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What’s The Difference Between Love And Infatuation?

I’ve found myself falling into the infatuation trap before. It’s really easy to confuse it with genuine love. But for me anyway, infatuation is a lot more like a drug.

It’s a feeling that consumes you with temporary euphoric highs, and deep, dark lows. It’s almost like a panicked state of obsession. It fills your brain so all you can think about is that person. You start to care less about what really matters in your own life…your goals, your friends, your work. All that matters when you’re infatuated, is them. And you feel a strong, leeching desire to mold yourself into the person you think they’d want you to be.

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Being Authentic In All Areas Of Life

The quote “be the same person publicly, privately and personally” offers wisdom for living an authentic life. In a world where we often wear different masks in different settings, this quote challenges us to bring alignment across the facets of our lives.

What does it mean to “be the same person” in all contexts? It means expressing your true self – your values, passions, and personality – whether you’re in a professional meeting, at home with family, or out with friends. It means not pretending to be someone you’re not to please others. It means standing firmly in your integrity, even when it’s hard.

Authentic living starts with self-awareness. We must understand our core values, goals, passions and personality traits on a deep level.

We can’t be swayed by others’ expectations. We must set our own standards for who we want to be and live by them.

Integrity is about being honest and having strong moral principles. Consistency in how we present ourselves in different areas of our lives is a testament to our integrity. It shows that our actions are aligned with our values, regardless of who’s watching.

When we’re consistent in our words, beliefs and actions – when we’re authentically ourselves in all settings – we build trust and respect. We show people they can count on us. We lead lives of purpose, meaning and satisfaction.

So be brave. Be you. In your work, your home and your community, strive to express your truest self. Don’t conform to gain others’ approval. When you live authentically, you inspire others to do the same.

 

Linkage

If You Want To Be Respected By People, Never Talk About These 11 Things – Bolde

She Played Esther in ‘Orphan’. See Isabelle Fuhrman Now at 26 – Wanderer

Whatever Happened to Playboy Model and Actress Jean Bell? – Ned Hardy

This folding car trunk organizer is designed to help you rein in whatever mayhem has been going on in the trunk for way too long – Amazon

After ‘The Marvels’ Bombs at the Box Office, What’s Next for the MCU? – Variety

How to Find the Hidden Files on Your Phone or Computer – Wired

How to Become the Best Plant Parent Ever – Dwell

The Math Trick Behind MP3s, JPEGs, and Homer Simpson’s Face – Nautilus

‘A Monster’: Super Meth and Other Drugs Push Crisis Beyond Opioids – DNYUZ

Pet Psychic Charges $550 for 90 Minutes and Has Wait List of 7,600 People – WSJ

Man fights two thieves (2 vs 1) – Reddit

The Supreme Court adopts first-ever code of ethics – NPR

If you are lifting heavy ass weights, consider getting knee sleeves. They keep your knees warm between sets, and helps keep the tendons and ligaments compressed, helping with stability in the lift overall – Amazon

Whatever Happened to Olivia Burnette From ‘The Torkelsons’? – Ned Hardy

The 7 worst things about “Nice guys” – Linkiest

Welcome to the Kinky World of AI Financial Domination – Daily Beast

Tesla Will Sue Cybertruck Flippers for Up to $50,000 in First Year of Ownership – The Drive

What to Do If Your Home Inspector Missed a Major Problem – Life Hacker

6 Life Lessons from Working with Children Facing Life-Threatening Illnesses – Tiny Buddha

 

Confessions of a Former Portland Resident

After 18 years of living in Portland, I’m no longer a resident. It’s a damned shame what happened to the city, but I couldn’t justify living there anymore.

When I first moved out there, I was in my 20s and the entire city seemed like a dream come true. Beautiful trees and architecture, great bookstores, breweries and coffeehouses, reasonably priced rent. For a city where no one would call themselves a capitalist, everyone seemed to have a side hustle of some sort; everyone I met and knew was working on their own line of kombucha or had an art studio, scrappy businesses like Pok Pok and Ruby Jewel were just starting up, food carts were popping up with dreams of brick and mortar locations. The job market was crap, but the other benefits more than made up for it.

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Children Learn From Our Examples, Not Our Words

As parents, we often find ourselves in the position of lecturers, doling out words of wisdom and advice to our children, hoping to guide them towards the right path. However, what we say often pales in comparison to what we do. Children are astute observers, and from a very young age, they begin to learn from our examples rather than our words. This phenomenon is rooted in the basic psychology of human behavior and the innate tendency of children to imitate their parents.

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What is Hedge Fund Manger, Bill Ackman’s Plan To Solve The Retirement Crisis?

Bill Ackman

The retirement crisis is an ever-growing concern in economies with aging populations and underfunded pension systems. Bill Ackman, the influential hedge fund manager of Pershing Square Capital, has stepped into the spotlight with a radical proposal that promises to reshape the landscape of retirement planning.

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11 Signs You Are Marrying the Right Person

Finding a life partner is one of the most significant decisions we make in our lives. It’s not just about the butterflies in your stomach or the romantic dates; it’s about finding someone who will be your partner through the ups and downs of life. So, how do you know if you’re about to say “I do” to the right person? Here are some signs that you’re on the right track.

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She Played Jennifer in Back to the Future. See Claudia Wells Now at 57 – Wanderer

10 things that made us smile this week – Upworthy

She Played ‘Sara’ in Adventures in Babysitting. See Maia Brewton Now at 47 – Ned Hardy

This Is, Hands Down, The Worst Parenting Style – Fatherly

Probably the best value belt there is. Very strong and durable, minimalist and sleek, more adjustable than a ratcheting belt – Amazon

If You Literally Never Cook, Start Here – Eater

Frat boy messes with Asian dude gets knocked out – Reddit

Warner Bros. Shelves John Cena’s ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Movie a Year After It Completed Filming – Hollywood Reporter

11 Lost Cities You Can Actually Visit – Afar

7 Horribly Awkward Moments That Should Never Happen to Anyone – Linkiest

She Played ‘Mercy’ in The Warriors. See Deborah Van Valkenburgh Now at 71 – Wanderer

Inside the billion-dollar meeting for the mega-rich who want to live forever – MIT

A People-Pleaser’s Guide to Reclaiming Your Life: 6 Ways to Say No – Tiny Buddha

I can’t recommend this Opsrey backpack enough for hiking. They are supremely built, have all the bells and whistles you could ask for and have a lifetime guarantee – Amazon

How does where you grow up impact your economic opportunity? – The Pudding

Meet a first-generation attorney with $347,000 in student debt who can’t land a job and says ‘there are a substantial number of people like me that are being forgotten’ – Insider

How Being Bullied Affects Your Adulthood – Slate

10 Ways to Get Your Life Back On Track After a Breakup – Knowledge For Men

10 Major Villains Whose Grand Plans Don’t Make Any Sense – Listverse