The Friday Five: 11 Scientific Mysteries, Consistent Intensity, & More
Episode XXXV
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Today at a Glance:
Quote: Neil deGrasse Tyson on the universe.
Tweet: James Clear on consistency vs. intensity.
Article: 11 scientific mysteries no one can solve.
Podcast: Ann Miura-Ko on The Tim Ferriss Show.
Bonus: Focusing on the green lines.
One Quote:
“The Universe is under no obligation to make sense to you.” — Neil deGrasse Tyson
It’s up to you to make sense of the world around you.
It’s up to you to create maps to navigate the overwhelming unknown.
That is true power—it’s all up to you.
One Tweet:
Consistency vs. Intensity is an ongoing struggle in life. James is right—the vast majority of people are able to produce short bursts of energy, but very few are able to replicate that energy day in, day out.
My take: the goal should be consistent intensity. Strive to be able to produce short bursts of energy every single day. The lion works in short bursts, but does so at least once a day. Consistent intensity.
One Article:
11 epic mysteries scientists totally can’t solve
This is a quick read perfect for the insatiably curious mind—but beware, it’s also a little bit of a mind-scrambler!
So much mystery remains—so much we have yet to understand. But that’s what makes life so exciting. Incredible.
One Podcast:
The Tim Ferriss Show: Ann Miura-Ko — The Path from Shyness to World-Class Debater and Investor
This is a repost of an episode I hadn’t heard from 2018—I’m glad they shared it again. Brilliant, introspective, vulnerable, and so much more. Really enjoyed the insights on stepping out of your comfort zone and embracing your full self.
Well worth your time on your next walk or drive!
Listen to it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
One Bonus:
The brilliant Tim Urban first posted this image in mid-2021 and it has stuck with me ever since. I’ve shared it several times, but it feels like a fitting image to share to start a new year.
The lesson: Stop focusing on the black lines behind you and start focusing on all of the green lines before you. The future is bright.
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great read sahil
Crap take on consistency vs intensity: Learn the barbell. There are weird "write fast, edit slow" patterns in other parts of life, but nobody will say one speed combo is better than the other:
- https://alima.substack.com/p/midwits-and-the-office
- https://sachink.substack.com/p/midwits-and-meta-contrarianism
- https://dwarkeshpatel.com/barbell-strategies
- https://www.mightyknowledge.com/use-the-barbell-strategy-for-risk-taking-in-your-life
- https://kadavy.net/blog/posts/barbell-strategy
- https://www.10ktom.com/post/barbell-strategy