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You Can't Choose Your Birth, but You Choose Your Character
SocialMay 2, 2026

You Can't Choose Your Birth, but You Choose Your Character

You did not choose your: • birthplace • skin color • parents • birth gender • birth language • birth name • ethnicity • born abilities You can always choose to be: • kind • giving • honest • grateful • loving • optimistic • humble • happy • hopeful • helpful

By Vala Afshar
Champions Thrive on Willpower, Not Just Skill
SocialMay 2, 2026

Champions Thrive on Willpower, Not Just Skill

Champions aren’t made in gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them— a desire, a dream, a vision. They have to be a little faster and have skill and the will. But the will must be stronger...

By Vala Afshar
Solo Scuba Adventures: Dive the World Alone
SocialMay 2, 2026

Solo Scuba Adventures: Dive the World Alone

Follow me if you're interested in scuba diving around the world as a solo traveller 🤿✈️

By The Solo Voyager
Boosting NAD+ May Restore Sleep in Dementia
SocialMay 2, 2026

Boosting NAD+ May Restore Sleep in Dementia

NAD+‒circadian rhythm coupling in dementia "Pharmacological and lifestyle-based strategies targeting NAD+ restoration are outlined as potential approaches to improve sleep and circadian rhythm integrity..." https://t.co/qQXLHS8nou https://t.co/te8QGUftC4

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Cross‑train to Boost Aerobic Volume and Ease Run Soreness
SocialMay 2, 2026

Cross‑train to Boost Aerobic Volume and Ease Run Soreness

A great way to get some more aerobic volume during running training is to ride a bike. Or swim. Or elliptical. A lot of runners don’t like running multiple days on a row due to soreness in running-specific areas like...

By rebuiltpt
Enforce Standards Daily to Stop Performance Drift
SocialMay 2, 2026

Enforce Standards Daily to Stop Performance Drift

I have a clear goal for my portfolio of digital writing businesses to hit $10,000,000 in annual revenue this year. But as an organization, we need to become the versions of ourselves capable of achieving this. ...

By Dickie Bush
Important Decisions Need Calm, Not Pressure-Driven Confidence
SocialMay 2, 2026

Important Decisions Need Calm, Not Pressure-Driven Confidence

The decisions that matter most are almost always made under the worst conditions. The confidence you feel under pressure isn't a signal the decision is right. It's a signal your brain resolved the discomfort of uncertainty. Slow down the decisions that matter.

By Ask Dr. Brown
Make Time for What Truly Matters
SocialMay 2, 2026

Make Time for What Truly Matters

Prioritize the people and projects that are most meaningful and make time for them. #SaturdayVibes #mindset #Health #Happiness #life #SaturdayMorning #SaturdayThoughts #Friends https://t.co/ykac7yPe4t

By Beth Frates, MD
Boost Self‑Esteem: Pursue Your Desires, Ignore Opinions
SocialMay 2, 2026

Boost Self‑Esteem: Pursue Your Desires, Ignore Opinions

Most people suffer from a lack of self esteem. Do what you want to do. Stop caring what people think.

By Matt Gray
Wake Energized, Sleep Exhausted: Live Fully Every Day
SocialMay 2, 2026

Wake Energized, Sleep Exhausted: Live Fully Every Day

I optimize for two things: Waking up energized and going to bed exhausted. The former means I’m doing things I enjoy with people I love. The latter means I did those things to the fullest extent of my ability. That’s...

By Sahil Bloom
Weekly 15‑Minute Cleanups Transform Your Digital Life
SocialMay 2, 2026

Weekly 15‑Minute Cleanups Transform Your Digital Life

🗓️ Set a 15-minute "file cleanup" reminder once a week. 📁 Use a chatbot to help you rename and sort as you go. ✨ Small habits add up to a much more manageable digital life. https://t.co/s9XnH6TjMf

By Monica Burns
A Tender Parable on Love's True Measure
SocialMay 2, 2026

A Tender Parable on Love's True Measure

The Little Leaf That Wouldn't Fall – a tender illustrated parable about the meaning and measure of love https://t.co/Uz9JsUOLQn

By Maria Popova
Success Without Purpose Leaves You Feeling Empty
SocialMay 2, 2026

Success Without Purpose Leaves You Feeling Empty

Worked 7 years in corporate, changed 4 jobs, but still felt unhappy... A man from Bengaluru shared his story on social media... working in corporate for 7 years Changed 4 different jobs Got good salary hikes up to 50% Career looked successful from outside But...

By Monica Malik | PrettyMuchFinance
Crushed Hybrid Challenge: 330 Squats and 10K Run
SocialMay 2, 2026

Crushed Hybrid Challenge: 330 Squats and 10K Run

Big mood in the Larry house today with a hybrid challenge unlocked. 330 pause squat yesterday afternoon, then completed a 10k this morning. I blame @gs072887 & @ImpliedFunding for getting me into this https://t.co/Aszib7PwdK

By Lawrence Hamtil
Pompon’s Sleek Polar Bear Roams Musée Dorsay’s Airy Station
SocialMay 2, 2026

Pompon’s Sleek Polar Bear Roams Musée Dorsay’s Airy Station

The Polar Bear was sculpted by Pompon in the early 20th century when he was in his early 60s. So sleek and streamlined and light though it’s made out of two tonnes of rock. It’s one of welcoming pieces to the...

By Tanith Carey
Paperback Edition of First Steps with Linux Coming Soon
SocialMay 2, 2026

Paperback Edition of First Steps with Linux Coming Soon

A lot of you asked for it. I’m now working on the paperback version of First Steps with Linux.

By Sysxplore
New Metal‑Polymer Conductor Enables Affordable Biocompatible Electronics
SocialMay 2, 2026

New Metal‑Polymer Conductor Enables Affordable Biocompatible Electronics

Breakthrough Metal Polymer Conductor: Paving the Way for Safe, Low-Cost Biocompatible Electronics by @IntEngineering #Innovation #EmergingTech #TechForGood https://t.co/6naVHOkR11

By Ron van Loon
Spirits Having Flown: Bee Gees Nostalgia Meets Travel Regret
SocialMay 2, 2026

Spirits Having Flown: Bee Gees Nostalgia Meets Travel Regret

Finally, Spirits Having Flown is just a Bee Gees album and a bad travel memory.

By David Poland
AGEs Trigger SIRT1 Loss, Accelerating Osteoarthritis via RANKL
SocialMay 2, 2026

AGEs Trigger SIRT1 Loss, Accelerating Osteoarthritis via RANKL

SIRT1 Downregulation by Advanced Glycation End Products Activates RANKL-Dependent Osteoclast Signaling and Drives Chondrocyte Senescence During Osteoarthritis Development "Targeting this mechanism may offer new therapeutic opportunities for delaying age-related OA progression." https://t.co/HB2nmyZ43u

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
Lifestyle Signals Misaligned: 90% of Heart Disease Preventable
SocialMay 2, 2026

Lifestyle Signals Misaligned: 90% of Heart Disease Preventable

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death globally. Yet up to 90% of cases are linked to lifestyle-related risk factors we can influence. As a longevity scientist, this points to a simple information problem: the daily signals we give our...

By Ollie Whitby | Health Scientist
Indoor Plants Can't Meaningfully Purify Air, Myth Debunked
SocialMay 2, 2026

Indoor Plants Can't Meaningfully Purify Air, Myth Debunked

"Plants clean the air inside" is mostly bullshit and we have to debunk that myth permanently You'd need hundreds to thousands of plants in your room, essentially creating a massive urban jungle in your house where you wouldn't be able to...

By Pieter Levels
20 Prompts Make Claude Your $20 Personal Coach
SocialMay 2, 2026

20 Prompts Make Claude Your $20 Personal Coach

TIME TO FIX YOUR LIFE. this guy literally gives you 20 prompts to turn Claude into your personal nutritionist, trainer, life coach, recovery machine. All within your $20 sub. May just started. Don’t waste another month wishing you started sooner 👇 https://t.co/UKxCavVYbf

By Data Chaz
How Hype and Sentiment Drive Market Chaos—And Profit
SocialMay 2, 2026

How Hype and Sentiment Drive Market Chaos—And Profit

The Madness of Markets is now available for pre-order. How hype, sentiment, and even World Cup defeats move markets – and how to profit from the chaos. Think Freakonomics meets investing: wacky patterns, surprising insights, and practical tips. @PenguinUKBooks @CrownPublishing...

By Alex Edmans
Sydney Sunsets Outshine Hitchcock’s Zadar Praise
SocialMay 2, 2026

Sydney Sunsets Outshine Hitchcock’s Zadar Praise

Sydney sunsets are the best.. Alfred Hitchcock claimed Zadar had the best, but he clearly had never been to Sydney, so we'll forgive him his small yet understandable mistake.. https://t.co/gHIWzVGREV

By Dez Blanchfield
AI Enables Building New Species Like Software
SocialMay 2, 2026

AI Enables Building New Species Like Software

Adrian Woolfson said at the World Government Summit that his team used AI to create an entirely new species from scratch. Here are 8 things he said about what comes next for synthetic biology: 1) Building species the same way we build...

By John Cumbers
Train With Age, Not Against It
SocialMay 2, 2026

Train With Age, Not Against It

Midlife and Master's Athlete Training: The Biological Realities We Face For the better part of 15 years, I have been training in the gym, running, cycling, climbing, and more. But the biology of aging and the physiological changes that come with...

By Howard Luks, MD
Master Fear and Greed to Win in Trading
SocialMay 2, 2026

Master Fear and Greed to Win in Trading

To succeed in the markets you must overcome your fear and greed, two things you were born with but must be controlled if you want to be a trader.

By S. Joseph Burns
Eldest Daughters Become Doctors, Pre‑trained for Burnout
SocialMay 2, 2026

Eldest Daughters Become Doctors, Pre‑trained for Burnout

85 to 90 percent of women physicians are eldest daughters. That is not a coincidence. That is a pipeline. Eldest daughters are trained, before age five, to over-function. They take on a parent's worry. They organize the family. They clean...

By Kevin Pho, MD
Ted Lasso's 10 Simple Rules for Effective Leadership
SocialMay 2, 2026

Ted Lasso's 10 Simple Rules for Effective Leadership

10 @TedLasso leadership lessons: 1 believe in yourself  2 winning is an attitude 3 all people are different people 4 see good in others 5 forgive first 6 stay teachable 7 be curious 8 optimists do more 9 be honest 10 doing right thing is never wrong thing https://t.co/BNiTnZfmpU

By Vala Afshar
Vulnerability Is Strength: Lessons From Dad & Daughter
SocialMay 2, 2026

Vulnerability Is Strength: Lessons From Dad & Daughter

Show your vulnerability—it’s a strength, not a weakness. Find out why on the latest Dad and Daughter Connection episode: https://t.co/SyKAeVcsTF

By Chris Lewis
Ottolenghi Amsterdam Delivers Vibrant Plant‑Based Feast
SocialMay 2, 2026

Ottolenghi Amsterdam Delivers Vibrant Plant‑Based Feast

Dinner at Ottolenghi Amsterdam at Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium, Amsterdam was fabulous. I’ve always loved his restaurants in London, so experiencing his first in the Netherlands was especially meaningful. The menu is vibrant and seasonal, created with local farms and small producers....

By Tiffany Dowd (Luxe Tiffany)
Batch-Create Weekly Threads in 90 Minutes, Avoid Burnout
SocialMay 2, 2026

Batch-Create Weekly Threads in 90 Minutes, Avoid Burnout

I write a week of Threads content every Sunday in 90 minutes. No burnout. No staring at a blank page on Wednesday. Here's the exact process.

By Luca Restagno
Risk Fuels Achievement; Love Tolerates Flaws, Not Fixes
SocialMay 2, 2026

Risk Fuels Achievement; Love Tolerates Flaws, Not Fixes

Two thoughts from Edgar Guest "If you never take a chance, you will never be defeated - but you will never accomplish anything either." "Love has the patience to endure the fault it sees but cannot cure."

By Jim O’Shaughnessy
Moderate Carbs Boost Cycling Performance More Than High Intake
SocialMay 2, 2026

Moderate Carbs Boost Cycling Performance More Than High Intake

Moderate carb intake outperforms high carb intake ‼️ This new study investigated whether carb intake during different steady state exercise intensities improved subsequent time-trial performance 🔍 🚴‍♂️ 12 trained males completed nine separate bouts of cycling exercise ⬇️ Moderate (120 min at 90% of...

By Tom Coughlin, MSc (Performance Nutritionist)
Nature Article Challenges Reliability of Meta‑analysis Methods
SocialMay 2, 2026

Nature Article Challenges Reliability of Meta‑analysis Methods

We have just published an article in nature criticising meta-analysis , which is a widely used way of putting studies together and making decisions. Read for free here https://t.co/1b2GNvdMhe @KPUNews

By Richard Wiseman, PhD
Evidence Lacking for Menstrual Cycle‑Based Training Plans
SocialMay 2, 2026

Evidence Lacking for Menstrual Cycle‑Based Training Plans

We often see bold training recommendations for female athletes, but is the science there yet? In this blog, we ask the question: Do we actually have enough evidence to tailor training to menstrual-cycle phases? Start reading now: https://t.co/Jn456GIACE

By Asker Jeukendrup, PhD
Resistance Training Boosts Metabolism, Independence, and Sleep After 40
SocialMay 2, 2026

Resistance Training Boosts Metabolism, Independence, and Sleep After 40

As a bioscientist studying aging, I could list 50+ reasons why adults 40–60 should be resistance training. Here are 3: 1) Muscle is a major site of glucose disposal - improves blood sugar regulation 2) Key to maintaining physical function and independence...

By Ollie Whitby | Health Scientist
Bamboo Marvels at Leela Coorg Offer Serene Escape
SocialMay 2, 2026

Bamboo Marvels at Leela Coorg Offer Serene Escape

Magnificent bamboo structures at the Leela Coorg. Nice tonget away from the bustle of life https://t.co/pnicVOlGVj

By Deepak Shenoy
Stay at Manila Hotel with Direct Runway Views
SocialMay 2, 2026

Stay at Manila Hotel with Direct Runway Views

Ever stayed somewhere where your room view is literally a runway? This is Belmont Hotel Manila and you can watch planes take off and land right from your window. If you’re flying in or out of Ninoy Aquino International Airport, this...

By Bilqis Bahari
RDL Should Be a Core Lift for All Athletes
SocialMay 2, 2026

RDL Should Be a Core Lift for All Athletes

Normalise RDL as a main movement. "for most lifters, athletes, bodybuilders, weekend warriors, and even powerlifters chasing long-term progress, the Romanian deadlift (RDL) deserves top billing." https://t.co/SA259ZSRBF

By William Wayland
No Point of No Return: Emissions Cuts Still Matter
SocialMay 2, 2026

No Point of No Return: Emissions Cuts Still Matter

There is no such thing as a "point of no return". We do not deny that emitting greenhouse gases causes climate change, so we shouldn't deny that *not* emitting them stop it from getting worse. We are not even close...

By Ketan Joshi
Productivity Depends on Sustainable Pace, Not Speed
SocialMay 2, 2026

Productivity Depends on Sustainable Pace, Not Speed

35 years of running taught me this: Productivity isn’t about speed… it’s about pace. Read more and subscribe to my Substack for more productivity tips. https://t.co/kNlsutwVSO https://t.co/yAonqvHHsg

By Carl Pullein
Top
SocialMay 2, 2026

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A portal, evil eyes, sandpaper, identity and a goddess all feature in my top 5 this week for @worldofFAD https://t.co/qGhKJoecYj

By Tabish Khan
Black SoCal Must Watch Fremont Ave's Powerful Narrative
SocialMay 2, 2026

Black SoCal Must Watch Fremont Ave's Powerful Narrative

If you are black in Southern California, specifically Orange County, RUN to see Fremont Ave @southcoastrep. This is optimized for the Black gaze. Fremont Ave is so funny, endearing, emotionally charged, evocative, and well-written. It took my breath away. The actors...

By Samantha Sophia (Raising Self)
Microplastics Threaten Longevity: One Health Perspective
SocialMay 2, 2026

Microplastics Threaten Longevity: One Health Perspective

Micro- and Nanoplastics Exposure Across the Lifespan: One Health Implications for Aging and Longevity https://t.co/CAs0yrtcQy https://t.co/rzXoOMwI40

By David Barzilai, MD PhD
You Never Know Someone's Struggles; Reach Out.
SocialMay 2, 2026

You Never Know Someone's Struggles; Reach Out.

Local fundie apparently suicided today (I knew him briefly) Really nice guy (I won’t disclose any personal info) But it’s important to know that you never know what someone is going thru behind a facade money isn’t everything - if you struggling, reach...

By Ron Shamgar
Sentosa's Chilli Crab Delivers Delicious, Messy Delight
SocialMay 2, 2026

Sentosa's Chilli Crab Delivers Delicious, Messy Delight

My review for today’s @ftweekend is all about the gravy splattering joys of Singapore chilli crab, and my ability to wear my lunch on my short. Anyway Sentosa on Bermondsey Street is a great place to chilli crab and...

By Jay Rayner
Public Funds Paid Leave for Elite, Not Ordinary Moms
SocialMay 2, 2026

Public Funds Paid Leave for Elite, Not Ordinary Moms

Karoline Leavitt is currently on paid maternity leave, which we all fund. Meanwhile, millions of American moms paying for her leave have no access to paid leave themselves. Paid leave for me, but not for thee.

By Daphne Delvaux (The MamAttorney)
Post Malone Postpones Stadium Tour to Finish New Album
SocialMay 2, 2026

Post Malone Postpones Stadium Tour to Finish New Album

Post Malone Cancels First Few Weeks of ‘Big Ass Stadium’ Shows With Jelly Roll, Citing Need to Finish New Album: ‘We Ain’t Ready for Tour Just Yet’ https://t.co/Z1rvolBJuK via @variety

By Chris Willman