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🦄 How to be a unicorn: If you are fit and healthy, you are a unicorn. Over 93% of adults in the US aren't healthy, and there are 7 steps to join the 7%'ers. Casey Ruff and I unpack all 7 steps in this
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💊 Will this help: In the video above, I mention a case study of vitamin D toxicity. It's an extreme example. Vitamin D toxicity appears to
be rare, but the reason I mention it is because few people recognize the complexities of metabolism and potential interactions. There are risks. And the evidence for supplement benefits is thin. But it's not
just vitamin D, I pick on it because I know so many people take it. It's vitamin supplementation in general. For example, here's the conclusion from a systematic review, hot off the press this year: Vitamin and mineral supplementation was associated with little or no benefit in preventing cancer, cardiovascular disease, and death...Beta carotene [plant
precursor to vitamin A] was associated with an increased risk of lung cancer and other harmful outcomes in persons at high risk of lung cancer. (r)
There's absolutely a time and a place for supplements,
like vitamin B12 for vegans or methylated B vitamins for people with MTHFR gene polymorphism, but my baseline rule is: Food > Pills |
💡 Where good ideas come from: Each step of the "7 Steps to become a 7%er" is deceptively simple, having numerous hidden benefits. For example, Step #4: Walk in the sun. Part of the benefit is about
getting some vitamin D. Some is about getting the lymphatic system pumping. But perhaps the biggest benefit is the mental benefits. Going for a walk puts the mind in an open and associative state, which is the perfect state for generating ideas. Almost every idea I've
had over the last 3 years has come during my 20-minute afternoon walk around the neighborhood. |
❓ What caught me off-guard: To stick with the theme we have going, in the podcast Casey asked me, "Why do you do annual Challenges?" The question caught me off-guard (which are my favorite kinds of questions). My extemporaneous response had to do with how I find value in keeping a beginner's mind, in struggling in new areas, in learning new things, in pushing myself outside my comfort zone. Casey is a great host. He
reminded me of Neil Perkins, who asks the same 5 great questions to guests: - What was your biggest career learning?
- What was your biggest career mistake?
- What is your key insight around how your industry is changing?
- What is your prediction for the future of your industry?
- What question do you wish I'd asked?
This is a good episode where the former CEO of TBWA gives her answer to the value of keeping a beginner's mind. |
🧠 What quote I've been thinking about: "The best way to change your story is to get around people who don't believe your old one." -Step #7 |
📉 How does this end: I read this report some time ago and took a screenshot of the conclusion:
My guess is this ends via death of a thousand cuts, years of persistent high inflation and negative real rates. Bitcoin is the lifeboat. |
🥇 Who is the most notable person from your hometown: |
As always, it's an absolute pleasure and an honor getting to spend some time with you, hope you have a great weekend! Kevin
P.S. Did you hear the rumor about butter being bad for your heart? Don't spread
it.
A Saturday morning roundup on health and wealth, art and science, creativity and innovation, laughs and life by Kevin Stock.
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