Week 9 ā The "Long Game"
Hi Reader,
Last week-end I ran my first marathon in Dublin (report and learnings coming) and now enjoying some rest & recovery while planning out the next fitness period. I like to mix it up, so next year is going to emphasize swimming, weights and maybe a return to rowing to build a stronger base. Running has revealed the impact of being vulnerable to injury and it's something I would love to avoid in the future.
š¦ Tech tweets I'm reading
Andrew Chen on The red flags and magic numbers that investors look for in your start-ups metrics, 80-page slide deck included.
Chris Sacca blatantly disagrees with Larry Summers on raising expectations.
š¤ Meta
In the surprising power of the long-game Shane Parrish reminds us of the meta theory of long-termism and how it manifests itself in daily trade-offs.
ā¤ļø Longevity
Building Muscle is an evidence based guide on muscle growth. It's not new, but is an excellent summary of research-informed body building tips. Muscle growth is harder to maintain with age and is quite crucial to good well-being. The best recommendation is to start early.
ā”ļø Productivity
Andy Sparks recommends batching discussion items to remember what to discuss with everyone. I've done this in the past on intense days and it can be quite handy.