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Can Successful Authors Actually Live Solely on Book Sales?
SocialApr 26, 2026

Can Successful Authors Actually Live Solely on Book Sales?

If you are an author, can you afford to live off of just books alone? And I mean no partner with a fancy high paying job and no generational wealth. Does your book writing alone pay all your...

By Aja Barber
Kathryn Grimm's New Single Brightens Hearts with Pop‑Rock Joy
SocialApr 26, 2026

Kathryn Grimm's New Single Brightens Hearts with Pop‑Rock Joy

Portland singer-songwriter and guitarist Kathryn Grimm releases feel-good pop rock single "Goodbye To The Blues," a joyful, groove-driven track about love sweeping the darkness clean away. https://t.co/QCEMvVqUn0

By Eric Alper
Act First, Reflect Later: The Shortcut to Mastery
SocialApr 26, 2026

Act First, Reflect Later: The Shortcut to Mastery

The fastest learners have the fewest excuses between thought and action. They do the thing. Then they study what happened. That loop beats almost every form of preparation. At some point, more input becomes avoidance that feels productive.

By Hiten Shah
Sandy Beaches Cruise Unveils 2027 Roots Music Lineup
SocialApr 26, 2026

Sandy Beaches Cruise Unveils 2027 Roots Music Lineup

Sandy Beaches Cruise announces its 2027 lineup featuring Keb' Mo', JJ Grey & Mofro, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, and dozens more roots music heavyweights for a seven-day sailing out of Fort Lauderdale. https://t.co/2FaCmQj2hZ

By Eric Alper
Silence: Respectful Accountability, Not Closure
SocialApr 26, 2026

Silence: Respectful Accountability, Not Closure

Silence is a form of self respect. It's how we actually hold someone accountable. The Myth of "Getting Closure"

By Nicole LePera, PhD
Designs Outlast Desires: People Crave Ten‑year Remodels
SocialApr 26, 2026

Designs Outlast Desires: People Crave Ten‑year Remodels

The tub was designed to last a lifetime but no one wants anything to last as lifetime; they want to remodel every 10 years.

By Nathan Strang
NYC Names Jimi Hendrix Way, Launches TeachRock Curriculum
SocialApr 26, 2026

NYC Names Jimi Hendrix Way, Launches TeachRock Curriculum

New York City officially co-names West 8th Street "Jimi Hendrix Way," launching a new national TeachRock curriculum bringing Hendrix's revolutionary musical legacy into classrooms across the country. https://t.co/eXVgneCCzi

By Eric Alper
Fewer Options, More Momentum: Simplify to Show Up
SocialApr 26, 2026

Fewer Options, More Momentum: Simplify to Show Up

You don’t need more time you need fewer options Too many choices is why you feel stuck I simplified everything and suddenly I could show up daily CLARITY creates momentum

By Calm Creator Club
The Agency's New Single Funds Rosa Thomas' Stroke Recovery
SocialApr 26, 2026

The Agency's New Single Funds Rosa Thomas' Stroke Recovery

Newcastle folk noir collective The Agency... release "We Fell to the Floor" featuring The Samphires, with all proceeds supporting vocalist Rosa Thomas's recovery from a 2025 stroke. https://t.co/YRKV2cIMme

By Eric Alper
Cut Ties with Negativity, Surround Yourself with Growth
SocialApr 26, 2026

Cut Ties with Negativity, Surround Yourself with Growth

Distance yourself from people who make you feed bad about yourself. Distance yourself from people who have a problem with every solution. Distance yourself from people who take much more than they ever give. Be with better people. Be better yourself.

By Vala Afshar
Habits Amplify Over Time, Shaping Your Life
SocialApr 26, 2026

Habits Amplify Over Time, Shaping Your Life

Time will magnify whatever you feed it - the biggest influence in life is habit. https://t.co/CVbqwpwbkp

By Vala Afshar
Optimism Drives Progress; Pessimism Holds Humanity Back
SocialApr 26, 2026

Optimism Drives Progress; Pessimism Holds Humanity Back

“The test of all beliefs is their practical effect in life. If it be true that optimism compels the world forward, and pessimism retards it, then it is dangerous to propagate a pessimistic philosophy.​​”​ — Helen Keller, Optimism

By Tim Ferriss
Raw Peptides Degrade Instantly, Never Achieve Effect
SocialApr 26, 2026

Raw Peptides Degrade Instantly, Never Achieve Effect

Hi @MartinShkreli - if as you say at https://t.co/qJh2vgV0Wm that "raw peptides have a half-life measured in seconds or minutes, meaning your body destroys them almost instantly after you inject them. They never get a chance to do anything."...

By Ben Greenfield
Lucky to Live Among Talented Baking Neighbors
SocialApr 26, 2026

Lucky to Live Among Talented Baking Neighbors

Neighbors asked me to judge a baking contest this afternoon, and all I can say is: How lucky am I to live where I live?

By Tom Sietsema
Male Health Often Key to Fertility Challenges
SocialApr 26, 2026

Male Health Often Key to Fertility Challenges

One thing we see at Ferta that surprises people is how often the male partner's health is a significant factor. Most of our clients are couples and in many of those cases, the man's metabolic health, nutrient status, or sperm...

By Preethi Kasireddy
Get VZV Tested, Then Vaccinate for Shingles or Chickenpox
SocialApr 26, 2026

Get VZV Tested, Then Vaccinate for Shingles or Chickenpox

Ask your doctor for a Chicken Pox VZV test. If you're positive, the shingles vaccine is the next step. If you've never been exposed, you can get a chickenpox vaccine, which is safe for adults, too

By David Sinclair, PhD
Michael's Family‑Friendly Facade Masks MJ’s Anger‑Driven Creativity
SocialApr 26, 2026

Michael's Family‑Friendly Facade Masks MJ’s Anger‑Driven Creativity

‘Michael’ May Be ‘Family-Friendly,’ but It’s a Movie That Taps Into Michael Jackson’s Most Powerful Creative Fuel — His Anger https://t.co/MMkaHNIoLs via @variety

By Clayton Davis
MIB‑626 NMN Shows Lifespan Boost and New Mechanism
SocialApr 26, 2026

MIB‑626 NMN Shows Lifespan Boost and New Mechanism

1. No living forever 🙈 2. Some MIB-626 (crystaline polymorph, pure NMN) human clinical trial results are in 😀 3. About to resubmit a revised mouse MIB-626 paper with Alice Kane, showing improved health measures + lifespan & a putative new mechanism...

By David Sinclair, PhD
Unreleased Kendrick Track Organized Madness Surfaces with Bilal, Lalah Hathaway
SocialApr 26, 2026

Unreleased Kendrick Track Organized Madness Surfaces with Bilal, Lalah Hathaway

This is "Organized Madness," an unreleased Kendrick song featuring Bilal and background vocals by Lalah Hathaway. Allegedly recorded in July 2014 during the "To Pimp A Butterfly" sessions, some of its lyrics were later re-used on various "TPAB" tracks. https://t.co/hpO9hH1VFH

By Jeff Weiss
TXT's “7th Year” Debuts at Billboard #3
SocialApr 26, 2026

TXT's “7th Year” Debuts at Billboard #3

Congratulations to @TXT_BIGHIT as '7TH YEAR: A Moment of Stillness' debuts at No. 3 on the @Billboard 200 with 69,000 equivalent album units (67k in album sales, 2k in streaming-equivalent albums) It's their 5th largest week for an album and 8th...

By Jeff Benjamin
NTLA Set to Unveil First In‑Vivo CRISPR Phase 3 Data
SocialApr 26, 2026

NTLA Set to Unveil First In‑Vivo CRISPR Phase 3 Data

Here is a video of me entering my office tomorrow knowing that $NTLA is about to present the first-ever Phase 3 data of an In Vivo (!) CRISPR Gene Editing Program. Somehow - and after @adamfeuerstein’s🧵👇- I have a feeling...

By Yair Einhorn
Pick the Ideology That Fuels Your Personal Growth
SocialApr 26, 2026

Pick the Ideology That Fuels Your Personal Growth

Pt 2/3 How to choose which perspective or ideology serves your growth the most. Do you agree? Lmk 👇🏾

By Light Watkins
Michael, Mario, and Hail Mary Near Billion‑Dollar Domestic Milestones
SocialApr 26, 2026

Michael, Mario, and Hail Mary Near Billion‑Dollar Domestic Milestones

WKND #BoxOffice Chart ▶️ #Michael tops the charts at #1 ▶️ #SuperMario in 2nd, nears $400M ▶️ #ProjectHailMary breaks $300M ▶️ Michael + Mario + Mary set for BILLION+ domestic Top 10 at $146.8M, up 5% from last year when Sinners held great at #1. See...

By Gitesh Pandya
Full‑time Author without a Bestseller Is Possible
SocialApr 26, 2026

Full‑time Author without a Bestseller Is Possible

-Real author talk- You do not have to hit the top 100 on Amazon to do this full-time. I have 35 books out. This is my full time job. I’ve only had 4 books hit the top 100 Amazon in...

By Bink Cummings
Clarity Beats Urgency: Prioritize to End Procrastination
SocialApr 26, 2026

Clarity Beats Urgency: Prioritize to End Procrastination

If everything feels urgent, nothing is clear. And when nothing is clear, your brain does the only logical thing: It avoids everything. That’s what procrastination really is. Not laziness, but avoidance of confusion. A good system fixes this by answering: - What matters today? -...

By Pinkey Studio
Shingles Vaccine Boosts Longevity for Over‑50s
SocialApr 26, 2026

Shingles Vaccine Boosts Longevity for Over‑50s

Done. Herpes virus neutralized 🦠 Not taking any chances with my longevity, now that shingles is associated with faster aging (though not yet a known cause). If you’re 50+, consider it. The shot will likely be money- & pain-free I even...

By David Sinclair, PhD
Authors Must Reread Manuscript Four Times—Still Love It
SocialApr 26, 2026

Authors Must Reread Manuscript Four Times—Still Love It

Did you know that after you write your book, the publisher asks you to read it cover-to-cover four different times? Neither did I 😓. The fact that I still love it at this stage of the game gives me great...

By Kier Gaines
Your Baby’s Sleep Location Doesn’t Define Your Parenting
SocialApr 26, 2026

Your Baby’s Sleep Location Doesn’t Define Your Parenting

Where your Small sleeps is NOT an indicator of how responsive or gentle you are. You know your Small best And what’s going to work for your family better than anyone (including me!) Whether you’re co-sleeping or your Small sleeps in their own...

By Kerry Secker | Care It Out Sleep Consultant
Readers, Stop Tagging Authors in Your Reviews
SocialApr 26, 2026

Readers, Stop Tagging Authors in Your Reviews

I’m using my Mean Mom voice when I say this: READERS – STOP TAGGING AUTHORS IN REVIEWS. Just stop. Completely. Never do it again. Thank you.

By Rachelle Gardner
Oral Health May Influence Alzheimer’s Risk—Floss Daily
SocialApr 26, 2026

Oral Health May Influence Alzheimer’s Risk—Floss Daily

Would be shocking if bacteria that cause gum disease also contribute to Alzheimer’s. Either way, to reduce overall inflammation, maintain oral heath by: 1. Flossing daily 2. Using an electric toothbrush 3. Seeing a dentist >2x a year 4. Chewing oral probiotics 🦷🧠💪

By David Sinclair, PhD
Negative Feedback Is a Gift for Growth
SocialApr 26, 2026

Negative Feedback Is a Gift for Growth

Getting negative feedback from customers is better than getting no feedback. It's a gift. It helps you improve.

By Elizabeth Yin
Fans Resist Noah Kahan–Taylor Swift Comparison, Accept Mumford Link
SocialApr 26, 2026

Fans Resist Noah Kahan–Taylor Swift Comparison, Accept Mumford Link

Why are people mad when Noah Kahan is compared to Taylor Swift, but not when he’s compared to Mumford & Sons?

By Jana | Bookstagram
Leaders Replace Success They Never Created
SocialApr 26, 2026

Leaders Replace Success They Never Created

Leaders often change what works — not because it’s broken, but because they didn’t build it.

By Dr. Muddassir Ahmed
Vulnerability Reveals Our Authentic, Unfiltered Self
SocialApr 26, 2026

Vulnerability Reveals Our Authentic, Unfiltered Self

Each day, I’m uncovering a version of myself I didn’t know I was allowed to be. Not the one shaped by expectations or the need to appear unshaken but the one underneath all of that. The one that feels, questions,...

By Lance
Stoicism Demands Action, Not Aesthetic Vibes
SocialApr 26, 2026

Stoicism Demands Action, Not Aesthetic Vibes

Stoicism isn’t a vibe. It’s not a aesthetic. It’s not a way to avoid accountability or tune out the world around you. Marcus said: waste no more time talking about what a good person is like. Just be one. That’s it. Don’t...

By Ryan Holiday
Allulose and Tagatose Lower Post‑Meal Blood Sugar
SocialApr 26, 2026

Allulose and Tagatose Lower Post‑Meal Blood Sugar

Glycemic and Cardiometabolic Effects of Rare Sugars Allulose and Tagatose: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Controlled Human Intervention Trials 👉"Supplementation of allulose or tagatose attenuates postprandial glycemic and insulin responses..." https://t.co/nqQTlk20m4 https://t.co/jRzp9Hrssy

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Single Parenting Can Fuel Entrepreneurial Success
SocialApr 26, 2026

Single Parenting Can Fuel Entrepreneurial Success

Building a business is hard. Building one while raising kids alone is something else entirely. Some people see it as a limitation. Others turn it into their biggest advantage. What you do with that pressure changes everything. https://t.co/6IX5dJ6kn0

By Scott Leese
Soft on Discipline, Hardened on Compassion: A Moral Imbalance
SocialApr 26, 2026

Soft on Discipline, Hardened on Compassion: A Moral Imbalance

Went for a walk and in prayer God put on my heart something I wanted to share. We’ve gotten soft in all the wrong places and hardened where it hurts most. We’ve softened on: • Discipline • Honor • Respect • Integrity •...

By Wendi Irlbeck, MS, RDN, CISSN
Treat Problems as Skills, Improve Yourself
SocialApr 26, 2026

Treat Problems as Skills, Improve Yourself

My life got a lot better when I viewed every problem as a skill issue. Out of shape? Skill issue. Ugly bank account? Skill issue. Anxious thoughts? Skill issue. I affirmed to myself these would go away if I got...

By Dickie Bush
Master One Writing Niche, Watch the Money Flow
SocialApr 26, 2026

Master One Writing Niche, Watch the Money Flow

There are so many different ways to become a successful writer today: • Copywriter • Ghostwriter • Script writer • Newsletter writer • Digital product creator • Self-published fiction writer And they all work. Pick 1. Get really good at. And watch the money roll in.

By Nicolas Cole
V‑Formation Reveals Graceful Physics of Vulnerability
SocialApr 26, 2026

V‑Formation Reveals Graceful Physics of Vulnerability

Grace against gravity and the physics of vulnerability – fascinating and surprisingly moving read on how birds fly and why they flock in V-formation https://t.co/Y26uEvvYCn

By Maria Popova
Six Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine Guide Healthy Living
SocialApr 26, 2026

Six Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine Guide Healthy Living

Looking for evidence-based guidelines for #healthy living? Check out Chapter 31, The Six Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine and Nutrition, in the McGraw Hill Textbook Essentials of Clinical Nutrition in Healthcare. This soft-cover book is full of research and practical tips....

By Beth Frates, MD
Track and Treat Silent Blood Pressure for Lifelong Health
SocialApr 26, 2026

Track and Treat Silent Blood Pressure for Lifelong Health

High blood pressure is one of the quietest threats in medicine. You can feel completely fine while it silently damages the heart, brain, blood vessels and kidneys for years. The good news: it’s measurable, trackable, and highly modifiable. Check it...

By Thomas Paloschi MD | Dr. Longevity™
Imposter Syndrome Hits Every Runner; Success Is Personal
SocialApr 26, 2026

Imposter Syndrome Hits Every Runner; Success Is Personal

The topic of imposter syndrome comes up from time to time, and is a tricky topic. Whether we like it or not, apps, social media, and tech allow us to play the comparison game with more ease and less intention...

By Corky – Running Expert & Coach
Bezos: Writing Culture Drives Better Meetings and Thinking
SocialApr 26, 2026

Bezos: Writing Culture Drives Better Meetings and Thinking

Jeff Bezos on how to run effective meetings by adopting a writing culture. Read to improve your writing. Write to improve your thinking. https://t.co/D4cOCgUMtY

By Vala Afshar
Arrogance and Entitlement Stifle Continuous Growth
SocialApr 26, 2026

Arrogance and Entitlement Stifle Continuous Growth

Nvidia CEO: “you cannot show me a task that is beneath me.” The enemy of continuous growth is arrogance, a zero sum mindset and sense of entitlement. https://t.co/DpugJBDmtO

By Vala Afshar
Eilen Jewell Shines Backstage at Tropical Heatwave
SocialApr 26, 2026

Eilen Jewell Shines Backstage at Tropical Heatwave

Snapped this photo of Eilen Jewell and her band backstage @wmnf Tropical Heatwave festival last night. What a great show they put on. https://t.co/JJl12JujdK

By David Lowery
Read 25 Pages Daily, Give Your Brain 10k Steps
SocialApr 26, 2026

Read 25 Pages Daily, Give Your Brain 10k Steps

Reading 25 pages of a book a day is the equivalent of 10,000 steps for your brain.

By Alex Wieckowski (Alex and Books)
Animal Proteins Pack More Protein per Serving than Plants
SocialApr 26, 2026

Animal Proteins Pack More Protein per Serving than Plants

💪Protein cheat sheet 💪 🥩Animal protein 🥩 • 1 cup cottage cheese: 30g • 3.5 oz chicken breast: 29g • 3 oz venison: 26g • 3 oz tuna, 3 oz beef sirloin, or 3 oz skinless turkey breast: 25g each • ...

By Wendi Irlbeck, MS, RDN, CISSN