IntroOk kinfolks—it’s time for me to put another target on my back. I’ve spent the last several months digging into something I had a gut feeling about. It started off with a question. Then a pattern. Now I’m staring at a full-blown problem hiding in plain sight. Some of these so-called “hard conversations” aren’t what […]
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By Dr. Leo Croft | Stix Intel Let’s stop pretending. There’s a war happening in America right now—and no, it’s not the one in the headlines. It’s not about tanks or missiles. It’s not even about votes anymore. This war is psychological. Digital. Strategic. It’s fought in algorithms, legislation, leaks, and silence. And while one […]
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By Dr. Leo Croft | Stix Intel Something big is happening. And most people have no idea. You’ve felt the tension.Markets crashing and rebounding without warning.News cycles spinning so fast it’s hard to know what’s real.Elon Musk showing up beside Donald Trump like a tech-sector shadow.Bitcoin dropping hard. Then rising again.Tesla stock getting hammered—then suddenly […]
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Life is a movie. Your movie. You are the protagonist, the director, the editor—all in one. Every day, you shape your storyline, navigating plot twists, triumphs, and setbacks. But here’s something most people don’t realize: your supporting cast matters just as much as your own performance. Yet, so many people keep the wrong actors in […]
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The Hidden Costs of “Alcohol Tolerance” Sobriety is often framed as a sign of weakness. We live in a culture that praises alcohol tolerance as a badge of honor, where social gatherings are incomplete without a toast, and where being able to “hold your liquor” is applauded. But let’s be real: alcohol tolerance is just […]
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The Ultimate Betrayal: Lying About Illness as a Tool of Manipulation Let’s dive into this curious corner of human behavior, where the manipulation of love takes center stage. Picture it: someone you care deeply about—maybe a partner, a family member, or even a close friend—drops a bombshell. They’re gravely ill. Your heart breaks, your world […]
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People, it’s time to call out the elephant in the room. That elephant is Elon Musk. The man hailed by some as a visionary entrepreneur and savior of technology has a far more complicated and uncomfortable background—one that warrants scrutiny. It’s not just his actions today, but where he comes from that should make us […]
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What Happened to Online Gaming Communities? A Call to Action Remember the days of Halo 2 on Xbox Live? Back then, gaming wasn’t just about the competition; it was about connection. Players would squad up, strategize, and often forge real-life friendships with teammates on the other side of the controller. The Battlefield series gave us […]
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As someone with a PhD in Psychology who has worked as a consultant to companies and local governments, I’ve seen firsthand how the roles of PhD holders and practitioner doctorate holders differ in practice. My work involves providing insight into how companies and government actions may affect the public, and this perspective has deepened my […]
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In a world where social media has become an integral part of daily life, many individuals unknowingly use their online personas to manage underlying emotional and psychological struggles. One specific behavior—frequently changing profile pictures—can serve as a lens to examine deeper issues of identity, self-perception, and coping. Let’s delve into the psychology behind this behavior […]
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