Speed Persists—Or Grows—During Detraining, Strength Declines
Building on data in untrained subjects, this study in trained athletes found that speed is not lost during detraining and may even increase. In this way, it contrasts with strength, which is lost. https://t.co/4fiSlHL1UJ
Avoid Self‑criticism in Career Reviews; Save Energy
“When you have your *scheduled* career plan reviews, you must not be despondent about anything, nor beat yourself up about things that haven’t gone as you’d like. That’s just a pointless waste of energy.” — #CareerDreamstoSuccess #careeradvice #careergrowth https://t.co/gLUKX3Crbj
Rest Is a Biological Need, Not a Productivity Reward
In case you keep forgetting: Rest is not a reward for being productive. Rest is a biological need. Please stop calling yourself lazy or unmotivated when you’re actually exhausted. Sincerely, A Psychologist
1926 British General Strike Lessons Echo Today
1/12 On the centennial of Britain's 1926 general strike, the FT reviews three new books that discuss and explain the events that year. I haven't read them (although I'd love to do so), but it is worth noting what those events...
Obesity‑Gut Microbiota Drive
Neuroinflammation in Alzheimer's Disease: The Role of Obesity, Gut Microbiota, and Therapeutic Potential of Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Neural Stem Cells https://t.co/IB7nxSSupQ https://t.co/YSLYmsInF2
Confidence Means Trusting Yourself to Find Answers
Confidence isn't about having all the answers. It's about trusting yourself to figure it out. 💡
Balance Balloon Trousers with Structured Tops and Simple Accessories
How I style balloon trousers. The shape that changes everything this season, so good to have a new silhouette in rotation. Balance the volume, always - balloon below = structure above. Keeping the rest simple with a white shirt, woven...
Artemis Costs Under 0.5% of US Budget
Alright, the Artemis II launch is less than a day away. So I want to address some recurring criticisms I've seen: it's too expensive, we need to solve problems down here, it's too dangerous, it does nothing for the greater...
Marry Early, Raise Kids Together for Greater Happiness
"Moral of the story? Get married. Stay married. Have kids. Raise them together... You’ll be happier... The data says so." And might I add: Don't wait too long. We started in our early 30s and ended up with three. If we had...
Historic Yorkshire Poultiggery Marries Pigs and Hens
✨ Last year I visited Cowside. This was originally a poultiggery 🐓 🐷. The base a home for pigs and the top for hens. The pigs keep the hens warm in winter. A bit of vernacular gorgeousness from Cowside in...
Only Five of the 24 Lunar Pioneers Remain Alive
Between 1968 and 1972, twenty-four humans entered lunar space, where the Moon's gravity dominates that of the Earth (within about 66000 km from the selenocenter). Only five of them are still alive.
AI Picks Cautionary Robot Book for Engineers
I think I need to have my AI look for great book and movie reviews. I have a stack waiting for me to read including "Decoding Robots: How to Build and Launch Robots in the Real World" by Prathamesh Khedekar. Founder...
Royal Caribbean's $262K Treehouse Suite: Luxury or Excess?
Royal Caribbean’s new ship Hero of the Seas has a Treehouse Suite that is truly insane. But what’s more insane is the price. $262,852 for a 9-night sailing. I really wonder who can afford this cabin? Like if you’re that...
Take a Second Today to Say Thank You
“God gave you a gift of 86,400 seconds today. Have you used one to say “thank you?” — William A. Ward Thank you my friends. You know who you are. https://t.co/bn8R2piuFt
Tesla Ends Custom Model S/X Orders, Marks Era’s Close
Custom orders of the Tesla Model S & X have come to an end. All that’s left are some in inventory. We will have an official ceremony to mark the ending of an era. I love those cars. This was me...
Choose One, Skip Two: Eat Out Without Gaining
The 1 not 3 rule to staying on track when eating out🔥 Alcohol, appetizer, or dessert. Comment “PLAN” below to get stronger and lose body fat. I’ll reach out to send you info on personalized coaching 👇🏽
Adiponectin: Key Protector Against Age‑Related Decline
Adiponectin and aging: Mechanistic insights, clinical paradox, and therapeutic horizons "Adiponectin has been implicated in aging and the onset of age-related disease.... Adiponectin signaling protects multiple tissues from age-associated decline... Adiponectin signaling agonists as therapeutics in metabolic and age-related disease." https://t.co/9NcjtjlbjR
April Fool's: Not Quitting Medicine, Just Teasing Street Dreams
I've kept this quiet for a long time. But after a lot of prayer, reflection, and some unexpected studio time… I've made a decision. Street Dreams. Coming soon. - - - - April Fool's. 😂 I'm not leaving medicine. But Street Dreams would honestly go platinum. If you actually...
Springsteen's Electrifying Show Resonated Personally and Politically
Springsteen was incredible tonight. Possibly my favorite time seeing him, for personal/political reasons above all. (Many more words TK.)
Mind Craves Complexity; Body Prefers Simple Routine
Your brain wants complex. Your body craves simple. Your brain wants variety. Your body thrives on routine.
Skipping Power Training Increases Death Risk Sixfold
What’s more dangerous than doing power work? Not doing it. A 2025 study of 3,889 people found those with the lowest muscle power had a nearly 6x higher risk of death than the highest group. Slow training builds slow people. Slow people die...
When Stoic Wisdom Turns Into Rigid Doctrine
Feels like Stoicism is everywhere right now. Has been for some time. And there’s a lot of value in it. But I keep wondering… at what point does a philosophy we use quietly become something we follow too closely? Curious where you...
Learning to Let Go and Feel Honestly
There was a version of me who held everything together so no one else had to. Now I’m learning how to feel without managing the room. How to be honest without disappearing. If you’re in that space too — I see you.
Consistency Drives Sales Success in Tough Markets
Consistency wins—especially in tough markets. Meredith Elliott Powell and I break down the habits and mindset that keep sales teams moving forward. #Sales #Leadership #SalesLogic https://t.co/d5rLgwRfVe
Study's COVID Vaccine Benefits Limited to Early Pandemic
This tweet and accompanying paper are fairly misleading (note: paper is from July ‘24) There are many issues w the study itself that it’s a bit tough to go into here. But most importantly, the paper concludes: “Our findings support the...
Consistency, Not Breakthroughs, Drives Big Results
We overestimate breakthrough moments and underestimate accumulation. Large outcomes are rarely the result of a single decisive act, they are the residue of repeated, small, directional actions. The discipline is not ambition; it’s consistency at a granular level. Strategy fails...
Practical Parenting Scripts Beat Generic Advice Every Time
Hot take: most parenting advice is useless in the actual moment. "Stay calm." Cool. I am not calm. My kid is having a meltdown about a sock. I didn't want advice. I needed a script. Something to say when my brain was...
Implantable Islet Cells Offer Injection-Free Diabetes Control
Implantable islet cells could control diabetes without insulin injections by Anne Trafton @MIT Learn more: https://t.co/aPCxukXMW1 #MedTech #HealthTech #Tech #TechForGood https://t.co/hXbxvs5HTM
Excited for Artemis Launch, Uneasy About April Fool's Timing
I am so unbelievably excited for this Artemis launch but I really REALLY wish they weren’t doing it on April fools day… the conspiracies have already started
Grace Gummer’s Subtle Mastery Redefines Character Perception
Grace Gummer has delivered something genuinely rare with a showcase so carefully controlled that its impact sneaks up on you, and by the time you feel it, it has already changed the shape of how you perceived the character. ...
Playfulness Means Lightheartedness, Not Lack of Seriousness
Being Playful does not mean you do not take life seriously. It means you do not take yourself too seriously. #SadhguruQuotes https://t.co/24OzEOJukq
Wishing NASA Success on Artemis Launch, Bon Voyage Christina
Wishing @NASAAdmin and the entire @NASA team the best for tomorrow's Artemis launch attempt - and a special 'bon voyage' to @centerforastro alum @Astro_Christina !
Slowing Down Tamed My Reactive Nervous System
Learned how to control my emotions through slowing down. I used to snap on people because my nervous system was shot.
Supertramp’s “Breakfast in America” Hides Five Secret Facts
Breakfast in America was almost called Hello Stranger? And“The Logical Song” features a toy football game. Supertramp’s biggest album is full of secrets. And saxophones. 🎷 Here are 5 mind-blowing facts: https://t.co/oCVjl1IEjy
Disco Lives On: 20 Timeless Party Anthems
Disco never died—it just waited for the lights to come back on. From Donna Summer to The Rolling Stones, here are 20 songs that prove disco is still the life of the party. https://t.co/CpMueqDY1z
Dylan's Shadow Kingdom: Intimate, Unfiltered Digital Release
Bob Dylan's Shadow Kingdom is now on digital. Intimate, unhurried, and completely absorbing. Early songs, small room, no theatrics. Just Dylan and the work. Exactly what it should be. https://t.co/uX2g7urJMy
Pink Floyd's Historic Live 8 Reunion Captivates Millions
Video: Pink Floyd's final concert as a complete band. Gilmour, Waters, Mason, and Wright together at Live 8 in 2005 for the first time in 24 years. Four songs. Over 46 million views. Watch it like it's amazing, because it...
Community Power Fuels Resilient Leadership Book Launch
@daniellemwalden’s book launch was incredible. Scratching the Surface is now on Amazon, and the audiobook is on the way. Her story is a powerful reflection of leadership, resilience, and what it takes to operate at your highest level in life. We laughed,...
Baseball's Rhythm: 10 Iconic Songs Honoring the Game
From Fogerty’s “Centerfield” to Count Basie’s ode to Jackie Robinson, baseball has inspired some absolute musical home runs. ⚾️🎶 Here are 10 great songs that celebrate the game, the legends, and the stories behind the swing. https://t.co/3MBVYS7wqD
Wolfgang Van Halen’s “The Spell” Shines Acoustic
Wolfgang Van Halen and Mammoth strip down their fourth number 1 hit "The Spell" for an acoustic session on The Zane Lowe Show. The song is great. The performance is even better. https://t.co/WZQ8zf7GyD
Gotye & Kimbra's Live Hit Still Resonates Worldwide
Gotye and Kimbra performing "Somebody That I Used To Know" live at You Oughta Know. Nearly 32 million views for a reason. Still one of the great songs. https://t.co/szk8inS2Sr
Kids Fall for Elaborate April Fool's Prank
How much setup do you do for April Fool's jokes? My kids have believed we were going to Disney World for spring break since Christmas lol.
Visually Stunning but Characterless Animated Spectacle Full of References
Illumination's most visually spectacular animated feature yet is a parade of in-game references and large-scale action scenes, but again, it seems content to exist sans much character of its own.
VIA Rail Seeks Musicians for 2026 Nationwide Tour
Canadian musicians, take your music on the rails. VIA Rail’s Artists on Board program is now accepting applications for summer 2026. Perform onboard, travel across Canada, and connect with new audiences. Details here: https://t.co/foIOLwhpNT
Design Health Solutions That Empower Real, Neurodivergent Users
If you want to build health products or content that: - create real behavior change - reduce friction instead of demanding more discipline - get attention without fear-mongering - are designed for real humans, not ideal users - help neurodivergent (ADHD, AuDHD) people too - make...
30 Years of History Ready for New Fire
If Billy Joel's song "We Didn't Start the Fire" was made today with references from the last 30 years, what are some of the moments or people that would be in the song?
Sequel Overloads Action, Neglects Story and Character
"I think the filmmakers were intent - as many sequel directors are - on squeezing in everything they imagined but couldn’t include the first time. As a result, the film has too much action, not enough story or character." THB #819:...
Springsteen Kicks Off Tour Denouncing Trump, Urging Resistance
Bruce Springsteen opened tour blasting the Trump administration for incompetence, corruption, and racism, and asking the audience to choose “resistance over complacency… and peace over…” Then blasted into “War,” straight into “Born in the U.S.A.” https://t.co/Khxt9Hntqi
Plastic Chemicals Linked to Millions of Preterm Births
This is not good. “Everywhere chemicals” leaching from plastics may have contributed to 1.97 million preterm births and 74,000 newborn deaths worldwide in one year (2018), with an estimated 6.69 million years of life lost. Born at 28 weeks. The...
Ambrosia Keyboardist Christopher North Dies at 75
Christopher North, founding keyboardist of Ambrosia and one of rock's most ferocious Hammond B3 players, has died at 75. "Biggest Part of Me," "How Much I Feel," and a legacy that defined a generation. Read more: https://t.co/beusxRQhbM