Benjamin Hopkins

[@levelsio @levelsio]

Exactly

You should invest your money in companies, so they can get bigger, build more products and services for more people, and improve the world

A house has no function other than for 2-5 people to live in, it doesn't produce any value for society when its value grows, so it shouldn't be seen as an investment

Home ownership as an investment is the biggest delusion the 20th century created and our society is falling apart as a consequence of it because most people can't afford a home now

[Dr. Rhonda Patrick @foundmyfitness]

Elevating your ketone levels through exercise or a ketogenic diet can significantly boost your brain health and cognitive function.

A recent study found that just 3 weeks on a ketogenic diet increased BDNF levels by 47% and cerebral blood flow by 22%—and this was in healthy adults with normal cognitive function!

These findings have powerful implications for neurological conditions.

Reduced blood flow and impaired glucose metabolism are key features of cognitive decline, dementia, Alzheimer's, and various psychiatric disorders. Ketones provide an essential "alternative fuel" for the brain under these challenging conditions, effectively rescuing cognitive function and alleviating deficits. Ketones also play a vital role as signaling molecules, influencing gene expression through epigenetic modifications that can benefit longevity and cardiometabolic health.

Furthermore, higher BDNF levels due to ketosis suggest enhanced neurogenesis and neuroplasticity, key elements for a healthier, more adaptable brain.

Whether you achieve ketosis through exercise, diet, or supplements, even intermittent mild ketosis can deliver wide-ranging benefits for your brain health.

DOI: 10.1210/clinem/dgaf207

[Andrew D. Huberman, Ph.D. @hubermanlab]

I get asked about tools (drugs) for focus all the time. Remember: You can train focus. It’s like a workout. You set a timer for 2-3hrs. You force yourself to work the entire time. Every time you skip to something else you add 10min. 1 bathroom break allowed. Next time is easier.