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Confession of the Day
There’s always someone who ended up in a worse situation with a bigger loss. Every time I hear those stories, it makes me feel a little better that it “could have been worse.” Hope this helps someone realize how bad it can get before you ultimately end in the same place, with the same loss, and the same need for help. It’s also therapeutic to write it down, I’ve found.
What’s It Like To Get Arrested In Japan?
I’m not a violent or evil man. I’ve paid all my taxes, never got into fights, never joined gangs, reported found wallets, helped the disabled, etc. Didn’t even drink till I was 20!
Arrest to the station:
As I was going to work, a guy stopped me and asked me if I was (my name). I told him yes. He told me he was with customs. Then 5-6 guys surrounded me as to prevent me from fleeing. Another guy came up to me and showed me a search warrant (later fond out he was the leader of the search party). I had to oblige as I thought saying no would just make things worse.
Picture of the Day
In Japan you can hire actors to pose as short/longterm spouses, children, friends, etc. A man was hired to pose as a girl’s missing father by her mother for over 8 years without his “daughter” knowing
37-year-old Ishii Yuichi is a father to over 25 families and a husband to over 600 women – but none of them are his real family members.
Together with the 1,200 actors he employs at his company Family Romance, he has played every part from stand-in father for a wedding, missing dad to long lost son and even make-believe groom in his job as a companion for hire.
The Power of Honoring Your Commitments
(photo: @rawpixel)
Have you ever found yourself constantly pushing tasks aside, promising to do them later, only to never actually get around to them? If you’re like many people, this habit of delaying commitments, even unintentionally, comes at a surprisingly high cost.
Think about it. How many times have you told someone you’ll call them later, only to never follow through? How often do you add items to your to-do list but fail to complete them? Have you ever committed to helping someone, only to let them down?
Linkage
She Played ‘Penny’ On The Big Bang Theory. See Kaley Cuoco Now At 37 – Ned Hardy
She Played Supergirl in the 1984 Film. See Helen Slater Now at 59 – Wanderer
Why You Shouldn’t Over-Apologize, and What to Say Instead – Life Hacker
Mr. Rogers Had a Simple Set of Rules for Talking to Children – The Atlantic
If you want to impress your dentist, get a Waterpik! You’ll be surprised at how much stuff gets stuck in your teeth after using one – Amazon
ESPN cutting around 20 on-air stars in dramatic round of layoffs – NY Post
10 iPhone Maintenance Tips to Keep Your Device Running Smoothly – Make Use Of
Apple is a $3 trillion company — again – The Verge
8 Relationship Dealbreakers You Should Not Tolerate as a Man – Knowledge For Men
She Played ‘Nora Bing’ on Friends. See Morgan Fairchild Now at 73 – Ned Hardy
WW2 photos restored and colorized – Leenks
Congratulations On These 5 Horrible Milestones All of Us Go Through – Linkiest
12 Historically Heart-Tugging Moments That Restore Our Faith In Humanity – Weird History
She Played ‘Young Murph’ in Interstellar. See Mackenie Foy Now at 22 – Wanderer
How to Survive for Three Days in the Wilderness: This 72-hour plan will buy you enough time to wait for search and rescue to arrive – Field And Stream
Improve Your Life With the 80/20 Rule – The Art of Manliness
20 Forgotten Video Game Franchises That Deserve a Comeback – Den of Geek
The Salary You Need to Buy a Home in 50 U.S. Cities – Visual Capitalist
He f*cked around and found out. A would-be robber was critically injured after being shot by a store owner – Jack Froot
I Stopped Taking My Phone into the Bathroom for a Month: It seemed impossible, till it wasn’t — and I’m a whole new man – Mel Magazine
The Dumping Grounds
How Can I Use The Pareto Principle To Improve My Life?
The Pareto Principle, also known as the 80/20 rule, states that roughly 80% of the effects come from 20% of the causes.
Here are a few examples to help illustrate the concept:
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What’s It Like To Be Abducted By Aliens
I never told anyone this story because I never thought they would believe me…
I was home along one evening and had gone to sleep for the night. I live with my SO and two indoor cats but she was out of state traveling for business.
I woke up in the middle of the night (wasn’t sure of time but it was completely dark) because my body was freezing cold. I actually like it cool when I sleep and usually have the temperature around 70 degrees or colder since I live in central Texas.
