This is my local gym that I go to. I’ve been lifting for 15+ years and just recently have seen this massive trend in gym design where everything is dark and black. I don’t really understand where it comes from, but damn can’t we have something more interesting? I want some indoor plants, marble statues of Greek gods, beautiful artwork on the wall depicting Samson slaughtering people with the jawbone of a donkey, etc. I want to be inspired when I lift, not depressed.

Your heart is a muscle, and you must train it till failure.

A 35 year old Michael Saylor

In the book Atomic Habits by James Clear, the author recounts a statement made by the lead coach of the Chinese weightlifting team. The coach was asked, “What’s the difference between the guys who are elite and the guys who are world champions?” His response was, “It’s the world champions who are prepared to do the most boring work with the least amount of complaining.”

Every time Bitcoin dips I have massive urges to buy more, but I also need to make sure I have money for my family/bills/food. But I also know that we won’t have these low prices forever so if I don’t buy now I’ll have to pay twice as much for the same amount of sats… the dilemmas of a bitcoiner.

When someone asks for your opinion and you give your 2 cents, remember those 2 cents can no longer be minted so are now worth more.

Anniversary dinner with the wife. Roasted Maple Leaf Duck.