Limits: the cure for burnout?
It's been a while since I've felt this uncomfortable. I had an empty afternoon last week and saw Don't speak evil (Trailer here), a horror/suspense film about a family visiting…
Beware the history, embrace the science
Have you ever heard of “Blue Zones”? These parts of the world are known for having citizens who live exceptionally long and healthy lives. Some of these places may look…
Wasted effort | Nerd Fitness
I remember racing up the escalator at Macy's in the Cape Cod Mall. My mother, who rode up the escalator calmly like a normal person, always said I was going…
The past is not set in stone
I'm reading right now The Corrupted Chalicea fantasy crime novel. Think “Sherlock Holmes takes place in Westeros.” The main character has this augmentation that allows him to capture every single…
The most important skill for getting (and staying) healthy.
In 1933, an overwhelmed and frustrated woman named Ms. sent a letter to psychologist Carl Jung asking “how to live.” (I guess she didn't have any Instagram influencers shouting motivational…
Closed paths, open futures | Nerd Fitness
I'm a huge Stephen King fan. I've read the entire Dark Tower series, It, The Shining, and Doctor Sleep, and my favorite film of all is based on his novella.…
The “yes and” rule | Nerd Fitness
A few years ago I attended my friend Nick's stunning 40th birthday party. As part of the celebration, he hired an improvisational comedian and we all had to participate in…
