Hi friends,

Here is this week’s list of what I’m exploring and thinking about. Feel free to forward this along to friends.

Battling productivity

Lately, I’ve been struggling to find a balance between relaxing, and the inner battle to strive toward optimal productivity. Too often, I hold unreasonable expectations for myself to get as much work done as possible in every waking moment. It is easy for me to get lost in negative thoughts when I take a break from working. Thankfully I have people around to remind me that life isn’t about getting more stuff down. It’s about having experiences with people you care about. Let this remind you not to tie your self-worth to how much or how little work you get done every day.

Initial thoughts on driving a Tesla

I was lucky enough to get behind the wheel of a Tesla Model Y for a road trip recently. At first, driving the car felt like a foreign experience. Everything about the car is minimalistic and sleek, which can make operating the controls on the display screen tricky for first-time users. After getting down the basics, the car is an incredible experience and lives up to the hype. The acceleration is unbelievable, the seats are comfortable, and the autopilot makes you feel as if you’re 100 years in the future. The only downside of the car is having to charge it every 300 miles or so, but for the average commuter, this is plenty of range.

Improving cardiovascular fitness

Zone 2 training has become a staple in my weekly exercise routine. This entails performing a repetitive exercise at a low intensity like jogging, swimming, or my favorite, cycling. I go at a pace that pushes myself, but to a point where I could maintain a conversation if I had to. Zone 2 training can increase stroke volume, how much your heart pumps per beat, and mitochondrial density and efficiency. Mitochondria produce ATP (adenosine triphosphate), which is the energy currency of the body. In short, weekly zone 2 training can increase your ability to perform daily activities without feeling short of breath.

Quote of the week

“Highly focused people do not leave their options open. They select their priorities and are comfortable ignoring the rest. If you commit to nothing, you’ll be distracted by everything.”

From James Clear’s 3-2-1 Newsletter

Work of the week

Precocious: exhibiting mature qualities at an unusually early age.

Until next week,

Kevin