An Excellent Wknd
Hello, hi, 👋
A big welcome to the 80 new folks who have joined us here in the last few weeks & a special virtual fist bump to the 10 new superheroes who have jumped into the Chase Club in that time.
Here’s what came out this week, plus a TED talk worth your time.
📍 ICYMI
[ 💭 ] Let the Small Things Go
We’re talking about building tolerance for minor inconveniences to improve our overall mental fitness and resilience.
Inspired by a previously discussed tactic of letting go of minor irritations, we explore practical examples and strategies to handle everyday disruptions more gracefully.
[ 🍽️ ] Understanding Diet Expectations, with EC Synkowski
We’re sharing a special crossover episode from the 'Consistency Project' podcast, focusing on the critical differences between expectations and reality in the context of diet and nutrition.
EC and I talk about why diets often fail - reasons like unrealistic caloric targets, misconceptions about what a healthy diet looks like, the importance of sustainable change, and the patience required to see long-term results.
[ 🏃🏽♂️ ] Should I have let my kid sit on the bench instead of quit?
Answering a listener's question about encouraging your kids to be big fish in small ponds.
[ 🗨️ ] The Comfort Crisis, Part 5
We also wrapped up our Chase Club Book Club last week. Ben and I will soon record a conversation about some of our big takeaways. Thanks to everybody who joined us!
Here are the links to each section we talked about, if any Chase Club members want to review:
📍 WORTH YOUR TIME
[ 🤟🏼 ] To Love is to be Brave
A TED talk from writer & podcaster Kelly Corrigan.
From the description: Family life often requires extraordinary bravery, from navigating the daily challenges to surviving the unexpected crises. Corrigan offers profound wisdom (and seven key words) to help you focus in on what matters most.
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📍 QUESTIONS
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Here’s hoping you’re having a great weekend, my friends.
🤙🏼 Patrick
I love that TED talk. Thanks for surfacing it.