MOST PEOPLE SUCK AT LEISURE.
leisure doesn’t mean doing nothing. it doesn't mean switching off your brain, rotting on your sofa, or doomscrolling tiktok.
leisure means doing something for its own sake. something that demands your highest capacities and makes you a better human.
reading philosophy. learning a craft. playing sports. having important conversations. contemplating life. making music, poetry, art.
the deterioration of leisure might be the most underrated problem of our time, and society would be a much happier place if we fixed it.
The small things that save marriages every single day:
1. Couples who eat together regularly report 30% higher relationship satisfaction.
2. Couples who sleep in the same room live longer than those who don't.
3. The leading cause of divorce is not infidelity.
4. It is feeling constantly unappreciated.
5. Holding hands with your partner lowers cortisol levels.
6. It physically reduces stress in both people.
7. Couples who laugh together stay together longer.
8. Shared humor is a stronger bond than shared interests.
9. The happiest marriages are not conflict free.
10. They are just better at repairing after conflict.
11. A simple "thank you" daily increases relationship satisfaction by 20%.
12. The smallest daily gestures hold the biggest relationships together.
13. Couples who go to bed at the same time report stronger emotional connection.
14. Money arguments last longer than any other type of argument in marriage.
15. Couples who travel together report higher levels of long term happiness.
16. Physical touch for just 20 seconds releases oxytocin strong enough to rebuild trust after a fight.
Experts now consider strength training the single most potent habit for aging gracefully and extending lifespan.
Far from being just for athletes or bodybuilders, lifting weights—or any form of resistance exercise, including body-weight moves—has emerged as one of the most powerful tools for healthy aging. It does far more than add muscle: it fortifies bones, revs up metabolism, and sharply lowers the odds of diabetes, heart disease, and other chronic conditions.
As we get older, strength training switches on bone-forming cells, fights the natural loss of muscle mass known as sarcopenia, and keeps metabolism humming efficiently. For women, it’s especially valuable, helping offset the rapid bone-density decline triggered by menopause.
The benefits extend well beyond the physical. Regular resistance work improves balance and coordination, dramatically cutting the risk of falls—the top cause of injury among older adults. It also protects the brain by enhancing insulin sensitivity, dialing down inflammation, and reducing dementia risk.
The good news? You don’t need heavy barbells or punishing workouts. Even moderate, consistent strength training delivers profound gains in both quality of life and longevity. In the words of one leading researcher, “Building and maintaining muscle may be the single best investment you can make in your future health and independence.”
He never grew up in the trenches, but fights like he did — reckless mouth, loyal crew, nonstop hustle, flashy life, endless beefs, never admits loss, turns charges into clout. Donald Trump got more hood energy than half the rappers out there.
HOLY SH*T 🚨 Joe Rogan pays so much respect to Donald Trump saying “I’m so happy for you sir” ❤️
Joe Rogan knows, if Kamala would have “won” she would have collapsed America
So much winning 🔥
Is there a shift in Hollywood? White Lotus has a scene showcasing what it’s like being a closet conservative with uptight liberal friends and having to walk on eggshells around them in order to not kill the vibe of the night, knowing they can get offended at the drop of a hat. 🤣
Liberals don’t understand Donald Trump. He isn’t just some billionaire. He’s Donald Trump. A larger than life character. A brand.
You can’t fight brands.
At this iconic moment that is memorialized on film, Trump is not at all aware of the actual status of the threat.
He has no idea if the threat has been neutralized. He doesn’t even know where the shooter is. They are in an open-air venue surrounded by a morass of people.
As far as he knows, the shooter is still out there and yet he did not scramble off stage. After cowering on the ground to regroup, he did not remain low, letting the Secret Service officers cover him.
He insisted on standing up tall and pumping his fist in the air, defiant in the face of danger.
In near-death experiences, you are on pure autopilot. There’s really no thinking involved. That’s instinct.
To say that this photo is evidence of Trump as a scheming Machiavellian showman is to reveal you have no clue about human psychology and human nature. His instinct to override the fear of death - and not just the appearance of the fear - is astounding and cannot be denied.
The symbolism of this is red meat for Americans for whom strength and courage are valorized above all the other virtues. Its juxtaposition with the images of an ailing opponent just made that contrast infinitely sharper.