Happy Monday, dream-chasers! đ Letâs kick off the week with a double shot of determination and a sprinkle of fresh ideas. Itâs a new day, a new week, and the perfect time to start turning those wild dreams into reality!
But before you start, hereâs a task for you:
đ Set the tone for your week by creating a âWins Jarâ
Grab any jar or container, and throughout the week, jot down small victories or positive moments on slips of paper. It could be anythingâfinishing a task early, a great conversation, or a new idea you had. Drop each one in the jar, and at the end of the week, take a few minutes to read them.
Now, letâs start with the dayâŚ
â ď¸ HURRICANE ALERT
Hurricane Helene has now earned the unfortunate title of Americaâs third-deadliest storm of the century, with 215 confirmed deaths so far. It follows only Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Maria in terms of the devastating human toll.
In places like Asheville, North Carolina, the destruction was unimaginable, with flash flooding submerging the city.
Most of the deaths so far have been due to flash floods, and experts warn the toll could keep rising in the coming years as indirect deathsâcaused by economic fallout, lack of healthcare access, and moreâare factored in.
So, stay alert.
BTW, this test will tell you when you'll die
Scientists have come up with a fascinating new way to predict when you might die, and itâs called "CheekAge." Developed by Tally Health, this new method is a much less invasive version of the "epigenetic clock" technology that's been around for years. In short, it helps determine how fast youâre aging.
While some people age more slowly (the so-called âsuper-agersâ), most of us follow a combination of our genetic makeup and lifestyle choicesâthings like smoking, drinking, stress, and diet. On top of that, environmental and ancestral factors, like exposure to pollution or even the stress of racism, also affect how quickly we age.
The big news here? Instead of relying on blood tests or a long series of assessments, researchers have found a way to predict aging just by using a cheek swab. After analyzing data from a long-term aging study in Scotland, they created what they call a "second-generation clock" that can detect important aging markers from cheek cells.
According to Tally Health, this cheek swab method can predict mortality just as well as blood tests, which is pretty groundbreaking!
Lastly, did you know about this secret school?
Avra, founded in 2023, is like a secret school for startup foundersâbut not just any founders. Itâs for the ones whoâve already had some success and are looking to scale their business to the next level. Think of it as an exclusive, behind-the-scenes masterclass for growth-stage entrepreneurs. The curriculum? Top secret, only shared among those who make it in.
So, what exactly does Avra do? It helps founders tackle the tough stuffâbuilding a solid executive team, maintaining momentum, and planning for the future. It's like getting a PhD in scaling a company, but the lessons come straight from people whoâve already been through the ups and downs themselves.
Hereâs the cool part: Avra isnât just about theory. The learning is hands-on, with practical advice from experts who've been in the founderâs shoes. They donât just tell you what to do; they show you how to do it. Everythingâs off the record, too, so founders can openly share their challenges and mistakes without worrying about it becoming public knowledge.
So, thatâs it for today. Letâs meet again tomorrow đ Till then, stay safe!
