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Cyclist. Lesser half of @alessmarie. Novice parent.

[ckthoms @ckthoms]

Thinking about Max Kellerman’s distinction between athletes who "Love to Play" vs. those who "Need to Win."

In VC, you see the same split. Loving the game makes you a great venture capitalist; needing to win makes you a legendary investor. The generational ones are always both.

[Bryan Johnson @bryan_johnson]

This is it.
Everything learned spending millions on longevity.

From: Your Immortal Unc and Auntie.
To: Our Immortal nieces and nephews.

0. Sleep is the world's most powerful drug.
1. Be in your bed for 8 hours
2. Same bedtime every night, any time before midnight
3. Don’t eat right before bed
4. Calm foods for dinner
5. No screens 1 hour before bed
6. Avoid added sugar (be aware it’s in everything)
7. Avoid all things in an American convenience store
8. Avoid fried foods
9. Shoes off at the door
10. Eat whole foods, particularly veggies fruits nuts legumes berries
11. Walk a little after meals or air squats
12. Get your heart rate high routinely
13. Lift heavy things
14. Stretch daily
15. Water pik, floss, brush, tongue scrape, morning and night
16. Make an effort to drink water
17. Get sunlight when you wake up (UV is low)
18. Protect skin in midday sun
19. Stand up straight
20. See at least one friend once a week
21. Avoid plastic where you can (in all things)
22. Circulate air in rooms
23. When stressed, breathe, learn to calm your body
24. Go to the dentist
25. Avoid sitting for long times
26. Protect your hearing, the world is too loud
27. Alcohol is bad for you
28. Finish coffee before noon
29. Avoid bright lights after sunset
30. If obese, look into a GLP
31. Sleep in a cold room
32. Texting while driving is dangerous
33. Turn off all notifications
34. Limit social media use
35. Don’t smoke anything
36. If you struggle to sleep, read a physical book before bed
37. 1 hour before bed have a calm wind down routine: bath, read, light walk, listen to music
38. The body is a clock and loves routine. Have a daily morning and evening schedule.
39. Avoid long distance travel where you can
40. Baby steps first: incorporate new things slowly
41. Do less… most things don’t work.

Bonus points if you get your blood checked.

Start here, it will change your life.

[ckthoms @ckthoms]

What are your top 10 investor letters, blog posts or similar (publicly accessible)? I'll submit Sam Hinkie resignation letter and Nomad letters. Think library for a young investor. Cc @compound248

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@nchirls Thank you for sharing for this

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@rsarver Sounds awesome. Very curious to see it

[ckthoms @ckthoms]

@almostcmb The hottest of takes

[ckthoms @ckthoms]

@cpaik Maybe the best thing you've written

[Chris Paik @cpaik]

https://t.co/bkUXTZ5cJD

[ckthoms @ckthoms]

@Rick_Zullo What?!?

[ckthoms @ckthoms]

The Ravens have thrived on stability and character on the sideline and front office. Harbs will be missed. After 18 seasons in Baltimore, I hope he gets another shot and that the Ravens find the right coach to lead the next 15 years

[Baltimore Ravens @Ravens]

Thank you Harbs 💜

[ckthoms @ckthoms]

@almostcmb What was the closest?

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@andrew__reed @satyanadella Hopefully he removed the F1 key

[ckthoms @ckthoms]

Go outside. Get your HR up. Listen to this. Feel better.

https://t.co/xeaRTZOyTU

[ckthoms @ckthoms]

This is very good. https://t.co/U0iEk7HcXb

[ckthoms @ckthoms]

@cpaik @AryanNNaik Ugh serious fomo

[ckthoms @ckthoms]

@cpaik So good

[ckthoms @ckthoms]

@pitdesi What am I missing? Don't the Outlays add up to $560B?

[ckthoms @ckthoms]

@compound248 Satya gets it, “If you are using this much energy, you better make sure you have social permission.” It was the first time it resonated with me. https://t.co/ht4KBP5UL6

[ckthoms @ckthoms]

🎯 An important self-reflection for many investors

[Evan Armstrong @itsurboyevan]

"I was more interested in being right than being good"

One of those sentences that sticks with you from my interview with @bryce on shutting down Indie 1.0.

[ckthoms @ckthoms]

@TurnerNovak @BananaCap_ Both ends of the entry price debate are risky. Too few people talk about the hidden danger of adverse selection