Three‑Star Reviews Signal Neutrality, Not Rejection
"I’d be lying if I said my first three-star review didn’t give me pause. I stared at it longer than I care to admit, rereading it as if some hidden meaning might appear. ... What did they miss? What could I have done differently? But the longer I sat with it, the more I understood what it really was: not rejection, but neutrality." Linda K Sienkiewicz discusses—with admirable and rare rationality—the three-star review: https://janefriedman.com/what-three-star-reviews-really-mean-for-authors/
Sharing Artemis II Coverage with Kids Is Pure Fun
it's a lot of fun to show all the Artemis II coverage (photos, interviews) to your kids. highly recommend.
Apple Watch Replaces Whoop with Built‑in Health Apps
Ditched whoop for the Apple Watch again, you can just install apps that have recovery, body battery, daily health score
Morning Gratitude Sets a Positive Tone for the Day
What a great morning it is to take a few minutes to think about the things I am grateful for.
Caffeine Boosts Endurance Performance: How It Works
There is a substantial amount of evidence that caffeine has ergogenic effects, especially for endurance performance but how exactly does caffeine work? Read the full blog: https://t.co/4MicON03gV https://t.co/U5RpJzg2n2
Hypothalamic Switch Determines Appetite, Influences Obesity Risk
As a medical school professor, this is one of the most eye-opening findings I've seen in metabolic research. UT Southwestern researchers discovered a molecular "switch" in the hypothalamus that decides whether brain cells become appetite-suppressing or appetite-stimulating. The transcription factor Otp directs......
Self‑starters Who Solve Problems Become In‑Demand
The best career advice I ever received: There's nothing more valuable than someone who can just figure it out. Do some work. Ask the key questions. Get it done. Repeat. If you do that, people will fight over you.
Sex, Drugs, and Economics: A Curious Book?
Wasn’t there a book called “Sex, Drugs and Economics”? I’m sure I remember reading it a few years ago… cc Diane Coyle https://t.co/5UndYu9Hqt
Uncover the Hidden Triggers Behind Teen Outbursts
Big reactions aren’t just about the moment. What's behind the buildup? What is your teen avoiding? What's behind the emotional explosion?
Adapt Your Run Plan, Not Just Follow Rigidly
Not following a training plan can create a situation where a runner progresses too aggressively and lead to injury. But so can strictly following a training plan. It’s common for runners to follow a plan, start to feel aches/pains, but...
Rely on Relationships, Not Just Networks, During AI Layoffs
Laid off? Lean on your relationships, not your network. AI-driven #layoffs are accelerating. The people who weather them best are the ones who invested in their #relationships. https://t.co/x864beVUQb #jobs #careeradvice
Billie Holiday’s Birth Celebrated in Illustrated Tale
Mister and Lady Day – the charming illustrated story of Billie Holiday, born on this day in 1915, and the dog who loved her https://t.co/ImETu60BYq
Build a Garden, Attract Butterflies; Stop Chasing
“If you spend your time chasing butterflies, they will fly away. But if you spend your time making a beautiful garden, the butterflies will come. Do not chase, attract.”
Balance Praise and Criticism to Avoid Mental Turbulence
Do not fly too high on praise, or too low on criticism. Adjusting your altitude to minimize mental turbulence is a superpower.
Foam Rolling: Simple Habit to Boost Recovery and Prevent Injuries
It doesn't matter that I have spent thousands of hours on a range of longevity efforts to try to expand my life and healthspan; people always ask to just pinpoint one habit that will definitely help them. One of those hot...
High-Volume Ring Rows: My Top Upper-Back Move
High volume ring rows to this day might be one of my favourite upper back exercises. https://t.co/dMomECWnkb
Hiring a Manager Cut My CPA Hours Dramatically
I'm a CPA, and I worked less than 40 hours last week. (Two weeks before the 4/15 deadline) This was only achievable through hiring a manager and scheduling tax returns. I still spend way too much time on X & LI lol. https://t.co/0wdWHM5deS
Depression and Anxiety: Cultural Failures, Not Personal Faults
What if depression and anxiety aren't personal failures — but cultural ones? For the full 10percenthappier podcast episode with Prentis Hemphill — therapist, somatic facilitator, and national bestselling author of What It Takes to Heal — head to the link in...
Cheese Boosts Hope Under Unfavored President—Briefly
A new study has just been released showing that daily consumption of high quality cheese during a presidency you voted against can temporarily increase feelings of hope and happiness. It is important to note that the effects do fade after...
Creatine Outperforms Protein and Omega‑3 for Strength
Protein vs creatine vs omega-3 for trained athletes 🧐 This new meta-analysis compiled data from 35 trials (1211 participants) to establish which supplements… 🥤 Protein 💊 Creatine 🐟 Omega-3 …are best for athletic performance outcomes including muscle strength, endurance performance, and recovery 🔍 Here is what...
Aging Is Evolutionary Program, Not Survival Strategy
Why do humans age and die when some species are practically biologically immortal? Josh Mitteldorf, PhD, is an astrophysicist-turned-biologist who has spent decades thinking about that question. One of his main insights is that aging doesn’t look like a system trying...
ARPA‑E Announces Record Fusion Funding Amid Trump Cuts
Exclusive via @axios' @AmyAHarder: DOE's ARPA-E will will today unveil record fusion funding even as President Trump seeks to cut other parts of the federal fusion budget. Link in next post. #energy #climate #AI
Listening to Fear Uncovered My Business Blindspots
Six years after the personal development experience that reshaped my creative life, I went back for round two This time, I came face to face with the emotion I'd been avoiding for decades: fear I traced it through my parenting, my relationships,...
Stay Present Even when Busy and Remote
Busy doesn’t have to mean disconnected. Learn how to stay present—even when you’re not physically there. https://t.co/ul8gmLhkgz #WorkLifeBalance
Training at 62 to Prevent Gradual Decline
Why I Train This Way at 62 1/ I’ve been an orthopedic surgeon for nearly 30 years, and over that time, I’ve watched something happen to many of my patients that isn’t dramatic or sudden, but ends up being far more...
Write One Clear Goal, Boost Success 42%
Research shows entrepreneurs who write down their goals are 42% more likely to achieve them. Not because writing is magic — because it forces clarity. "Grow my business" is not a goal. "Sign 3 new clients in 60 days through LinkedIn" is...
Exercise 60‑75 Min Daily Offsets Long Sitting Risk
Sitting a lot isn’t equally harmful for everyone. In this meta-analysis of >1 million adults, people who sat >8 h/day had no increased mortality risk if they also did about 60–75 min/day of moderate physical activity. (35.5 MET h/week). People doing...
Let Go of Fear, Embrace Imperfect Humanity
Two thoughts from Donald Miller “Fear is a manipulative emotion that can trick us into living a boring life.” “When you stop expecting people to be perfect, you can like them for who they are.”
Celebrating Fortnum’s Food & Drink Awards Shortlist Success
Congratulations to everyone shortlisted for the Fortnum’s Food and Drink awards. My subtle way of congratulating myself (cookery writer, and as part of the marvellous the Kitchen Cabinet team in the audio category.) https://t.co/mRCliVZXx1
True Bravery: Raise Standards, No Explanations Needed
The bravest thing you could do is… raise your standards and not explain them to anybody.
Learn From the Best; Don’t Reinvent the Wheel
“I believe in the discipline of mastering the best that other people have ever figured out. I don’t believe in just sitting down and trying to dream it all up yourself. Nobody’s that smart.” — Charlie Munger https://t.co/BNlfD7HxWN
NSAIDs: How Pain Relievers Affect Athletic Performance
What are NSAIDs? https://t.co/GPV7DlHNyD People often take NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen, to manage pain. In this blog, we explore the mechanisms of action of NSAIDs. We also explore how the mechanism may have important implications for athletes. https://t.co/5QGp4HCMTp
Reporter Who Exposed Theranos Urges Reading Bad Blood
From the reporter who broke the Elizabeth Holmes / Theranos scandal (his book Bad Blood is a must-read, btw)
Larger Muscle Fibers Waste Away Faster than Smaller Ones
In animal models, the largest fibers in a muscle atrophy faster and to a greater extent than the smallest fibers. Also, the rate of atrophy is fastest initially (when fibers are larger) and slower later (when fibers are smaller). Fiber...
Oscillatory RDL
You hav'nt torched your hamstrings until you've tried oscillatory RDL's it might be a rapid 2 inch pulse at the bottom of each rep, but its enough to really set things alight. https://t.co/3CxfgGMWom
Empathy Matters: Deliver Science in a Nervous‑System Friendly Tone
As a research advisor & Head of Science I believe that: Health support should feel like someone finally understands why this is hard. Not like another person is disappointed in you. That matters a lot when you’re building for people with gut issues,...
Compassionate Workplaces Are Key to Curing Medical Burnout
Why loving organizations are the secret to ending burnout in medicine [PODCAST] http://dlvr.it/TRwgsy Podcast #HospitalBasedMedicine
Either Code Hard or Stare Into the Abyss
Checking out people at the coworking space, there's 2 types. One is deep in claude code. The other is zoning out in a zoom call. You're either creating generational wealth, or staring into the abyss. There is no in between.
Lithium Reverses ApoE4 Cellular Deficits, Merits AD Trials
https://t.co/r6JzHA1RxM with ApoE4/E4 from a sporadic Alzheimer's disease patient "Given the drug's demonstrated efficacy in reversing ApoE4-driven cellular vulnerabilities, lithium salt warrants further investigation for the treatment of AD." https://t.co/r6JzHA1RxM https://t.co/v2lE0XhN7n
Seal & Scribe Unveils Rings with Glass Seals,
As a lover of history, jewellery and words, I've long been an admirer of Seal & Scribe. It's a definite triple threat for me. Its latest collection, Words To Live By, sets antique glass seals in one-of-a-kind rings anchored by pairs...
Chinese AI Cuts China Emissions, Boosts US, Japan
China's CAS released an LLM for carbon emissions accounting. The model apparently reduces China's contributions to emissions but increases US and Japan's. Is it open source, has anyone looked at it to see how it differs? Wrapping this in increasing...
Live Your Best Life, Not Their Approval
A reminder to anyone who needs to hear it: Stop trying to prove yourself to people who have already decided who you are. When people reject you, it's not you. It's that they have failed to see the true you. Focus on creating your...
Actions Reveal Truth More Than Words Ever Do
Words are easy. Behaviour isn’t. People focus on what’s said. But what matters is what’s done. Patterns. Decisions. Consistency over time. Because behaviour tells you far more than any statement ever will. And once you start looking there, things become much clearer. More on the website. #Geopolitics #Psychology #Strategy...
Earthquake‑ and Hurricane‑Proof Micro Home with AI & Solar
#WhatsNext? This micro home is earthquake and hurricane proof. Comes with an #AI assistant and solar panel if you wish. (GigGadgets) #Innovation https://t.co/1a2sJDwbku
Protect Your Time: Block One Hour for Focus
Distractions aren’t the problem—lack of control is. If you don’t protect your time, someone else will fill it with their urgencies. Try this: Block just 1 hour today for focused work. Decide in advance what you’ll do. Protect it. Small shift. Big difference. 👉 Read more...
Founder Burnout: Balance Rest and Relentless Sprints
Founder burnout is real. It’s a marathon made up of many sprints. We must learn to rest while still moving forward. 100% effort looks different everyday.
Teen Simplifies Higher Dimensions, Shattering Academic Gatekeeping
A 16-year-old just exposed a problem that goes far beyond physics. He explained dimensional reality in 9 minutes more clearly than most institutions have managed in decades. What struck me was not only how smart he was. It was how simple he made...
Reframe ADHD Struggles: What to Say When Kids Feel Inadequate
A child psychologist trick: what to say when your ADHD child feels like they’re “bad at everything
High‑performing Couples Share Mental Load, Not Shoulder It Alone
I’m a Psychologist. I’ve studied HIGH-PERFORMING COUPLES for 17 years. Here’s what no one is saying about the “mental load” conversation…
Matt Mahan’s Rift With Billionaire Donors Deepens
Tensions between Matt Mahan and his billionaire donors. Is it the chicken or the egg? https://t.co/zfoBwJ3GGb