Quotes of the Day

I encourage entrepreneurs to spend more than half of their time working on the future of their business and build a strong team to concentrate on the present and past issues of the business. In some cases, the entrepreneur may need to spend more than 80% of his or her time focusing on the future. [2005] - Robert T. Kiyosaki

Peak aerobic cardiorespiratory fitness, measured in terms of VO₂ max (via a treadmill test), is perhaps the single most powerful marker for longevity. VO₂ max represents the maximum rate at which a person can utilize oxygen. This is measured, naturally, while a person is exercising at essentially their upper limit of efforts. (If you've ever had this test done, you'll know just how unpleasant it is.) The more oxygen your body is able to use, the higher your VO₂ max. [2023] - Peter Attia

Letting go of happiness as a goal can pave the way for happiness to appear on its own. [2007] - Mark Williams

Gold is commonly viewed as a hedge against inflation, an alternative to the U.S. dollar, and as a store of value in times of economic or political uncertainty. Over the long term, the relationship is mostly inverse, with a weaker USD generally accompanying a higher gold price, and a stronger USD coming with a lower gold price. Overall, the gold market is significantly smaller than the forex market, so if we were gold traders, we’d sooner keep an eye on what’s happening to the dollar. [2007] - Mark Galant

Rice and oatmeal are surprisingly glycemic (meaning they cause a sharp rise in glucose levels), despite not being particularly refined; more surprising is that brown rise is only slightly less glycemic than long-grain white rice. Nonstarchy veggies such as spinach or broccoli have virtually no impact on blood sugar. Foods high in protein and fat (e.g., eggs, beef short ribs) have virtually no effect on blood sugar (assuming the short ribs are not coated in sweet sauce), but large amounts of lean protein (e.g., chicken breast) will elevate glucose slightly. Protein shakes, especially if low in fat, have a more pronounced effect (particularly if they contain sugar, obviously). [2023] - Peter Attia