This is a scientific finding that EVERYONE who wants to communicate effectively needs to understand: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐲
Loss aversion shows that people feel losses about twice as strongly as gains.
Basically, losing $100 feels as bad as gaining $200 feels good.
𝐋𝐮𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐲, 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞:
By highlighting what could be lost if your recommendations aren’t followed, you can make your case stronger.
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As a data scientist, I always carry a pocket notebook with me.
𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 3 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐲:
I got this idea from Sahil Bloom, who shared his writing process in an interview with David Perell.
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The stress bucket concept changed how I manage stress in my life. Imagine your stress levels as a bucket that fills up with various stressors throughout the day: work, finances, relationships, and more. The space left in the bucket represents your resilience, the buffer between wellness and sickness. When the bucket overflows, it means you're overwhelmed, leading to negative impacts on your health and performance.
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Cardio is not the holy grail of fat loss. (Trust me, I used to spend hours doing exhausting cardio sessions, without getting the physique that I wanted… )
Yes cardio burns calories, but:
The key to losing weight is burning more calories than you eat.
Cardio helps, but only if you’re also eating less. And you don’t want to lose muscle, you want to lose fat…
You can’t lose much fat with cardio alone if you’re not watching your diet AND lifting weights.
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Doing 40 sets of glutes exercises won’t grow your glutes. So how much should you train to build muscle?
Spoiler alert: As with chocolate, more is not always better…
Optimizing your training volume and frequency is key to maximizing muscle growth and strength gains,
and I’m here to break it down for you in a friendly, easy-to-understand way.
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This is what happens in your brain after a bad night's sleep.
A rough night of sleep is not just a minor inconvenience— it is a significant issue with far-reaching consequences, and it starts in your brain.
𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 2 𝐛𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧:
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Getting the most out of your workouts isn’t just about lifting heavier weights or doing more reps.
One key factor that often gets overlooked is how long you rest between sets.
Trust me, I used to breeze through my workouts with minimal rest, thinking I was being efficient.
But once I dug into the research, I realized I was actually sabotaging my muscle gains.
Let’s dive into why the length of your rest intervals matters so much and how you can tweak them to maximize your results:
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Heart Rate Variability (HRV) is the best objective metric for physical fitness. I have been tracking it with @WHOOP for over 2 years (and so does @Cristiano ) Here is everything you need to know about HRV
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The biggest mistake I made (and am still making) early in my career as a Data Scientist : 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠. Promising more than you can deliver is a bad place to start building trust and credibility.
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When I first stepped into the gym 5 years ago, I was overwhelmed by all the advice and techniques out there.
But one principle stood out as a game-changer: progressive overload.
This concept is more than just lifting heavier weights — it’s about continuously challenging your muscles in various ways to keep making progress.
In this guide, I’ll break down what progressive overload is, why it’s essential, and how you can apply it to see real gains in your strength and muscle growth.
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Achieving fitness success is more about mindset than physical effort.
Last week, I was feeling demotivated in my fitness journey, I felt like nothing was working.
I stumbled across a video by Sahil Bloom titled “Feeling Lost? Here’s 7 Questions You Should Ask Yourself”. These questions resonated with me deeply, especially when applied to health and fitness practices.
I spent 30 min reflecting on it, and I am now more motivated than ever to keep on going and make Fitness Gainzzz !
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I was skeptical that I could afford a healthy lifestyle as a student.
I started my fitness journey as a student during the middle of Covid, doing workouts in my small room in NY. If I could make it work under those circumstances, so can you.
I learned that it’s possible to get in the best shape of your life without breaking the bank.
If you’re a student with a tight budget and a busy schedule, this guide is for you.
Here are three ways to educate yourself:
3. Listen to podcasts: Podcasts are a great way to learn valuable and actionable information when you are on-the-go. My favorite podcast is Fitness Stuff for Normal People: https://www.fitnessstuffpod.com/
Sahil Bloom is a true high performer.
I read today about his framework for overcoming overwhelm.
It is a piece of art.
Here are the 3 steps that he uses when dealing with overwhelm:
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The fitness industry often oversells rapid results, but the truth is more complex.
Five years ago, I was overweight and binge eating. Two years later, I was underweight and deeply unhappy. Today, I’m in the best shape of my life and thriving in my career and personal life.
I want to share the top three lessons I’ve learned about how long it takes to see results when you start going to the gym.
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Having a strong support system is the most important point in any successful weight loss journey.
I’ve helped my 62-year-old dad lose weight and become stronger so that he can enjoy a lot of fun activities.
The most common problem? Lack of motivation and education.
Here are 5 lessons that you can use to help someone lose weight.
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The most valuable supplement for fitness in 2024: Creatine.
I have been taking it daily for 2 years now, and I have built more than 10 lbs of muscles.
However, as I am always pretty skeptical about supplements (and a bit nerdy), I have researched its impact extensively to ensure that it is safe and effective.
Here is what you need to know about creatine to unlock your fitness gains (and look smart at dinner parties).
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Five years ago, I was stuck in a frustrating cycle of yo-yo dieting, desperately trying to lose weight fast.
Because the common problem with rapid weight loss methods is they often lead to regaining weight just as quickly.
Instead, you can use this dead-simple guide to understand why weight regain happens and how to achieve sustainable fat loss.
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When I first started going to the gym, I made tons of mistakes that slowed my progress.
It’s frustrating to think about all the time I wasted on things that just didn’t work.
Thankfully, fitness expert Jeff Nippard has a great video called “5 Training Mistakes Everyone Makes When They Start Lifting.” Needless to say that I made all of them….
To help you get started on the right foot, I’ve summarized his top tips below:
I was chasing the burn in every workout, only to find myself overtrained and injured.
But here’s the blunt truth: feeling the burn is not a reliable indicator of a good workout.
Let’s dive into why this is and what you should focus on instead for real fitness progress:
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In 2020, I stepped into a gym for the first time and felt completely lost.
The machines were intimidating, and everyone around me seemed to know exactly what they were doing. It was overwhelming and made me feel out of place. But over time, I learned some essential gym etiquette that transformed my experience.
Here is 7 gym etiquette tips I wish I had known from the start: