A couple weeks ago I conducted a search marketing seminar for small law firms. In it I laid out a framework for thinking about the process that people go through when they buy from a company. I divided products and services into three categories: things people want but don’t need, things people want and sort…
We receive free products and receive commissions through our links. See disclosures page. The Assault Bike ProX is one of the best cardio machines currently offered, as it provides a full-body, low-impact workout that can still be high-intensity. Popular in the CrossFit community, this fan bike consists of a belt-driven system and a heavy-duty steel…
The following is a short story I wrote as a sort of background for a character I play as part of a festival called Neotropolis. That in itself I a whole long story, but you don’t need to know anything about the festival to enjoy. I hope that humanity will remember me as a savior,…
We receive free products and receive commissions through our links. See disclosures page. Your gym bag is probably packed with some of the best supplements for building muscle, including protein powder, creatine, and pre-workout. Crucial for boosting energy and strength during a gym session and reducing muscle soreness afterward, you wouldn’t dare train without them….
Today I’m launching a new article series: John’s Notes. Like Cliff’s Notes, except these articles will be about an overall subject rather than a specific work. In a nutshell: I spend like 30-40 hours a week reading, so I develop “armchair expert” level knowledge on a wide variety of subjects. Sometimes I write articles about…
2024 is drawing to a close, so I wanted to hit you with one final newsletter before the chaos of 2025 kicks off. It’s that time of year where our brains will almost automatically look back on the past year. What went right, what went wrong. What we accomplished, what we failed to follow through…
We receive free products and receive commissions through our links. See disclosures page. Tonal is a high-tech smart gym that makes starting an effective strength workout as easy as stepping into the next room. It has a cable resistance system with multiple attachments, so there is no need for additional equipment. You can choose between…
Strength training can seem overwhelming, especially with the vast amount of exercises, programs, and equipment available. For many, dedicating hours to the gym or buying expensive equipment is daunting. However, the truth is you don’t need a lot of exercise or gear to build a strong, resilient body. A minimalist approach—focused on a few fundamental,…
This is the start of a series I’ve been wanting to do for a while: one where I interview people from a variety of fields, including scientist, startup founders, fitness pros, doctors, bloggers, and whoever else I feel curious enough to interview. Some of these interviews will be videos and some will be in writing….
Stephen Wilson Jr. was a scientist working for Mars, Inc. (Yeah, the Candy company). One day, his boss pulled him into an office and said something that changed his life: “Stephen, you’re about to get promoted.” Normally a cause for celebration, this was instead meant as a warning by his boss. In a past life,…