Life

Confidence, friendships, routines and the decisions that actually move the needle.

The BRO Code. What to do, what not to do, and a few laughs on the way.

Gold and silver, and what metal actually does

Metal isn't an investment in the usual sense. It's insurance with a carrying cost. What to buy, what to skip, and how much is sane.

GuideAutosDean Shaw22 Sept 20266 min

Your first project car should be boring, cheap and popular

The car you learn on should be dull, plentiful and easy to get parts for. Three tempting alternatives will quietly eat your budget instead.

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Rewrite my CV so it actually gets read

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GuideWoodworkingWes Dunbar22 Sept 20266 min

Build a garage workshop you'll use on a Tuesday night

Most home shops fail for one reason: starting takes too long. Fix that first, and the tools take care of themselves.

Shirts.com — Design it with AI. Wear it this week.

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Crypto5 min read

Read the filings before you buy the ticker

A working method for judging a business from its own documents, and how the same questions apply to a token.

Poll

How often do you see your closest friends?

GuideAutosDean Shaw22 Sept 20266 min

What to check before you hand a stranger cash for a car

A private sale can save you thousands or cost you a transmission. The difference is about ninety minutes of work and the willingness to walk away.

GuideWoodworkingWes Dunbar22 Sept 20266 min

Build a tool tote first, and buy these five tools

One board, one afternoon, no table saw. The project that teaches you square cuts, glue-ups and finish — and gets used for the next twenty years.

Names.com — The name is the first thing you sell

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GuideCryptoRay Okonkwo22 Sept 20266 min

What a rate change actually does to your mortgage and your savings

One percentage point moves a typical mortgage payment by about two hundred dollars a month. Most people never do the arithmetic. Do it once and it changes how you borrow.

Quiz

Does your wardrobe actually fit you?

Five questions, honestly answered, and a plan for the next fortnight.

GuideAutosDean Shaw22 Sept 20266 min

What it really takes to get a car past 250,000 miles

Most cars die of neglected fluids and small leaks, not worn-out engines. The schedule that prevents it's shorter than you think.

GuideFitnessCal Brennan22 Sept 20266 min

Why eight hours in bed doesn't feel like eight hours of sleep

You were horizontal from ten till six and you still woke up flattened. The gap between time in bed and actual sleep is where the problem usually lives.

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