According to multiple sources, it appears that Obama is extending his stay in Afghanistan without letting the family know. That’s right, Obama plans on extending U.S. combat operations in Afghanistan. Now if you know me, I’m not exactly the biggest political advocate out there. I real don’t give a crap about politics, but this is pretty […]
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Why the Midlife Crisis Hits Early Sometimes
I hate the term “midlife crisis” because I feel like it’s real definition is when someone loses their identity. In other words, the midlife crisis is when someone figures out that their lifestyle is ineffective. I believe that the “midlife crisis” is a good thing when it hits early. It means that you’ve discovered your […]
The Problem with Reading Between the Lines
Reading between the lines is such and automatic thing that many of us aren’t even aware we do it. Yes, language is very interpretable, but in serious situations, it’s always better to make sure what someone means. It’s much better than just assuming they mean something, even if it seems intuitive. How many times have […]
Gay Marriage Ban Struck Down As Unconstitutional
Wyoming’s Gay Marriage Ban Struck Down As Unconstitutional Looks like politicians are wasting their time again. The gay marriage ban has been struck down as unconstitutional. Wyoming is next in link after Arizona in the ruling. I honestly can’t believe so much energy goes into same gay marriage. There is absolutely NO SHRED of evidence […]
The Blessing of Being Incorrect
I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work. –Thomas A. Edison It’s such a shame that so many people feel extremely uncomfortable when they make an error in judgement or come up with an incorrect answer. I find people either scrambling for an excuse or looking to justify their decisions. It’s […]
How to Develop a Habit Easily
Anyone will tell you that the key to developing a new habit is consistency, but that’s too vague for most people. Before you can be consistent at anything, a foundation needs to be laid to promote hat consistency. Our character is basically a composite of our habits. Because they are consistent, often unconcious patterns, they […]
Everyone Sucks at Everything
Yeah, I said it. Our social system and the values it creates are pretty inefficient. People live their lives thinking they’re making their own choices and they know how to solve problems. Unfortunately, very few understand science and even fewer can practice science independently of their values. Of course there are times where we don’t […]
Why is Communication so Hard?
The point of communication is getting your point across to the other person and have it interpreted the way you mean it. If the person misinterpreted your words or gestures, then you’ve failed at communicating with them effectively. Our modern language is outdated and almost everything is subject to interpretation. The fact that sarcasm exists […]
Gym Tells Woman That Her Body Is Too Intimidating
You guessed it. More Planet Fitness bullshi’t. Planet Fitness is known for it’s cult-like rules and bans. One of those is banning “gymtimidation.” Anything that is seemingly intimidating is looked down upon in Planet Fitness and called “gymtimidation”. That’s right, if you are deemed intimidating, whether it’s by lifting too much weight or being in great […]
Dietary Supplements
First of all, I’d like to say I’m not a big fan of dietary supplements, but in some cases, they’re necessary. Vegetarians, vegans and those with food allergies inevitably may have to supplement in order to avoid malnutrition. With that being said, there are three principles to supplementing wisely: Get nutrients from food whenever possible […]