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Life Advice

Finding Purpose in the Pain: The Role of Suffering in Personal Growth

Suffering

Let’s cut the crap: life can be a real shit-show sometimes. We’ve all had those moments where it feels like the universe is taking a giant cosmic dump on our dreams and grinding our hopes into a fine, sad powder.

It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that the key to a good life is to minimize pain and maximize pleasure. But what if I told you that the opposite is true?

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Finances

Tough Financial Situation of the Day

I’m in 250k worth of debt and I’m seriously considering going back to school

So I recently stumbled across a new career prospect that I’m extremely interested in . It’s in the medical field and I’d be making upwards of 150-200k right after graduating from the 2.5 years of schooling. The only issue I’m having is that I’m already in over 240k worth of high interest student loan debt . I currently make 70k working 2 jobs and I know my salary will increase but it’ll probably take another 7-10 years before even reaching $150k .

Is it worth applying for the program? It’s a very rigorous program and I can’t possibly work through it. I’m also on only 1 income at the moment so I’ll be responsible for covering living expenses for my self and my mother who lives with me.

This job will give me such a good quality of life after , but I’ll like come out owing $400k since interest on my current loans will keep accruing while in college.

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Movies

The 6 Best Episodes of the Twilight Zone from the 1985 Revivial

Twilight Zone 1985

When the 1985 revival of “The Twilight Zone” made its debut, it faced the monumental task of living up to the legacy of Rod Serling’s original series – a show that had redefined the boundaries of television with its thought-provoking blend of science fiction, fantasy, and psychological horror.

While it’s a widely held view that the revival didn’t quite capture the full magic and depth of its predecessor, it did, without a doubt, deliver a handful of episodes that not only resonated with fans but also would likely have garnered the approval of Serling himself.

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Actors

Whatever Happened To Actor Thomas Wilson Brown from ‘Honey I Shrunk The Kids’?

Thomas Wilson Brown

In 1989, “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids” captivated audiences with its inventive storyline and special effects, introducing the world to a charming young actor named Thomas Wilson Brown.

As Russell ‘Russ’ Thompson, Jr., Brown won hearts with his portrayal of the courageous and empathetic teenager next door. But as the credits rolled and years passed, many fans have found themselves wondering: What happened to Thomas Wilson Brown, the teen idol from this beloved family adventure?

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Links

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6 Steps to Discovering Your Passion in Life and What Truly Excites You – Knowledge For Men

10 Dishes That Will Help You Understand Laotian Cuisine Better – Ned Hardy

These stools will help you take the most efficient crap of your life. They raise your feet while you sit on the toilet, helping to straighten your colon and provide a smoother channel for poop to exit your body – Amazon

Apple’s ingenious ‘green bubble’ trick – Business Insider

Man pleads guilty to stealing former coworker’s identity for 30 years – ARS Technica

Do These 5 Emotionally Intelligent Things Within 5 Minutes Of Meeting Someone – Fast Co

Disney Declares Victory in Proxy Fight as Nelson Peltz Fails to Win Board Seat – Hollywood Reporter

The Golden Rules of Retirement Travel – Traveler

14 Secret Code Words You Might Want to Know – Mental Floss

The allure of fasting diets for successful people — and where it falls short – Insider

26 Nostalgic Photos That Will Bring Up Memories of the Good Ol’ Days – Ned Hardy

I don’t know how people live without a back scratcher. I always keep one near my desk. The pleasure of an hard to reach itch scratched is incomparable – Amazon

The Strangest Places To Explore In the Balkans – Malorie’s Adventure

Americans Now Think They’ll Need a Record $1.46 Million to Retire Comfortably – Money

Iowa-LSU NCAA Rematch Sets All-Time Record for Women’s Basketball – Reporter

The Best WrestleMania Matches of All Time – Den of Geek

They Got a ‘Sleep Divorce’—and Their Marriage Has Never Been Better – WSJ

America’s Top Companies by Revenue (1994 vs. 2023) – Visual Capitalist

50 Brilliant “Shower Thoughts” That Will Brake Your Mind – Sad and Useless