in modern society, and its impact on our overall health and wellbeing is often underestimated. While most people acknowledge that stress is unpleasant, few understand the extent to which persistent stress can affect our physiology and contribute to the development of various diseases.
How to Live Life on Your Own Terms
Alright everyone, let’s get real for a second. How much of your life do you spend worrying about what other people think? How often do you make decisions based on what society tells you you “should” do, rather than what you actually want to do?
If you’re like most people, the answer is probably “way too fucking much.”
But here’s the thing: Living your life based on other people’s expectations is a surefire recipe for misery. It’s like trying to hit a moving target while blindfolded and disoriented. You’ll never win.
So what’s the alternative? Simple. You need to master the art of not giving a fuck.
The Greatest Source of Our Suffering Are The Lies We Tell Ourselves
The stories you tell yourself have the power to make or break your life. I’m not talking about the little white lies we all tell to get out of an awkward conversation or spare someone’s feelings. No, I’m talking about the deep-seated narratives we cling to that keep us stuck, small, and hurting.