One landlord has taken house rules to the extreme.
A potential tenant looking for a room to rent was so taken aback by the strange list of rules handed to her by the landlord – before she’d even signed a contract – that she shared with Twitter.
Rules range from “no pork EVER IN THE HOUSE or fridge” to “no more than 2 visits a month and visitors must be in your room and CANNOT stay the night unless discussed with me beforehand”.
The list states that a £15 fine will be given if dishes are left in the sink and a £100 fine for any additional heaters used in rooms.
Illegal downloading is forbidden as well – if caught, it will result in an immediate eviction.
These are helpful things to look for when trying to gauge attraction.
If you’re talking to a cashier and she tells you for any reason when she gets off work, she wants you to come back.
If a girl gives you her number, on some level she is interested. Meaning she gives it to you without you prompting her first, though often if she gives it to you after you ask her it still means she’s interested* If a girl repeatedly mentions how she wishes she had a nice guy to date, she is interested.
If a girl asks about your relationship status out of the blue, she is interested.
If a girl you don’t know approaches you and asks for the time, but then lingers in your vicinity, she wants you to come back up and approach her because she is interested.
If a girl who is not a best friend type suggests watching a movie when you two are hanging out alone, she wants something to happen. She is interested.
If a girl says she “needs to talk to you”, but then it ends up being something really stupid like “I don’t know what colour to dye my hair”, then she probably chickened out of telling you she likes you.
Physical touching while a girl is having a conversation with you usually means she is interested.
Any time a girl seems to giggle WAY more than she should during a conversation, it means she is interested.
If a girl you’re not very close friends with mentions the fact she broke up with her ex and is looking for someone new, by God make a move! She is interested. This could mean it’s just a rebound relationship, but nonetheless she’s interested
A girl almost never talks about wanting a one night stand to a guy unless she wants to with him. (This is more on the topic of sex than dating, but I thought I’d include it anyway)
This one blows my mind that some guys miss! If a girl asks to sit next to you somewhere where there are other viable empty places/tables to sit at, she’s interested!
If a girl starts talking about “how well you two get along”, she is interested in you.
If a non-best friend girl is with her friends and ditches them to hang out with you, she is interested in you.
If a girl tells you she’s lonely at home (by means of text, E-Mail, FaceBook, phone, etc. etc.), she wants you to come over! She most likely is interested in you!
If a girl says she’s really cold in an obviously warm environment, she probably wants you to warm her up (either through a hug or occasionally offering your jacket chivalrously). She’s interested in you.
If a girl starts complaining about how all the guys just want her for sex, and that she wishes she had a sweet guy, she’s interested in you. However, I can’t guarantee she’d really be the type most guys would want to date. At the same time, this can be one of the few less obvious hints, where she is testing how you react and judging your answer to see if you’re someone she’s interested in.
If a girl says she’s “new in town” and wants someone to show her around, nine times out of ten it’s because she’s trying to find an excuse to be around you one on one.
If a girl seems to be smiling with you way more than she does when she talks to other people, she’s interested in you.
I know it’s cliche, but a lot of girls still twirl their hair when flirting. Girls usually stop doing this by the time they’re 21.
A girl who keeps beating herself up on her looks, not only is she fishing for a compliment, she’s fishing for YOUR compliment. Though this usually means she’s interested in you, she could just be looking for attention. If she does it often to multiple people, it’s probably the latter.
In most contexts, if a girl asks you how her outfit looks, she wants you to check her out. She is interested in you.
If a girl talks about how long she spent getting ready and then asks your opinion on how she looks, she did it to impress you. (If she does this when you and her had specifically made plans to hang out, it’s even more explicit. Exceptions to this rule are weddings, parties, etc. etc.)
Girls like confidence. If you think a girl is interested in you, go for it! The worst that happens is a no. If she has a worse reaction, she’s someone you wouldn’t want to be around anyway.
If a girl is constantly leaving you to talk very briefly to her other female friends, then runs back to you to talk more. She is interested in you and is filling them in on all the details. This is especially true if it’s accompanied by a lot of smiling. Disclaimer: It’s impossible to know if these are always true in every situation, but from my experience they are true. Please don’t shoot me in the face if some turn out not to work for you.
PFC Richie sniffs at the delicate perfume of his girlfriend in Jay, Oklahoma, as he opens her letter in Vietnam, April 12, 1966
It was his one eccentricity. The pantyhose, he said, had the properties of a good-luck charm. He liked putting his nose into the nylon and breathing in the scent of his girlfriend’s body, he liked the memories this inspired, he sometimes slept with the stockings up against his face, the way an infant sleeps with a magic blanket, secure and peaceful. More than anything,though, the stockings were a talisman for him. They kept him safe. They gave access to a spiritual world, where things were soft and intimate, a place where he might someday take his girlfriend to live. Like many of us in Vietnam, Dobbins felt the pull of superstition, and he believed firmly and resolutely in the protective power of the stockings. They were like body armor, he thought. Whenever we saddled up for a late-night ambush, putting on our helmets and flak jackets, Henry Dobbins would make a ritual out of arranging the nylons around his neck, carefully tying a knot, draping the two leg sections over his left shoulder. There were some jokes, of course, but we came to appreciate the mystery of it all. Dobbins was invulnerable. Never wounded, never a scratch. In August, he tripped a Bouncing Betty, which failed to detonate. And a week later he got caught in the open during a fierce little firefight, no cover at all, but he just slipped the pantyhose over his nose and breathed deep and let the magic do its work.
It turned us into a platoon of believers. You don’t dispute facts. But then, near the end of October, his girlfriend dumped him. It was a hard blow. Dobbins went quiet for a while,staring down at her letter, then after a time he took out the stockings and tied them around his neck as a comforter.
“No sweat,” he said. “I still love her. The magic doesn’t go away.”
-The Things They Carried
Laika, the first dog in space. No provisions were made for her return, and she died there 1957
One of the sceintist had regrets about sending Laika into space. Oleg Gazenko
“Work with animals is a source of suffering to all of us. We treat them like babies who cannot speak. The more time passes, the more I’m sorry about it. We shouldn’t have done it. We did not learn enough from the mission to justify the death of the dog.”
Oldest known photo of a tornado, taken about 20 miles SW of Howard, South Dakota, United States. (August 28th, 1884)
How did pre-colonization, Midwest, Native Americans deal with tornados?
There is the account of Iseeo, a Kiowa informant to the anthropologist James Mooney. The Kiowa called tornadoes Mánkayía. Mánkayía was a great medicine horse, or a horse-like spirit.
Here is an excerpt from Iseeo’s account. Iseeo was a member of a war party returning from a raid against the Utes, when they encountered a tornado near the Washita River in Oklahoma.
Suddenly, the leader of the party shouted for the men to dismount and prepare for a hard rain. Soon, too, with the approaching cloud, lseeo recalled hearing a -roar that sounded like buffalo in the rutting season. Sloping down from the cloud a sleeve appeared, its center red; from this lightning shot out. The tremendous funnel tore through the timber bordering the Washita. heaving trees into the air.
Some of the young men wanted to run away, but the older, more experienced Kiowas knew what must be done. They called for everyone to try hard and brace themselves. The elders drew their pipes from saddlebags and lit them. They raised their pipes to the storm spirit, entreating it to smoke, and to go around them. The cloud heard their prayers, lseeo explained, and passed by.
Woman being arrested for wearing one piece bathing suit & showing a little leg. 1922 Chicago
Execution by cannon, in Shiraz, Iran, mid-late 19th century
The Royal Navy on the way home from France with Queen Victoria on board, who had just visited Napoleon III, 1858
Gold diggers marching through Chilkoot pass, the only way towards Dawson City, 1898
Iceberg that had red and black paint on it. They believe that this is the iceberg that sank the Titanic. Photographed in 1912
Porsche showing the model of the beetle to Hitler, 1930s
The Olympic flame arrives in Berlin, 1936
Driving class at Michigan Highland Park University, 1939
To demonstrate the superiority of the Red Army, 57.000 German prisoners of war are herded through downtown Moscow, July 1944
Japanese guards bow before US prisoners of war being released from a Yokohama detention center following the capitulation of Japan, 1945
Woodstock – The Opening Ceremony. Bethel, New York, 14 August 1969
Slave torturing devices. The collar may have been used to prevent him from escaping through narrow openings, like windows, etc, 1863
4 year old Joseph Schleifstein, who survived the Holocaust by being kept hidden by his father, from Nazi officials inside Buchenwald concentration camp, is seen here shortly after his liberation in April, 1945
Joseph Schleifstein (born March 7, 1941) is a Polish-born American who survived Buchenwald concentration camp at the age of four, one of the youngest to survive the Holocaust. He was hidden by his father in a large sack, enabling him to avoid detection by SS guards when arriving at the camp. Other prisoners helped his father keep him hidden and Schleifstein survived until the Americans liberated the camp. After the war, Schleifstein and his parents emigrated to the United States. He did not discuss his wartime experiences for decades, even with his children. His case was discovered by chance in 1999, leading to a search for him and an eventual newspaper interview.
Samuel Reshevsky, age 8, defeating several chess masters at once in France, 1920
Here’s a video of the moves he used to kick Charlie Chaplin’s ass at age 12.
You may think that successful people have a mystical quality about them. Or that they’re in on some secret that you don’t know about.
You see them lead abundant lives filled with friendships, romantic prospects, and even wealth. They’re confident. They’re “lucky” and good things always seem to happen to them.
In my years of coaching, I’ve seen all types of people succeed — tall, short, black, white, weird, foreign, rich, and poor. They achieved goals such as dating more, building self-esteem, getting fit, and excelling in business.
These individuals weren’t born with special abilities that “unsuccessful” people don’t have. To think that way is an insult to everything they’ve worked for.
They earned their success by forming habits that fostered healthy mindsets and personal fulfillment. And I’m here to help you do the same.
To accomplish that, you’ll have to recognize which of your behaviors are productive and which are holding you back.
Successful people see other people’s success as motivation, inspiration, and something to learn from.
Unsuccessful people blame, resent, or criticize the success of others because they are intimidated or insecure.
Successful people try to connect with compatible people to create positive and healthy relationships. They walk away from those who aren’t a good fit for them.
Unsuccessful people are desperate to connect with anyone – regardless of compatibility, fair treatment, and negative effects of the relationship.
Successful people don’t take rejection personally. They acknowledge that the other person isn’t interested but plenty of people will be. They do not let rejection prevent them from taking future action.
Unsuccessful people take rejection as a reflection of their self-worth. They believe that they will always be rejected and are deterred from trying again.
Successful people see their failures as a way to learn how to do better next time. They may be disappointed in their approach or current results, but don’t hate themselves for it.
Unsuccessful people see any failure as a loss. They feel overwhelming shame and hopelessness. They believe they will never be able to recover from it.
Successful people seize countless opportunities because they live through an abundance mentality. They follow up on leads – whether that’s for new jobs, new women, or networking connections.
Unsuccessful people don’t capitalize on their opportunities and may even sabotage them out of fear. Don’t follow up on numbers, set-up dates, or connect with people for business.
Successful people improve themselves through a combination of reading and real-world implementation. They value experience as a primary factor in their personal growth.
Unsuccessful people try to improve themselves through attaining knowledge but little to no practical application. They overthink, overanalyze, and prevent their own ability to grow.
Successful people are genuinely curious about others rather than expecting an immediate benefit from them. They may know what kind of connection they desire (friendly, romantic, business) with the other person but actively listen and care in the moment.
Unsuccessful people are so focused on the end result they can’t listen or genuinely connect with others. They’re too obsessed with how they’re being perceived in the moment or “winning”.
Successful people give themselves permission to attempt new or unfamiliar endeavors. They’re willing to challenge the status quo or push the boundaries. They believe in the statement “it’s better to beg for forgiveness than to ask for permission.”
Unsuccessful people always wait for permission or “signals” from others before taking action.
Successful people provide value and support to others when they can. They are willing collaborators and understand that reciprocity builds empires.
Unsuccessful people provide little to no value to others. Do not want to collaborate or share. They always try to figure out what they can get from people. When they do help or benefit others, it’s always conditional with strings attached.
Successful people don’t let people walk all over them. They know their boundaries and will enforce them when they’re crossed. They are polite but assertive when they’re being disrespected.
Unsuccessful people allow themselves to be used or abused. They’re afraid to speak up in order to avoid conflict or being rejected. They become resentful when they’re mistreated even though they let it happen.
Successful people improve themselves for themselves. They feel an immense satisfaction in their own self-development and taking care of their needs.
Unsuccessful people only improve themselves for external reasons. They do it to try and get a girlfriend back, prove someone wrong, or to receive validation.
Successful people have dreams but set consistent, attainable goals rather than abstract fantasies. They have a daily schedule where they focus on small improvements that they can take pride in. They see success in their continued efforts, and stay motivated by their small achievements.
Unsuccessful people have dreams but set arbitrary goals without holding themselves accountable. They sporadically work towards large goals, which only frustrates them when they’re not obtained. They see success only in the results, and lose motivation when things don’t work out immediately.
Successful people focus on utilizing and refining their strengths. They accept their limitations as normal and understand that no one is perfect.
Unsuccessful people obsess over their weaknesses that they can’t change. They feel like a failure because of them and can’t move past them.
Successful people ask for help when they need it. They know that people actually respect you more when you request their assistance and insight as long as you don’t abuse it.
Unsuccessful people view asking for help as weakness because of their own insecurity. Would rather struggle and try to accomplish everything on their own. Some go to the other extreme and use and abuse people constantly, leading to broken relationships.
Successful people know who they are but are open-minded to change. They will adapt to new ideas, values, and methods. They see adaptation as an asset.
Unsuccessful people are unwilling to change out of fear. They can’t accept that there are better or more efficient alternatives. They believe if they need to change, there must be something wrong with them.
Successful people know that while they help others, they know when to say “no”. They may refuse because they don’t have the time nor resources to offer their support.
Unsuccessful people will say yes even when it’s not convenient for them. They suffer because they always help others even when they need to help themselves first. They end up frustrated because they’re never fulfilled.
Successful people learn from the past but don’t dwell on it. They don’t beat themselves up about what they could have done. They focus on the lessons they’ve learned and how they can apply them to achieve future success.
Unsuccessful people see their past as a permanent burden on their lives. They allow it to dictate who they are currently and who they can be in the future. They are unable to see the beneficial lessons they can gain from coming to terms with their past.
Successful people always pursue multiple options. They don’t rely on only one avenue and hope it works out. They diversify and improve their odds.
Unsuccessful people get tunnel vision and “put all their eggs in one basket”. They focus on a single opportunity, romantic interest, or method until it doesn’t work out.
Do you notice something about all the points above? None of them are genetic qualities. They’re all actions you can take and mindsets you can adopt.
You want the real formula to success?
Know what you want -> Pursue those wants relentlessly -> Deliver value to others -> Learn and adjust your approach from failures/successes -> Repeat until you get what you want
It’s been the same formula for thousands of years and it isn’t changing any time soon.
