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October 2025 Roundup: What I am Reading, Watching, and Listening To

October 2025 Roundup: What I am Reading, Watching, and Listening To

Gut Microbiome, Microbes & Mental Health: The Science of Stress
Emerging research shows that the microbes living in your gut may influence your stress levels, mood, and overall mental well-being. This article explores the gut-brain connection and the new wave of therapies aiming to improve mental health by targeting gut bacteria.

The 40-70 Rule: How to Make Decisions
A breakdown of General Colin Powell’s 40-70 decision-making framework: act when you have 40–70% of the information. It helps leaders avoid analysis paralysis while mitigating the risks of impulsive decisions.

10 Biohacking Trends for 2026 You Should Be Watching for Now
From glucose monitoring to brain stimulation and longevity-focused supplements, this article outlines cutting-edge biohacking innovations poised to shape health optimization in the near future.

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April 2024 Roundup: What I am Reading, Watching and Listening To

April 2024 Roundup: What I am Reading, Watching and Listening To

Should you confront your worries or try to banish them?

If you have a distressing thought, shoving it out of your mind will only work for so long. It will camp out in the unconscious, biding its time until it can emerge again, often through physical sensations, behaviors, emotions or dreams.

This Investor Raised Billions by Making Complicated Ideas Simple
Want to build influence with great ideas and simple writing? Look no further than Howard Marks. Most smart people use big words and plastic jargon to reinforce the barrier between themselves and “the common folk.” Howard, on the other hand, breaks down this barrier, and that’s why his ideas are so influential.

What is a Family Office and Why Does it Matter? by Ron Diamond
There are roughly 15,000 Family Offices around the globe which currently control approximately $10 trillion in assets. In comparison, there is only $6.5 trillion globally in the entire hedge fund world. But even more important than the size Family Offices currently are, we are about to experience the largest transfer of wealth in history.

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