Greatness Code: The Formula Behind Unstoppable Success
Greatness Code, authored by Alan Guarino, presents a leadership framework built around the 5Qs—stamina, courage, resilience, persistence, and passion. The book targets finance professionals, especially those in trade credit and treasury, by translating these qualities into disciplined habits and relationship‑focused strategies. Guarino also highlights the importance of social capital, positioning the guide as a practical career‑development tool rather than pure motivation. Its real‑world examples make it a useful reference for early‑ to mid‑career finance leaders seeking influence and impact.
Teen Demands Dad Fix Light, Sparks Bittersweet Reflection
My 14 y/o daughter tried to turn on a hallway light but the bulb was burnt out so she stomped up to me and said, “Dude, the hall light has been out for days, change it already. I thought you...
The States With the Most (And Least) Mountain Bike Trails Per Person
A recent RVezy analysis ranking the lower 48 states by mountain‑bike trail mileage per 100,000 residents shows South Dakota at the top with 51.6 miles, while Louisiana trails far behind at 1.2 miles. The study also places Wyoming, Vermont, and...
Bumblebees Can Perceive Rhythm, Despite Their Brains Being the Size of a Sesame Seed
A new study published in Science shows that bumblebees, despite having brains the size of a sesame seed, can learn abstract rhythmic patterns and apply them flexibly across different tempos. Researchers trained bees to associate specific LED flash sequences with...
The New Rubin Telescope Discovers over 11,000 New Asteroids in First Observations
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile has cataloged over 11,000 previously unknown asteroids during its first 1.5 months of operation, including 33 newly identified near‑Earth objects (NEOs). The survey also recorded roughly one million observations of more than 80,000...
“Where There Is Colour, There Is Imagination”: Painting the Dream, and the Persistence of Surrealism
Opera Gallery’s "Dreaming in Colour" exhibition opened in London on March 5, 2026, featuring twenty‑five contemporary artists who fuse vivid palettes with surrealist motifs. The show positions colour as a narrative engine, allowing works by Gustavo Nazareno, Xevi Solà, and Oh de Laval to reinterpret...
Exhausted? These Are the 5 Best Yoga for Sleep Practices on YouTube.
The article curates five top‑rated YouTube yoga sessions designed to ease viewers into sleep, ranging from 8 to 14 minutes. Each video blends gentle stretches, breath work, and relaxation cues, with formats that start on the stomach, in a chair,...
From Lehman Collapse to $25M Bootstrapped SaaS
In 2008, Lehman Brothers collapsed, and my job got regulated out of existence with it. In 2025, I hit $25M ARR with no VC funding and a team of under 35. I’m Adam, and this is my story of...
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“Everest” True Story: What Happened to the Real Climbers — and a Side-by-Side Look at the Film’s Cast
The 2015 survival thriller *Everest*, starring Jason Clarke and Jake Gyllenhaal, dramatizes the 1996 Mount Everest disaster that claimed eight lives. Directed by Baltasar Kormákur, the film grossed over $203 million worldwide against a $55 million budget and is now streaming on...
Signs Your Teen Might Benefit From Therapy (and How to Start the Conversation)
Teen mental‑health diagnoses have surged 35% between 2016 and 2023, with 40% of adolescents now experiencing persistent sadness or hopelessness. GoodTherapy outlines five warning signs—including prolonged emotional withdrawal, abrupt changes in behavior or academic performance, unexplained physical complaints, and risky...
From Cost Center to Growth Engine: Mindset Shift Required
#CIOChat Q1: For decades IT was framed solely as a cost center focused on efficiency and uptime. Now AI, data, and digital products can + must drive revenue directly. What psychological (or other) shift has to happen in your org before...
Oxidized LDL in Vascular Dementia
Oxidized low‑density lipoprotein (oxLDL) is emerging as a key driver of vascular dementia by damaging the brain’s microvascular endothelium and compromising the blood‑brain barrier. Epidemiological data show that each 1 mmol/L increase in LDL raises all‑cause dementia risk by roughly 8%....
Effective Leaders Communicate Purpose, Direction, and Progress
Good leaders must communicate the following: Purpose – why are we doing what we’re doing? Direction – where are we going? Progress – how are we doing? I call this trio PDP. The clearer the PDP is to the team,...
Design Health Tools for Bad Days, Not Just Good Ones
If a health product only works on good days, it doesn’t work. That sounds obvious. But most products are still built like everyone is calm, focused, and ready to optimize their life at 7:12am. That’s not how behavior change works. So a lot of...
Blood Proteins Can Help Build Conductive Polymers in the Brain
Researchers at Purdue University discovered that iron-containing blood proteins can catalyze the in‑vivo polymerization of n‑doped poly(benzodifurandione) (n‑PBDF), forming conductive polymer meshes around neurons in mice. The method replaces copper salts with naturally abundant hemoglobin and myoglobin, eliminating toxicity concerns...
Books Our Editors Loved This Week
The New York Times Book Review released its weekly "5 New Books We Love" list on April 2, 2026, highlighting a curated selection of recent titles across literary fiction, nonfiction, thrillers, romance, and mystery. The editors emphasize the ability for...
Graphene 'Nano-Aquariums' Capture Atomic-Resolution Videos of Gold Atoms in Solvents
Scientists at the University of Manchester’s National Graphene Institute have built graphene‑sealed “nano‑aquariums” that enable atomic‑resolution video of gold atoms in a variety of organic solvents. Using transmission electron microscopy at the ePSIC facility, they recorded gold atoms hopping, pairing...
The Best Places To Work Out With A View In Ocean City, Maryland
Ocean City, Maryland, is positioning its shoreline and boardwalk as a fitness playground, offering everything from $10 beach yoga sessions to stand‑up paddleboard classes. Cyclists can ride the historic three‑mile boardwalk before crowds arrive, and a nearby four‑mile bike path...
EPA Addresses Microplastics, PFAS in Drinking Water; HHS to Study Microplastics in Humans
The EPA announced that microplastics, PFAS, pharmaceuticals and additional chemicals will be added to the Sixth Contaminant Candidate List (CCL 6) for drinking water. The draft list is open for public comment for 60 days, with a final version expected by...
How We Came to Be: Scientists Get First Look at the Evolution of Early Complex Animals
Scientists uncovered over 700 fossils in Yunnan, China, dating to about 539 million years ago, revealing three‑dimensional, bilaterally symmetric animals in the late Ediacaran. The finds push the emergence of complex body plans and active locomotion millions of years earlier than...
The Best Country Music on Bandcamp, March 2026
Bandcamp Daily’s March 2026 roundup spotlights the most compelling independent country releases, ranging from Tony Trischka’s bluegrass‑rich *Earl Jam 2* to the left‑leaning outlaw sounds of The Bootstrap Boys. The list underscores a surge in genre‑blending projects—psychedelic Tex‑Mex, folk‑pop hybrids, and slacker...
Artemis Going to the "Moon" -- Again??
NASA launched Artemis II on April 1, a crewed test flight that will circle the Moon rather than land. The mission’s primary goal is to validate Orion’s life‑support, navigation and deep‑space systems ahead of future surface missions. While some observers question the...
‘DJ Ahmet’ Review: Finding Hidden Music in the Forest
The New York Times review spotlights "DJ Ahmet," a Macedonian drama about 15‑year‑old shepherd Arif Jakup, who transforms a forest clearing into a clandestine DJ party. The film juxtaposes traditional shepherd life with electronic music, using the woods as a...
TACC: How Supercomputing Reveals Early Red Blood Cell Damage
Researchers at Penn State used the Texas Advanced Computing Center's Stampede3 supercomputer, funded by NSF ACCESS, to run high‑resolution simulations of red blood cell deformation in mechanical circulatory support devices. By adapting a droplet deformation equation within OpenFOAM, the team...
CMOs Fail When They Prioritize Deliverables Over ROI
I began my solo consulting journey in 2021. Since then, I have worked with A LOT of B2B SaaS CMOs... And once you see it, you can't unsee it. Now I get why so many of them don't...
Walking the Way of St Augustine
The Way of St Augustine is a 20‑mile walking route linking Ramsgate’s seafront to Canterbury’s 11th‑century cathedral. Along the trail hikers pass historic churches, marshland scenery and a shrine built by Augustus Pugin, and can obtain a pilgrim’s passport that...
2027 Audi A6
Audi’s 2027 A6 carries over the 2026 redesign, offering a refined luxury sedan without major visual changes. All variants are powered by a 362‑horsepower turbocharged 3.0‑liter V6 paired with a seven‑speed dual‑clutch transmission and standard all‑wheel drive. Pricing starts around...
Between Us: Nedra Glover Tawwab + Esther Perel Live on Substack
In this episode, therapist Nedra Glover Tawwab and relationship expert Esther Perel explore the paradox of dependency in relationships, arguing that healthy dependence is essential while unhealthy codependence harms connection. They discuss how modern, individualistic cultures—especially the United States—encourage hyper‑independence,...
‘Digital Sphinx’ Raises Questions About Connectome Models
A preprint from Bing Wen Brunton's team demonstrates that a neural network built on the nematode *C. elegans* connectome can control a simulated fruit‑fly body, a system they dub the “digital sphinx.” The model learns to walk via deep reinforcement...
Dollar General Unveils New Home Collection by Singer-Songwriter and Entrepreneur Holly Williams
Dollar General is rolling out an exclusive home‑goods line called *xo Holly by Holly Williams* across roughly 20,000 stores in 48 states. The collection, inspired by the singer‑songwriter’s Southern roots, spans décor, kitchen, bedding and housewares. More than 50 items are...
New Private Golf and Lifestyle Club Stableford Announces L.A. Flagship
Stableford, a new private golf and lifestyle brand, announced its Los Angeles flagship in Sawtelle. The 13,000‑square‑foot clubhouse at 2055 South Barrington Avenue will host eight simulator lounges, putting greens, wellness therapy suites, a café and cocktail lounge. Construction is underway with an opening...
Outside Austin Is Texas' Wild West Movie Set Built In Willie Nelson's Backyard That Hosts An Annual Music Festival
Willie Nelson’s 500‑acre ranch outside Austin houses a preserved Wild West movie set called Luck, originally built for the 1986 film *Red Headed Stranger*. The site hosts the annual Luck Reunion music festival, now in its 14th year, attracting roughly...
Ne-Yo Wants to Be Country with New Song. But He’s No Alan Jackson
R&B star Ne‑Yo released the country‑crossover single “Up, Out, & Gone,” debuting it at the Grand Ole Opry in November 2025. While the track features a faint steel‑guitar line, critics argue it sounds more like his usual R&B style than...
Lent, Chocolate, and the Art of Retirement
The author uses his annual Lenten chocolate fast to illustrate how disciplined, self‑imposed restraint builds the habit of delayed gratification essential for a successful retirement. By voluntarily giving up a beloved treat for forty days, he trains his brain to...
When Teens Turn Calendar Into Family Communication Hub
Me every time my 17 year old son uses the shared calendar and reminders app to send me updates and information.
Allulose Lowers Blood Sugar and Boosts Satiety
allulose isnt just a low calorie sweetener - it also: 1) binds to GLUT2 receptors which lowers blood glucose levels 2) stimulates GLP-1 improving glycemic control and increasing satiety
The Peptide Fad Lures Health Tech
Health‑tech firms are pivoting toward peptide therapeutics as the next growth engine after the blockbuster GLP‑1 weight‑loss drugs. Peptides, which include insulin and GLP‑1, are being explored for obesity, metabolic and chronic disease treatments. Industry analysts project the global peptide...
From “Never Again” To DIY: A Disgusting Turn
How did some of my people go from “never again” to “let’s do it ourselves”? Absolutely disgusting
Optimize Sets, Reps, Cardio, and Frequency for Maximum ROI
This 30min episode with @DrAndyGalpin solves the sets, reps, cardio-weight interference (?), training frequency and intensity questions… to ensure your exercise program gives you the best possible ROI.
Premiere: Euphrosyne Channel Beauty and Chaos in Equal Measure in “Mother Earth Betrayed Us”
Greek post‑black metal outfit Euphrosyne premiered their new single “Mother Earth Betrayed Us” on MetalSucks, pairing stark lyrical condemnation of humanity’s industrial legacy with a blend of aggressive riffs and melancholic atmospheres. The track’s vocal assault by frontwoman Efi Eva...
Stop Calling Yourself “Aspiring”—You’re a Writer When You Write
Quick life hack: Kill your "aspirings." You are not an "aspiring" writer. • If you wrote today, you are a writer. • If you did not write today, you are not a writer. Replace writer with anything you want. You're either doing the thing,...
Now's the Time to Refresh Outdoor Spaces
If you've been thinking about sprucing up your outdoor space for summer, now's the time to do it. https://t.co/77Xuw9mFy2
The 3 Habits That Keep US Expat Founders Financially Sound
US founders launching startups abroad must still meet U.S. tax filing and foreign reporting requirements. The article advises three habits: treat taxes as an operating expense with a dedicated reserve, forecast global cash flow months ahead, and keep personal and...
Arrogance and Entitlement Stall Continuous Growth, Warns Nvidia CEO
Nvidia CEO: “you cannot show me a task that is beneath me.” The enemy of continuous growth is arrogance, zero sum mindset and a sense of entitlement. https://t.co/DpugJBDmtO
Arrogance Blocks Growth: Perfection Delusion Hinders Self‑Improvement
“An arrogant person considers himself perfect. This is the chief harm of arrogance. It interferes with a person's main task in life - becoming a better person.”
Can You Train for a Marathon in a Month?
Traditional marathon training spans about 16 weeks, progressing through base, build, peak, and taper phases to develop endurance safely. A four‑week crash plan pushes weekly mileage from 50 km to a 30‑km long run, far exceeding the recommended 10 % increase and...
Fear of Failure Drives Us Toward Unhappiness
To do or not to do? To try or not to try? Most people will vote no, whether they consider themselves brave or not. Uncertainty and the prospect of failure can be very scary noises in the shadows. Most people...
Thankful for Your Support as My Book Launches
It’s been an incredibly busy few weeks, and I’m so grateful to all of you for your support and for the book being out. https://t.co/ZqaqGESsvz
BO LUEDERS (HARM'S WAY, HardLore Podcast) Has Died
Bo Lueders, the founding guitarist of industrial‑metal band Harm's Way and co‑host of the HardLore Podcast, has died. The band and podcast issued a joint statement expressing grief and requesting privacy, while also directing listeners to the Suicide and Crisis...
Ancient Children's Teeth Reveal a Syphilis-Like Disease Was Spreading in Vietnam 4,000 Years Ago
Archaeologists uncovered three Neolithic Vietnamese children with dental and skeletal lesions consistent with congenital treponematosis, a disease related to syphilis. The findings, published in the International Journal of Osteoarchaeology, date to 4,100‑3,300 years ago and span two sites, Man Bac and An Son....