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Seeking a Purposeful Life? Begin with Writing Your Eulogy

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Every January, many of us reflect on how to make the upcoming year surpass the previous one. Given the global challenges of the past two years, this introspection feels even more pertinent.

However, the term “better” is subjective. For some, it might mean increased productivity, while for others, it’s about decluttering life to focus on genuine passions. Donald Miller, a renowned author, believes that most are in search of a deeper purpose.

In his recent book, “Hero on a Mission,” Miller posits an intriguing approach: begin by penning your eulogy. While it might seem grim initially, it’s akin to setting a goal and tracing steps backward. This strategy, effective in business or projects, can also be applied to life planning. By visualizing the desired end, one can lead a life with purpose.

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Whatever Happened To ‘Three’s Company’ Priscilla Barnes? – Ned Hardy

China’s Evergrande files for US bankruptcy protection as China economic fears mount – Reuters

What Happened to Johnny Galecki After ‘The Big Bang Theory’ Ended? – Wanderer

What Separates Highly Creative People: Brain scans reveal what fuels novel thinking – Nautilus

How to Stop People Pleasing: Experts weigh in on how to practice self-love by taking care of yourself first – Shondaland

Astronomers Have Determined the Exact Hour That Mary Shelley Thought of Frankenstein – LitHub

Meet the Retirees Who Live on Cruise Ships – Traveler

What Is Narcissism? Science Confronts a Widely Misunderstood Phenomenon – Scientific American

Shots fired after men pretend to be maintenance before trying to kick in apartment door – Reddit

She Played Agent 99 on ‘Get Smart’. See Barbara Feldon Now at 90 – Ned Hardy

The Godfather’s John Cazale Acted in Only Five Movies and All Were Nominated for an Academy Award – Wanderer

Scientists may be on brink of discovering fifth force of nature – The Guardian

CBT? DBT? Psychodynamic? What Type of Therapy Is Right for Me? – The Conversation

Take a look at all the lavish properties Jeff Bezos owns across the US – Insider

Blue Beetle is Almost DC’s Worst Opening Weekend Box Office in a Decade – Screen Rant

You Probably Need Less Money Than You Think For Retirement – Wealth of Common Sense

Street takeover in Atlanta gets busted by the Georgia State Patrol – Reddit

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What Would Happen if The US Shrunk Its Military and Forced Other Countries to Protect Their Own Borders?

Sadly the US pulling back on it’s military will make the world a more dangerous place.

Currently, the world is enjoying the longest single period  of General Peace ever. Since the end of World War Two, the number of people who have died in a war is now just low, it’s at an all time low.

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Picture Of The Day

Picture of the Day

This system was designed to combat car jacking by shooting a jet of flames at anyone standing next to either side of the car.

When this foot switch is pressed, two things happen. One, a 14-thousand volt spark would appear here in this nozzle, and then you have these four jets here shooting out gas. Liquid gas from the gas bottle in the boot. Liquid gas, as soon as it exits over the spark here, will ignite and a ball of flame will shoot out of both side of the vehicle. Incapacitating the hijackers immediately.”

Amazingly perhaps, the system’s legal in South Africa – provided the driver is acting in self defence as depicted in this mock-up.

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Life Advice

Don’t Take Anything Personally

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Whatever happens around you, don’t take it personally. Using an earlier example, if I see you on the street and I say, "Hey, you are so stupid," without knowing you, it’s not about you; it’s about me. If you take it personally, then perhaps you believe you are stupid. Maybe you think to yourself, "How does he know? Is he clairvoyant, or can everybody see how stupid I am?"

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He Was 5’7″. After Surgery, He’ll Be 5’10” – BuzzFeed

Whatever Happened To Three’s Company Jenilee Harrison? – Ned Hardy

How a Lost Bet Led One of Hollywood’s Biggest Stars to Appear on ‘Friends’ – Wanderer

10 Things That Stop Us From Becoming Rich and Ways to Fix Them – Bright Side

Their screwdrivers are pretty hard to beat in terms of value. The tips are high quality and the “laser tips”, while gimmicky in name, don’t strip. So long as you like the feel of the handles, they’re a no-brainier IMO – Amazon

He found his girl in the men’s restroom stall with another dude – Reddit

The Chernobyl Disaster May Have Also Built a Paradise – Wired

A Native Texan’s List of the 8 Best Barbecue Joints in the Lone Star State – Afar

How to make tough choices in relationships – Washington Post

Achtung! How Wolfenstein 3D Shocked the World, 30 Years Later – How To Geek

The Shawshank Redemption Could Have Been Perfect Had It Not Been For This One Character – Wanderer

Michael Jordan’s son teases wedding to Scottie Pippen’s ex – NY Post

Driverless Car Gets Stuck in Wet Concrete in San Francisco – SF Gate

21 Incredible Facts No One Knows – Linkiest

50 Brilliant ‘Child Hacks’ For Babysitters, Parents, Teachers, And Nurses – Thought Catalog

Extremely Lucky Cyclist Cheats Death – Leenks

The ‘Cuckold Consultant’ Will Take Your Money and Unleash Your Wife – Mel Magazine

The Secret to Making Your Weekends Feel Longer – Life Hacker

On Getting Rejected a Lot (and Liking It) – Outside