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For our final life letter of 2020, we bring you reasons on why a change in routine can help stop burnout, and tips for focussing on yourself rather than trying to find your single passion or purpose. To keep your diet on track over the holidays, time your meals appropriately and include breakfast!
For innovation, developers are taking a leap into the world of sci-fi with the first-ever remote-controlled car space race in 2021. To keep distracted, sooth your nerves with ambient music, or try out Dyson’s ‘science experiments’ to keep the family busy.
And for entertainment this week, check out the compilation of new movies released on Netflix, or re-discover your passion for Bowie.
Enjoy!
Bilal
Don’t have a single purpose or passion? That’s OK (Ted Blog, 3 min read)
Part of TED’s How to Be a Better Human series. I found this to be a great read (and video). A key takeaway point was don’t stress over what you have to do at work, rather, focus on who you are and your identity.
“Don’t Look Back and Don’t Look Down” (Steven Pressfield, 2 min read)
Pressfield’s mantra is: don’t look back or down. Banish second thoughts and train your mind to be disciplined. It is what will define you as a professional.
Podcast #669: A Change IS a Rest (The Art of Manliness, 40 min podcast)
The podcast discusses the value of a morning routine, planning and autonomy in rest, and why walking spurs creative thinking.
How Important is Meal Timing, Compisition, and the Number of Meals You Eat Each Day (9 min podcast)
Eating 6 small meals a day may not be the best option for a non-athlete, as research shows this leads to weight gain. The main aspect to take away from this podcast is that breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
Which sources do you trust the most on nutrition advice for exercise? (LessWrong, 5 min read)
This forum provides an inventory of advice and resources for catering exercise and diet to your specific ‘body composition’.
An avocado a day keeps your gut microbes happy (EurekAlert!, 3 min read)
Eating avocados influences healthy gut microbes and metabolism. Rich in fiber, the avocado is energy-dense and contains important nutrients. Perhaps a New Years’ resolution diet change.
This new mask uses a secret weapon against COVID-19: science (Fast Company, 3 min read)
The surgical mask contains a ‘power mesh’ that combines the protection of a surgical mask and the comfort of cloth material.
2021 Will See the First Remote-Controlled Car Race on the Moon (Cool Hunting, 5 min read)
The space education organization Moon Mark plans to enter two vehicles into space with the support of McLaren. This sounds like something out of Star Wars!
Japanese Probe Returned More Asteroid Than Expected—Including Pebbles and Gas (i09, 3 min read)
The probe brought back bits of asteroid and is considered a breakthrough for science, as the sample can provide clues about the early solar system and the ‘delivery of water’ to Earth.
Discover the Ambient Music of Hiroshi Yoshimura, the Pioneering Japanese Composer (Open Culture, 3 min read)
More calming than distracting, listen to this 45-minute video of Yoshimura’s ambient music. His music is incredibly moving and uses soft synths in minimalist melodies.
Dyson releases new science experiments just in time for kids’ winter break (Fast Company, 2 min read)
This PDF released by Dyson provides an alternative for festive fun that is bound to keep children distracted. My favourite – how to build a Christmas biscuit house that can withstand an earthquake.
The Best Adventure Travel Books of 2020 (Outside Magazine, 4 min read)
Satisfy your wanderlust by picking a novel to read from this list.
A Bit More Bowie… (Lefsetz, 2 min read)
I re-discovered my love for Bowie with these music videos, so maybe you can too.
Here’s Everything That’s New On Netflix This Week, Including Chadwick Boseman’s Final Film (UPROXX, 3 min read)
Here’s a list of new movies that will keep you and the family busy over the holidays.
Are We Living in the Matrix? A New Documentary Tries to Find Out (i09, 1 min read)
This documentary dives into a hole of science, conspiracy theory and philosophy. You can watch the trailer in the link above.
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