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Psychology
fromBuzzFeed
6 months ago

People Are Sharing The Wildest Life-Ruining Decisions They've Ever Witnessed

Non-substance decisions—risky investments, prolonged theft, and violent acts—can abruptly destroy finances, careers, safety, and futures.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Fall and redemption of Becker and Wiggins shows sporting glory does not deliver purpose or meaning | Cath Bishop

Two sporting legends experienced abuse, addiction, bankruptcy, imprisonment, and loss of dignity, revealing sport's unsafe, inhumane environments where talent can become a liability.
fromBusiness Insider
8 months ago

From riches to rags: 20 lottery winners who lost it all and wound up broke

Then they won and bought a million-dollar barn-converted house and a Porsche, not to mention luxurious trips to Dubai, Monaco, and New York City. Media stories say their fortune ended in 2010 when a freak fire gutted their house, which was underinsured, forcing them to shell out for repairs and seven months of temporary accommodations. Shortly after, there were claims that Roger drove away in the Porsche after Lara confronted him over emails suggesting that he was interested in another woman.
World news
Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
10 months ago

Former Millionaires Are Revealing How They Lost All Of Their Money, And My Mouth Is Wide Open

Even millionaires can lose everything due to mismanagement, poor choices, and unforeseen circumstances.
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