Power Nap #34

Funny and thought-provoking media from Kate and her team for a quick, refreshing pick-me-up.

In Case You Missed It

1. Kate wrote a thank you note to #PastaMonday.

2. Kate got nostalgic when she put away this item after using it for eight years.

3. Kate bought these wrist towels and they actually are amazing for face washing; no more wet sleeves!!!

4. These containers are great for serving apps but also for serving kids' snacks. Take to picnics, on the boat, anywhere!

5. Kate caught Alberta trying ‘cereal milk’ for the first time.

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“The real things haven’t changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures; and have courage when things go wrong.”
- Laura Ingalls Wilder

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Things We Found Interesting

1. A brisk twenty-two minute walk per day may be enough to offset the negative health effects of sitting too much. That feels doable.

2. Professor and writer Alan Jacobs, who Nate's a fan of, argues we should read the news less often. He's right. We'd probably be better off if we only read newspapers (1x/day) or even weekly periodicals. A there would be way less journalistic mistakes since there'd be more time to get the story right before you need to hit the press.

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Things We Devoured

Kate joined Kelly and Lizz for another Crocktober recipe - Citrus Garlic Shredded Beef Tacos from Little Bits of Real Food. Who would've thought OJ and orange zest combined with beef would deliver such a wow factor! It was GOOD. She then took the leftovers, put it on hawaiian rolls, added provolone, then wrapped in foil and stuck in the freezer for a rainy day or easy app to reheat.

Jess has been listening to That's The Point Podcast with Kristin Johns and Jon Volk since it premiered in September. It feels like catching up with two friends and is so enjoyable. Kristin has been a full time influencer for over a decade and much like Kate, (this is Jess typing 😉) has remained extremely humble and down to earth. A great (family friendly) listen for car rides.

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Weird Math Fact Explained

The last Power Nap contained the “weird math fact” below. We got a few messages asking to explain how this can be, so we thought we'd follow up with this video that explains the math behind it. In short, humans are not good at processing things that work exponentially. We tend to think linearly.

Speaking of “linear," Paul Graham came out with a new essay this week called “Superlinear Returns.” I (Nate) tend to read anything Paul Graham writes. This essay was a good reminder that whether you are talking about financial gains, knowledge, work, parenting, or relationships, most of life's great returns come from letting good things compound.

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