An Excellent Wknd [25.18]
Some thoughts on following first principles
Hello, hi, 👋
A warm welcome to the 30 folks who have joined us in the last couple of weeks (& an apology for not sending one of these out last weekend).
Let's get into it.
🗓️ THIS WEEK
April's Big Ideas: Facing Fear, Why Teams Matter, & Daily Excellence
Exploring highlights from April's episodes, from journaling about our wins to understanding fear.
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🤔 SOME THOUGHTS
Starting Monday, Chase Club members will receive a short note every weekday morning with a short insight to help you stay focused on what matters. We’re calling it The Daily Chase.
Here’s an example:
The Power of First Principles
In our quest for better health and performance, we often get distracted by trendy solutions and quick fixes.
A friend who manages wealth once asked about a protocol suggesting he shouldn't eat fruit before noon. The response? It's like someone telling him to put 40% of his wealth into cryptocurrencies – an idea that contradicts fundamental investment principles.
First principles are foundational truths that, when you hear them, often sound obvious. "Get 8 hours of sleep" or "eat real food" might not be exciting advice, but they're the bedrock of health.
These principles don't grab attention like the latest biohacking trend or supplement, but they consistently move the needle.
The beauty of first principles is that they keep us anchored when faced with endless distractions. While a new sleep-tracking device might sound revolutionary, it won't compensate for consistently getting only 5 hours of sleep. The basic principle – getting adequate sleep – matters more than any technological enhancement.
When building any aspect of your life, start with first principles.
Once those are solid, you can experiment with optimization. But never let the exciting new thing replace the fundamental old thing.
🦉 SHARED WISDOM
A weekly survey to help us all chase what matters & live with our hearts on fire. Results will be shared in next weekend’s edition, alongside a new question.
The man, the myth, the legend, Cole Sager, joins us on Tuesday to talk about his decision not to pursue his 12th appearance at the CrossFit Games this year.
We’ve also got a new 21-day challenge coming at you on Monday.
Until then, keep chasing.
🤙🏼 Patrick
Ooooo the daily chase! I love it!