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.
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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.
“I Don’t Have Enough Time”
Takes a deep breath Alright, let’s talk about this pathetic little excuse that so many people use to justify their lack of success and achievement in life:
“I don’t have enough time.”
Oh really? You don’t have enough time?
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Why are so many young people getting cancer? – VOX
How to Think about “Implicit Bias” – Scientific American
The Ultimate Guide to Bizarre Lies Your Mom Told You – Atlas Obscura
Why it’s so hard for some people to accept compliments – BBC
A Discovery Among the Mummies Reveals a Sick, Sad Truth
What’s your single best tip for traveling in Japan? Here’s what frequent visitors said – CNBC
What is the Most Expensive Dinner in the World? – Nerdable
Trivia Question of the Day – Ned Hardy
Use unflavored denture cleaning tablets to clean out your water bottles! For around $5 you can get a box of over 100 tablets that do an amazing job cleaning bacteria and hard water buildup inside your water bottles – Amazon
The 9 Most Infamous NHL Line Brawls Since 2000 – Bleacher Report
I Made One Simple Financial Change and It Lowered My Spending – The Atlantic
Influencer Nails Why Situationships Rarely Ever Lead To Actual Romance – TikTok
Why saving for retirement has never felt scarier — or more confusing – Business Insider
The One Carbohydrate You Should Be Eating for Gut Health – Hum
10 Signs That You’re an Introvert – Linkiest
The Dumping Grounds
Confessions Of A Golden Gate Bridge Jumper AND Survivor
What was so bad in your life that got you to the point of jumping?
It was a number of things! I’ve struggled with debilitating pain since I was 13 and depression, anxiety, and complex PTSD since I was 15 so that’s what the suicidal ideation was but two weeks before my psychiatrist at the time doubled my antidepressants (very bad idea) which threw me into a manic episode. I ended up dropping my savings on tattoos and then jumping off the bridge in a week.
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If Not Money, Possessions, or Status… Then What?
We live in a society that constantly bombards us with messages about what we should want in life. Advertisers tell us that happiness comes from driving the latest car model, wearing designer clothing, or indulging in luxury vacations.
The media glorifies the rich and famous, making us believe that status and wealth are the ultimate measures of a life well lived.
But what if, at the end of the day, none of those things truly bring about the deep fulfillment and contentment we all crave? What if we reach all of those socially prescribed goals, only to find that we still feel strangely empty inside?
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