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Committed to Kids' Health, Braces Off Before Prom
Patting myself on the back because my second child just got his braces off today, one week before prom. Every appointment kept. Every payment made. I made a promise early on that I was not going to play about my children’s...
Inside Somerset House Studios: A Decade of Creative Evolution
Did you know there’s a creative hub in Somerset House? Ahead of its tenth anniversary, I spoke to Marie McPartlin, director of Somerset House Studios, about how it was founded, how it’s evolved & its role within the wider programme...
Higher Fitness Linked to Lower Dementia, Depression, Psychosis Risk
The relationship between increased cardiorespiratory fitness (METS) and reduced risk of all-cause dementia, depression, and psychotic disorders. From over 4 million individuals in 27 studies @NatMentHealth [association, not cause and effect evidence] https://t.co/iQdGRc0Nrz
Netflix Treats K‑Pop Demon Hunters Directors Like Showrunners
Netflix is paying the KPop Demon Hunters directors like elite TV showrunners AND giving them a share of merch sales to return for a sequel. All the details ⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/nO22PPaCo7
Marty Supreme Flops in China without Oscars Boost
Without the #Oscars boost he was hoping for, #TimothéeChalamet didn’t get many exhibitors on board to make #MartySupreme happen in #China’s #BoxOffice, where the sports drama debuted this FRI over extremely limited 6k screenings, in #11 place grossing just $46k,...
Pregnancy Rewires Brain, Creating a Distinct Mom Brain
Everyone jokes about "mom brain" like you're losing it. You forget where you put your keys, you blank on things you've known for years, and you lose track of what you were doing five seconds ago. It feels like your...
Deubiquitinase Complex Protects Oocyte Epigenome, Fertility
Polycomb repressive-deubiquitinase complex safeguards oocyte epigenome and female fertility by restraining Polycomb activity https://t.co/M6JjHH2JG2 https://t.co/dnHknjJmJy
Writing It Down, Not Just Saying It, Drives Change
It's what's caught, not taught. Anyone can say a lot of things… But it’s what you write down and apply that changes you.
Hidden Stress From Forced Steadiness Fuels Burnout
You can’t show doubt upward. You can’t collapse downward. So you perform steadiness. Meanwhile, your nervous system is screaming. That gap is a one-way street to burnout.
Build One Lasting AI System, Not Endless Noise
So many people I talk to are stuck in one of two places with AI: Either ignoring it because the noise is overwhelming, or frantically trying every new thing without building anything that lasts Both paths lead to the same place:...
Live at 2 PM ET: Debunking Matt King Coal’s False Claims
TODAY at 2 pm ET: join me & my fellow Zoonati as we catalog and correct all the inaccurate claims that climate change-denying, tone policing, British pheasant sex expert Matt King Coal is as good at virology as he is...
Tumor Whole-Genome Sequencing Influences Care in 40%+ Patients
Why should tumor whole genome sequencing (WGS) be done for cancer? In real practice of medicine study of 888 patients with solid cancers, WGS directly led to clinical consequences in over 40% @NatureMedicine https://t.co/kFho0yuLS7
Asher Hartman's Debut Collection: Mad Clot on a Holy Bone
Mad Clot on a Holy Bone: Memories of a Psychic Theater by Asher Hartman. Mad Clot on a Holy Bone: Memories of a Psychic Theater is the first published collection of work by playwright and artist Asher Hartman and his Gawdafful...
Productivity Alone Leaves Gaps Without Meaningful Care
You can be incredibly productive… and still feel like you’re missing something. That gap often comes down to one thing: what you choose to care about. I’ll be talking about this with Mark Manson live. Bring your questions: https://t.co/EWZSzmok8z #mindset #attention
Dave Grohl Opens Up on Grief, Identity, Ambition
I did the first newspaper interview with Dave Grohl since his infidelity scandal, and since the deaths of his mother and Taylor Hawkins. He was powerful on grief, selfhood, ambition ... and we did an interesting dance around *that* issue...
NYC Luxury Hotel Cocktails Hit $36 Record
Cocktails in NYC luxury hotels are $36 as of last year This was the highest I’ve ever seen. Bulgari Paris. Beautiful hotel https://t.co/QUTkMJGfpl
AI Deciphers Life’s Language in New Nature Biotech Review
AI to understand the language of life. Our review @NatureBiotech just published https://t.co/i0WMaXBCHl Free access https://t.co/3LPulNxlD0 @VishRao5 @serena2z @BrianPlosky @pdhsu @BoWang87 @james_y_zou @marinkazitnik @pranavrajpurkar
Momentum Comes From Action, Not Endless Planning
If you're not sure what to do with your life, just do something. Write, record, publish, call, email, network. Anything. Momentum is always built through action, not thinking about action.
Even Perfect Schedules Can't Stop Endless Scrolling
Realest shit I ever heard: "People pray for more time. Then God gives them a clear calendar, a task list, a quiet morning, no meetings... but they still scroll for 3 hours." Everything's lined up and you still waste time. Let that sink...
Reach Out, Not Scroll: Choose Support Over Distraction
Whenever I feel like I wanna crash out , instead of threads I take a deep breath and message @hersupportsystem_ or @daniellestephanieco instead
Hypnosis Enables Awake Surgery, Redefining Pain Management
This story made me rethink everything I knew about pain and performance: 56-year-old former derivatives executive Daniel Gisler arrived at a Swiss hospital for a procedure that typically demands full sedation. Gisler refused to be sedated. His only shield against pain...
Exploring Sly’s “Africa Talks to You” On Spin’s Deep Cuts Playlist
I wrote about Sly & The Family Stone's "Africa Talks to You" for @Spin's Deep Album Cuts playlist this week: https://t.co/59btbjOKFg
Afroman's March Victory Sparks 2026 Feel‑Good Momentum
I know it's only March, but Afroman's victory is an early candidate for the Feel-Good Story of 2026.
Chinatown's New Dim Sum Hall Redefines Tradition
A new and innovative dim sum hall has opened in Chinatown. Here's an early review. [link in first comment] https://t.co/vIPDOemNPH
Meaningful Work Demands Effort and Perseverance
Things that matter are difficult. If we want to do things that matter, it’s going to take effort.
I Missed the Savor Gene, Got Devour Mode
Whatever the gene is that makes people savor their food and take pictures of it, I missed that one. The one I got makes people devour their food without chewing or utensils.
Teen Talks Thrive in Low‑pressure, Side‑by‑side Moments
The best conversations with teens often happen sideways. In the car. On a walk. Late at night. Connection grows where pressure disappears.
Chicken Soup Publisher Sues Tech Giants Over AI Training
More AI lawsuits -> Publisher Chicken Soup for the Soul sues several tech companies including Google and Anthropic in federal court, claiming its content was used to train LLMs "The publisher said that Apple, Google, Nvidia, Meta, OpenAI, Anthropic, Perplexity AI...
Commitment Beats Self‑Doubt: Change Your Life
You'll be shocked to see how much your life can change when you stop asking "Am I good enough?" And start asking "Am I committed enough?" Skill is overrated Commitment is everything
Three Growth Vehicles Reveal Your Hidden Deficiencies
Last month, I turned 30. So I've been reflecting on all the ups and downs I experienced in my 20s. There are 3 “vehicles” for personal progress. And taking on each will make your deficiencies *glaringly* obvious. But the average person is doing...
Paris Opens World's First Sufi Art Museum
Paris is not short of museums, but in 2024, it welcomed a unique addition: the world’s first museum dedicated to Sufi art & culture. Read more in my interview with the Claire Bay, President of the Board, for @worldofFAD >>...
Parenting Exhaustion Makes Polyamory Feel Impractical
I am not sure how people have time for polyamory because my kid is 2, and my husband and I currently both have different ailments that are caused by stress and sleep deprivation 🙂
Luxury Endures, Tech Fades: Dom Pérignon Outlasts iPhone
$LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault on the difference between iPhones and Dom Pérignon: "In 50 years' time, will the iPhone still be used? Or the people who are making it today, will they have found what will be at the cutting...
Ryan Gosling’s Streak: Every Recent Film Certified Fresh
Ryan Gosling’s highest rated film on @RottenTomatoes is now #ProjectHailMary. It’s his highest rated w/ both critics AND audiences. Gosling is in a groove right now as the last 5 out of 6 films he’s starred in are Certified Fresh. (5...
Project Hail Mary Sets Japan Record Opening for Hollywood Sci‑Fi
In #Japan’s #BoxOffice, local SPRING BREAK holiday & positive WOM received #RyanGosling with open arms, as #ProjectHailMary scores STRONG est $1M on BIGGEST FRI Opening Day for Hollywood sci-fi or theatrically original Post-Covid (vs #DunePartTwo’s $405k, #Dune’s $491k, #Oppenheimer’s $800k). BIGGEST...
Netflix Doc Reveals Chili Peppers' Hidden Founding Member
Fantastic documentary about the origins of the Red Hot Chili Peppers and the founding member you probably never heard of. Great interviews especially with @flea333 - now streaming on Netflix https://t.co/Gr4N4ne4Oz
Free Play Isn’t Enough; Guided Movement Builds Athleticism
This is for the “just send kids outside to play” crowd… Kids should play. But let’s be honest—today’s world isn't the same as the 1980s. Less recess. Barely any PE. More screens. “Just go play” isn’t a system—it’s hope. And here’s what’s funny… We’ll pay for: batting lessons soccer...
Consistent Reliability Beats Occasional Brilliance—Just Show Up
My grandfather told me this: You'll achieve much more by being consistently reliable than by being occasionally extraordinary. Damn was he right. Showing up is the key to life. You can never bet against the person who just keeps showing...
Metrics Trap: Optimizing Numbers, Not Real Value
This is one of the best books I've ever read. The core problem @add_hawk nails: we've handed our lives over to metrics. The issue is that any metric is a compression of something richer, and once the metric exists, we...
Rhodiola Boosts Football Performance and Decision-Making Under Fatigue
Rhodiola rosea improves performance and decision-making under fatigue 🧠⚡️ This new study recruited 24 competitive football players to a 4-week supplementation protocol taking either either… 1️⃣ Rhodiola rosea (2.4 g/day) 2️⃣ Placebo Physical, technical and cognitive performance plus haematological markers were assessed pre- and...
Half Marathon Success: Slow Start, Goal Pace, Fast Finish
For better or worse I personally view a half marathon as an 8 mile tempo + an 8k/~5mile race This usually look like: - Miles 1-2 ~5-10”/mi slower than goal pace - Miles 2-8 right at or below goal pace - Miles...
Choose Tools by Future Value, Not Sunk Costs
Staying with a tool because you’ve “already invested the time” is the sunk cost fallacy. The real question: which tool gives you the best results going forward? https://t.co/rKlQsE24Iy
Start with a Minute, Build Lasting Meditation Habit
One minute counts. Daily-ish is the goal. You can do it while you're walking, doing the dishes, or waiting for your coffee. Science says starting small is the best way to build a habit that sticks. Join the Even You Can...
Clear Your Mind, Reset Priorities for a Focused Week
Weekly Review & Reset Checklist Clear mental clutter, reset your priorities, and start your week with clarity. Step 1: Clear Your Mind Get everything out of your head. ☐ Write down every task, idea, worry, or reminder ☐ Check your notes, inbox, and messages ☐ Add...
Turn Today's Mess Into Tomorrow's Monetizable Lesson
Today's dumpster fire is tomorrow's "here's what I learned" thread. Write it down... Future you will monetize it, and someone three steps behind you will call you a genius.
Pushed Through Laziness: Front Squats for Brunch
Didn’t feel like training this morning, trained anyway. Front Squats for Brunch. Warmups then 3 x 3. https://t.co/uo3pTNjfNn
Better Meat, Not Less Meat, Will Reshape Food
The man quietly engineering the future of meat: Bruce Friedrich. This food systems scientist says we don't need people to eat less meat. We need better meat. Here are his 10 key insights on why alternative proteins will change everything: https://t.co/CDy9sXOh8J
Musical Finger Tracing Offers Quick Brain Break
Musical finger tracing during my "Digital Snacks" presentation at #MACUL26! It's a relaxing way to give your brain a break: https://t.co/3wSEuT9x0V https://t.co/4TxBW0BPYG
Inside the British Museum's Samurai Exhibit with Yasuke Performer
Yesterday I giddily ran over to the britishmuseum to check out their #Samurai exhibition. We were lucky enough to speak to both curator joenickols and Yasuke performer from @assassins_uk Tongayi Chirisa