Central Park Karen And Killer Cops | Andrew Schulz
This is the most rational, even-sided response I’ve heard this week about the wrongful death of George Floyd and racism in America. Thank you, Andrew:
Read MoreHow To Speak So That People Want To Listen
We live in a world where distractions are increasing and the stress of meaningful speech is decreasing. How do you get people to listen in a world of distraction? What are the 7 deadly sins of speech? How do you warm up your voice properly? Communication Expert Julian Treasure tells us how:
Read MoreThis EDM Set Will Fuel Your Workout
Last week, I came across this set by Loud Luxury and it’s been fueling my workouts for the better part of a week. High energy, great mix, and sure to keep the heart pumping for quarantine gainz:
Read MoreThe Power of Uniqueness
The following is a quote from cellist, composer, and conductor Pablo Casals on being unique. The source is Joys and Sorrows:
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Here's What Porn Does To Your Brain
Have you ever wondered what a high-speed internet connection combined with an infinite source of pornographic videos does to our brain? The cure for anxiety, depression, and erectile dysfunction may lie in logging off. Here’s Gary Wilson, creator of the blog Your Brain On Porn, to tell us how porn affects out brain:
Read MoreHow To Think Better About Risk
How are you evaluating risk and what are the different sides of it? The following is an excerpt from an article written by Morgan Housel describing a deadly ski accident and how it changed the way he views risk:
Read MoreHow MDMA Is Being Used To Treat PTSD
For years, MDMA, the active drug in ecstasy has been demonized as fuel for the rave scene and a purely recreational drug. But recently, studies have shown that MDMA has the power to loosen the grip, in some cases entirely, of PTSD. Here’s the story of how MDMA saved one soldier’s life:
Read MoreHow To Get Loose In The Morning
Do you skip mobility routines because it takes too much time? I was the same way until I started following routines that take 10 minutes or less. This week, I decided to switch it up and do this routine by Tom Morrison, which I love. Give it a try, all you need is 8-10 minutes max:
Read MoreMark Normand Normand's Latest Special Will Fill You With Laughter And Truth Bombs
Are you looking for a good laugh in quarantine? I just finished watching Mark Normand’s special Out To Lunch and my only problem with it is that he didn’t release it earlier. Netflix and the other networks definitely dropped the ball by not picking up Mark’s special. Tune in below for a steady dose of laughter and truth bombs, and don’t miss out like they did:
Read MoreRead This Poem When You Feel Like Giving Up
The following is a poem by Charles Bukowski about getting through times of hardship and holding onto the light:
Read MoreFather Forgets: A Poem About Fatherhood
The following is a poem by W. Livingston Larned about the relationship between a father and his son. I came across an excerpt from this poem in How To Win Friends And Influence People, and although I have no kids, these words struck me powerfully:
Read MoreThe Case of Jussie Smollett | Jim Can't Swim
Tune into this video by Jim Can’t Swim for the full breakdown of everything that happened in the Jussie Smollett Saga. This video combines criminal psychology, media interviews, and body language into a masterful overlay of the entire story:
Read MoreJoe Biden’s Mental Condition is... Presidential | Andrew Schulz
New York-based comedian Andrew Schulz needs his own talk show. Schulz shines on stage, in the podcast game with Brilliant Idiots (feat. Charlamagne that God) and Flagrant 2, and now it’s time that he enters the late-night game. Everyone knows that the DNC is the puppeteer behind every late-night talk show, and Schulz sees the space that the people want to be filled: A talk show that makes fun of people on the left, right, and every in between with no agenda, other than to be funny. Check out his latest hit on Joe Biden:
Read MoreMy Life Philosophy | Mark Manson
Best-selling author Mark Manson sheds some light on what makes life meaningful, growing through pain, and how to “suck less”:
Read MoreI Was the Fastest Girl in America, Until I Joined Nike | NYT Opinion
Mary Cain, dubbed a running phenom by the age of 17, signed with Nike’s Oregon Project headed by coach Alberto Salazar. She joined Nike with hopes of becoming the best in the world, but her dreams were soon shattered by an abusive coaching staff and harmful training practices. After being told to get “thinner, and thinner, and thinner,” Mary’s body began to crumble and suicidal thoughts appeared. Her is her story:
Read More68 Bits of Unsolicited Advice | Kevin Kelly
Last week, best-selling author Kevin Kelly published 68 pieces of advice that have to do with happiness, stress, vacationing, asking questions, and more. Here are five of those bits. Click the link below to read the full piece. It’s well worth it:
Read MoreSleep is your superpower | Matt Walker
On this TED talk, sleep scientist Matt Walker discusses why sleep is a “nonnegotiable biological necessity, a life support system, and Mother Nature’s best effort yet at immortality.” A lack of sleep leaks over into every physiological aspect in our lives, and it’s most likely a lot more impactful than you think. Oh, and men who sleep less literally have smaller balls. Yeah, give this a watch.
Read MoreSol LeWitt's Letter On Overcoming Creative Block & Doing The Work
Influential artists Sol LeWitt and Eva Hesse met in 1960 and remained great friends until Hesse’s death from a brain tumor ten years later. In 1965, Hesse was enduring a period of creative block and reached out to LeWitt for advice. This letter is his reply to Hesse:
Read MoreThe Villager And The F-18: A Commentary on Alien Contact
The following is an excerpt from an article written by Deep Prasad where he discusses his theory on alien interaction with humans and the recent UAF (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena) video leaks by the US Navy.
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