In a world where connection seems just a click away, the paradox of loneliness, particularly among young men, has never been more pronounced.
This phenomenon finds a haunting mirror in the classic “Twilight Zone” episode “Miniature.” This Rod Serling-penned story, first aired in 1963, is a poignant commentary on isolation and the longing for a connection that seems increasingly elusive in today’s digital age.
EXTREMELY good. I mean, like, amazing.
At our local LA Fitness, we are the “home gym” for a few NBA players during the off-season. Amare Stoudamire came in a couple times, and Mike Bibby was a semi-regular.
But, let’s talk about this guy.
Negele Knight. Unless you lived in Phoenix during the Tom Chambers-Kevin Johnson-Dan Majerle era, you have no clue who I’m talking about, which makes sense, because, in NBA terms…he wasn’t that good. He bounced around the league a bit and was never anything more than a backup point guard who played about 8 minutes a game.
When someone really likes you, it’s effortless. They text you right away or soon after, they will be excited to make plans to meet you, they’ll flirt and ask you questions, they’ll seem interested in your life.
What they won’t do is be unsure whether they’re free, leave you on read or wait hours to reply, not ask questions and give you short replies.
In a world where the clamor for attention and the relentless pursuit of external validation dominate the zeitgeist, the archetype of a fully mature man emerges as a beacon of quiet strength and stability.
This figure embodies an equilibrium that resonates with a profound sense of self-assurance and inner peace.
He is the epitome of what it means to be centered and balanced, characteristics that define not just maturity, but a deep understanding of the self and one’s place in the universe.
The Most Underrated Sci-Fi Movies of the 1970s – Den of Geek
Reading Between The Lines – ‘Doors of Perception’ – Ned Hardy
Some of the best moneyyou will ever spent as a homeowner has to be the Little Giant adjustable ladder. Clean gutters, change smoke detectors and batteries, and always doing so with plenty of stability – Amazon
Visualizing the American Workforce as 100 People – Visual Capitalist
Turns out, there’s a very important reason surgeons wear blue. A doctor explains why – Upworthy
6 essential tips for surviving long flights from a former Air Force pilot who now flies one of the longest commercial flights in the world – Insider
How to Ask Someone to Be Your Mentor – Life Hacker
The 7 Most Ridiculous Lies You Were Taught In History Class – Linkiest
Every Animated Disney Movie Ranked From Worst To Best – Screen Rant
The 40 Best TV Finales of the 21st Century, Ranked – The Ringer
Trivia Question of the Day – Ned Hardy
If you want to clear out the wax in your ear like a professional, get this digital othoscope that displays whats exactly in your ear! – Amazon
How to make friends anywhere you move – NPR
Here’s What It Looks Like When Americans Retire Overseas Six: retirees open up about the financial and personal challenges of relocating abroad in retirement – WSJ
A guide to meditation for people who think they can’t meditate – VOX
10 Daily Habits that Often Waste 90 Percent of Our Time – Marc and Angel
11 slang terms you’ll only hear in prison, according to correctional officers – Insider
How Pain Can Be a Teacher and Why We Need to Stop Avoiding It – Tiny Buddha
I worked for fourteen years at a family managed and family-owned business (27-years in the family) with both full-service car washes and self-service washes.
There is a STUPID amount of money in both but types of business but equally a bucket full of problems you don’t see from the outside or in the P/L accounting reports.
The longstanding belief that renting is akin to “throwing away money” has pervaded financial advice for generations. However, this perspective oversimplifies a complex decision and overlooks the substantial benefits renting can offer.
While homeownership has its benefits, it’s crucial to understand that renting can be a perfectly valid and smart financial choice depending on your circumstances. Let’s explore why:
