- 60M – $900K and also have a nice pension. I didn’t really start investing till I was 40. Been maxing 401K and Roth since. House almost paid off and zero debt.
- 49, 365k.. never made over 45,000
- 55 yrs old. $1.7m retiring in 3 months.
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Relationship Matters: “My girlfriend wants marriage, but I fear losing everything “
Hey,
I’m kind of stuck and hoping you can shed some light on things for me. See, I’ve been with my girlfriend for the same amount of time I’ve been divorced—about seven years. She’s amazing, truly. We’ve grown together, laughed, and supported each other through thick and thin. And here’s the thing: she’s ready for marriage, and part of me is too. But, there’s this other part, this nagging voice in the back of my head, that’s holding me back.
A Guide to the Five Love Languages
Pop quiz, lovebirds: What makes your partner feel most adored? Is it a heart-melting compliment, a thoughtful gift, or maybe just a long, tight hug at the end of a tough day? According to relationship guru Dr. Gary Chapman, how we express and experience love can be broken down into five distinct “love languages”—and getting fluent in your partner’s preferred language is the secret sauce to keeping your bond strong and satisfying.
Why Falling on Your Face is the Key to Success
Failure is not something to be afraid of. It’s not something to avoid at all costs. In fact, failure is the single most important key to success.
You heard me right. Failing, falling flat on your face, screwing up royally… this is the stuff that separates the winners from the losers in life.
Linkage
There’s no reason to be scared of AI making decisions for you in the future — computers already control your life – Business Insider
17 Graphs That Will Help You Make Sense of the World – Ned Hardy
Whether you’re traveling or camping, this portable coffee maker can give you an amazing cup of joe in 2-minutes, no cartridges or electricity required – Amazon
15 Weird Space Facts About Our Universe – Nerdable
An Honest Scouting Report of Bronny James – The Ringer
10 Signs of Heart Failure You Should Never Ignore, According to Doctors – Prevention
Here’s how police can get your data — even if you aren’t suspected of a crime – VOX
Let’s move to Disney town! Will life in its 2,000 themed homes be a dream or a nightmare? – The Guardian
Who Ate Where A social history of the NYC, told entirely through its restaurants – Grub Street
The Coolest Stargazing Experiences You Can Have Across the U.S. – Thrillist
The fine art of human prompt engineering: How to talk to a person like ChatGPT – ARS Technica
How to Grow Thicker Eyebrows – Makeup
Can you solve this brain teaser that fooled over 1000 people with PHDs? – Ned Hardy
An internet-beloved pet urine stain-removing spray so powerful it can tackle any accident — even ones that have been there for an embarrassingly long time – Amazon
What Middle-Aged People Can Do Now to Help Prevent Dementia Later – WSJ
Humans Forget. AI Assistants Will Remember Everything – Wired
10 Brutal Facts about Traveling West in a Covered Wagon – Listverse
Women’s NCAA championship TV ratings crush the men’s competition – NPR
The US finalizes rules for ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water – The Verge
The Dumping Grounds
Confessions of a Boxer Who Killed His Opponent in the Ring
How did you accidentally kill your opponent?
I honestly think the fight was rigged in my favor i even talked about this with my dad.
I came into the fight at 6’4 and 248lbs while my opponent was 5’11 and around 220, sure some fighters are ligther but it was fairly unusual to have an almost 30lb difference, coupled with the fact he was younger,less experienced and overall not a very good fighter.
22 People Reveal the Bombshells Their Therapist Dropped That Completely Changed Their Outlook
- “It sounds to me like you are trying to convince yourself to stay with your girlfriend. I’m not so sure it should be so difficult.” At the time he said this, I remember it was like he said “the earth is flat.” I thought he was crazy when he suggested relationships don’t need to be difficult. But eventually I started to realize I was trying to change myself in order to stay with this person rather than just being who I am. It took me 3 more months to finally break up with her but from that day on, I vowed to never again abandon myself just to be with someone I had convinced myself was better than me.
What Are Non-Apologies?
Non-apologies are statements that might seem like apologies on the surface but don’t actually express genuine remorse or acknowledge wrongdoing. They often shift the responsibility away from the speaker and onto the recipient of the apology, or they dilute the impact of the apology through various means. Here are some common examples:
What is a Coward?
What is a coward, you ask? A coward is someone who lets their fears dictate their life. They’re the ones who shy away from challenges, avoid risks, and always take the path of least resistance. They’re the ones who would rather stay small, stuck, and unfulfilled than face the discomfort of growth and change.