Act on Your Old Idea, Not a New One
You don't need a new idea. Take the idea you've had for 3 years and go do something with it.
Flexibility Beats Extremes: Neuroticism Undermines Performance
The influencers in grind culture speak in absolutes: No alcohol, candy, sugar, etc. Super strict crazy routines Every world class athlete I know: eats some candy, drinks an occasional beer, has routines but is flexible Why? Neuroticism gets in the way of...
New Plan Unveiled for Assembling Post‑ISS Russian Space Complex
The latest scenario for the assembly of the post-ISS ROS complex from Roskosmos and its prime piloted spacecraft developer RKK Energia. Context: https://t.co/81bSOWHp9D https://t.co/5GW8HQkApg
Teen Expects Mom to Drive 3 Hours for Charger
My 16 y/o daughter got up early to take a bus to a band contest 1.5 hours away. When she arrived, she called me at work to ask me to bring her a phone charger, appearing surprised it would take...
Fuel, Hydrate, Rest: Key Nutrition for Football
🍉Nutrition Tips for Football 🏈 -Eat a minimum of 25g of protein at breakfast (eggs + fruit + milk) -Grab a second breakfast (apple + protein bar) -Pack pre and post-workout snacks to optimize strength, energy and recovery -Swap fried...
Kanye West Teams With Nepo Kids for Upcoming Tour
kanye west and the nepo baby all-stars (north west, andre troutman, zion marley and yg marley) coming soon to a city near you
Every Biological Question Is Fundamentally Computational
🧵"All biology is computational biology." That sounds bold. But it’s true. Here’s why: https://t.co/sjibYRKxbM https://t.co/QZNlIFAnXb
NRH Prevents Age‑related Hearing Loss via Sirt3‑mediated Ferroptosis Suppression
NRH attenuates age-related hearing loss by suppressing cochlear ferroptosis and cellular senescence via Sirt3 activation https://t.co/MOqQblWYNM https://t.co/uhSMXRIxDK
Negative Narratives Shut Minds and Damage Relationships
Negative stories produce emotions that close your mind and harm your relationships. Emotions don’t know the difference between true stories or fiction.
Know Your Metabolic Profile, Not Just VO2max
The reason you should know your VO2max, ironically, has nothing to do with VO2max. It’s because you should know your metabolic profile: How much fat vs carbohydrate you burn at different intensities 🔥 And that requires a metabolic cart.
You Can Be a Savage Founder and Father
💯 agree that motherhood should be high status again. But I think an even MORE important message, esp coming from high profile investors is: “You can be a savage, whether early stage employee or founder AND a husband and father …...
Weekly Newsletter Highlights New Music Reviews and Film Thoughts
In this week's newsletter: reviews of the new @more_eaze, @BenSeretan & John Thayer, Leila Bordreuil & Kali Malone, Foote/Dickow, ex_libris, and more (plus stray thoughts on Wes Anderson and, uh, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie) https://t.co/uStmzMpjf0 https://t.co/cEKk8EbzCp
From 12‑Year‑Old Dreamer to Snowboarding Legend
It takes courage & grit to leave home at 12 years old to chase your dreams. For Australian snowboarder @ScottyJames31, that ambition & hard work made him a 8x @XGames gold medalist, 5x Olympian & 4x World Champion. On DRIVE,...
Ground Your Body to Quiet an Overactive Mind
If your body feels “on” and your brain won’t shut up, try this before you do anything else: - sit down - feet pressed against the floor - one long exhale - soften your jaw - slowly look left & count to 2 - slowly look...
Kids' Tears Signal Feelings, Not Power Struggles
Say it with me: When my child cries because I said no, that's them having a feeling, not winning an argument or challenging my authority.
Greatest Musician's Top Role: Parent, Not Performer
Even the greatest musician of all time is more important as a parent to his children than he is an artist to the world.
Imposter Syndrome Evolves, Fuels Growth for Successful Founders
I asked 1,000+ founders in Hampton (all doing at least $3M ARR): do you still get imposter syndrome? Here's what they said: Matt (multi-exit founder, 10+ years in): "Imposter syndrome never goes away. It just changes shape. Early on it's 'do I...
DIY Glucose Monitoring Revealed Hidden Liver Disease and Tech Limits
I spent over a year testing over-the-counter CGMS (also known as glucose biosensors) as a non-diabetic. The process helped me get an official MAFLD diagnosis. It also highlighted the shortcomings of wearable tech, data overload, and how mental health remains...
New Thai Spot Wanglang Delivers Fresh Flavors
Feel like reading a restaurant review today? Here's my take on Thai newcomer Wanglang, just off Madison Square. https://t.co/SNxAKr3MfF https://t.co/l9NkuA1BPF
Jump Height Alone Misses True Power Development
When evaluating power development progress - even on force plates - it's easy to just look at vertical jump height. However, as @CresseySP sports science coordinator @YKahook shares in today's guest post, that approach can fall short: https://t.co/bHXkGMwJC7 https://t.co/tB1Y1ArJKi
Simple Heuristics Outshine Complex Strength Relativism
When I first started strength standards were a thing, then strength relativism, VBT and reactionary strength denialists entered the space. Heuristic aims are useful targets and importantly easily understood by the athlete.
Indifference to Others' Opinions Makes You Dangerous
The most dangerous person in the room isn’t the smartest. It’s the one who stopped caring what the room thinks.
Nine Hours of Sleep Boosts Mood, Metabolism, and Recovery
Benefits of 9 Hours of sleep: • Better hormone regulation (including those affecting appetite, stress, and metabolism) • Improved mood, focus, memory, and emotional resilience • Stronger immune function and faster recovery from exercise or daily stress • Support for...
Apologies Aren’t Enough When Behavior Can’t Change
Ideally the best apology is changed behavior. One thing I'm not seeing in the social media space is nuance around behavior that can't or can't easily be changed. Lighthearted example: My child wants me to stop ever brushing her ears...
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...
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...