I Got Fooled by Framing Effects
I answered a series of questions that proved I’m an irrational decision maker. I got fooled by framing effects and you might too. I’m going to walk you through these five questions today so you…
Optimal Level of Physical Activity. Are You Even Close?
A massive new study on longevity has flipped my thoughts on exercise. This is big news. When the physical activity guidelines were released in 2008, they stated substantial health benefits can be achieved with 150…
I Finished 4 Months of Daniel’s VDOT Running Plan
Back in March, I picked up a copy of Daniel’s Running Formula and planned all my runs for the remainder of 2022. Over 170 scheduled runs in 270 days. Now four months into the program,…
I Ran 1,000 Miles Injury-Free
I went from beat down and injured to running 1,000 miles injury-free. I wasn’t sure this was possible. I felt defeated last summer after hamstring and groin injuries halted my training. Shin splints didn’t help….
My Resting Heart Rate is Plummeting
My resting heart rate has dropped nearly 10 beats per minute in 9 months. It’s plummeting. At this pace, it’ll be at zero in a few years. It appears I’m dying. Can resting heart rate…
How Humans are Designed to Eat
How humans eat today is incomparable to the diets of our ancestors. It’s astonishing. We weren’t designed to consume hyperpalatable foods. Our meals didn’t terminate after ten minutes. And the variety was limited. Here I’m…
Why You Can’t Stop Eating
Today we have an opportunity unlike any other in history to eat the healthiest, most robust, nutrient-dense diet ever. The variety of whole foods available is unprecedented. Nutrition research is the most advanced. And yet…
I Wore the Same Shirt for 90 Days
I went from wearing nineteen different polo shirts and being coined Mr. Under Armour, to wearing the same boring old black tee every day. I simplified my closet. Gone was my reputation at work for…
I Lost $75,000 in Stocks. Now What?
I went from gaining 30% per year on my investments to losing $75,000 in 6 months. It wasn’t easy. I’ve invested every paycheck into the stock market for months, yet my net worth is somehow…