Outstanding content-writing & production to come. <\/strong>On top of continuing on the top-to-bottom\u00a0 re-writing of the parent manuscript ~ I have over\u00a0 more than ten (10)+ Final Cut Pro X actual projects<\/strong> that remains outstanding or pending re-editing and\/or surveying the footages and various take(s) into final compositions. A few<\/strong><\/span> among the priority topics that I am hoping to complete, are as follows:<\/p>\n Reclaim prior nutritional WOE \/ way of eating. <\/strong>People often trivialize any change of living as though it is in<\/strong>consequential, until it hits them in the face. Considering I couldn't cook for four months and resorting to processed alternatives, four months straight, have been more than somewhat challenging.<\/em>Once I move out again, re-establishing personal routines is obviously a priority.<\/p>\n Research and plan more writing on mental health. <\/strong>2023 has been a train-wreck towards the psychological part of my life. I shall reserve sometime, hopefully, as an up-to-date retrospect on recent supplementations I have been using, in a similar fashion to my prior write-up on NO-Tropics<\/a>.<\/p>\n Prolonged Intermittent Fasting - consider incorporating herbal tea.\u00a0<\/strong>Much of this year's stress have pretty much reserve me no chance, nor would I dare given the amount of stress day to night, constantly - to ever consider prolonged IF. However as what I previously wrote in my second prolonged IF trial<\/a>, for next time - I'd incorporate herbal teas which I believe, though untested fully at my end ~ whether they can calm the nerves down, especially on later\/evening parts of the fasting.<\/p>\n Assess the 6-7 day training frequency.<\/strong> In terms of sustainability, recoverability and feasibility I feel incredibly lucky <\/strong>\u00a0I somehow maintained all this without L4\/5\/S1\u00a0 compensative tensions; given my indirect risk towards Ankylosing Spondyltis<\/strong>. Obviously, at some stage I will have to de-load or decrease overall exertion so to pave way at addressing other sorely inadequate areas. Particularly sleep quality.<\/p>\n Sleep. <\/strong>Throughout the last four+ months ending 2023 - my sleeping window do not start until 1AM or even later on any given day. Daily and collateral obligates mounting - I must somehow take action to mitigate these next year. Difficulties however, remain in the details at changing every-other-parameter<\/em> of my WOE<\/strong> and WOL.<\/strong> Which that also involve further adjustment my fasting and feeding windows.<\/p>\n Despite this year's near-constant stress, made me discover something I've been negating to do as a \"break\".<\/p>\n Every weekend, effectively since February - I drove and stop intermittently to approx total of 90 home opens (I lost count # of brochures handed out). Irrespective gushing rain or sweltering 40 degree heat ~ the most display opens I attended were up to SIX (6). Some scheduled straight one after another. Some spaced out 1-2 hour inbetween(s) all in one day. That totals to anywhere between two to four hours of driving out and about 50-60 km in mileage total. <\/em>For one weekend. Times approx forty.<\/p>\n Despite all that, I found public Libraries an essential temporary get-away.<\/p>\n Moreover, the 250+ references and citations on my own book rewrite progress so far, made me realize it is a little bit limiting to scientific literatures and that of independent content authors. Hence, I begun casually leafing through books, in the hope to attain possible references<\/strong> from public domain. At least starting from those within the alternative health. And also, out of personal interest - psychology and philosophy.<\/p>\n These are the few books I have read or at least scanned through at a high level. Hence be forewarned that my thoughts here are preliminary.<\/p>\n Outlive<\/strong><\/a> by Dr Peter Attia ~ a proposal to evolve the world of Medicine as we know it. From version 1.0 (the Tabula Rasa \/ \"blank-slate\" <\/em><\/a>of medicine), 2.0 (the present) to 3.0 being the hopeful future. The 3.0 here is what Peter emphasize individualization and optimization. Less about conformity to normalcy and\/or paternalism. Very large book, that which is filled with Peter's very interesting and diverse industry backgrounds ~ medicine, mathematics, finance, sports, and then (back) to medicine.\u00a0 I am yet to fully summarise even half of it succinctly in my own head. Most but not all chapters begin with with testimonial \/ biographical like narrative, before then gradually the pragmatism \/ take-aways be it philosophic or objective derive later at the end.<\/p>\n The Longevity Paradox<\/strong><\/a> by Dr Steven R Goundry ~ so far and at a glance, appears to be plant-based centric WOE<\/strong> as its proposition. Quite straightforward to read but also comprehensive with supplements and what-to-eat <\/em>section. I found the mini chapter on myth-busting ~ particularly that fast metabolism is \"good\"<\/em> mantra as particularly noteworthy.<\/p>\n At last, I get to actually sit down and glanced through the most talked about book during our 'plan'demic<\/i>.\u00a0 Is all that HYPE worth it? ....Well, very difficult for me to answer.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n The \"antidote\" to \"Chaos\", as indicated in the front cover ~\u00a0 is heavily tied to Biblical and\/or Theological expositions.\u00a0 Strictly at present, I am somewhat dubious about this.<\/strong> Because it is a form of self-help, that which I cannot help but feel forced<\/em> to submit to its preachings as accordingly to the highest order of \"value-hierarchy\". That inevitably, demands heavy referencing from Biblical narratives.<\/p>\n I absolutely have no problems in its condensed preposition on what is good<\/strong> versus evil<\/strong>. In actuality, I do feel some authentic guilt\/ignorance\/remorse<\/em> in one of them, particularly rule #6.\u00a0 But many, though not all of the \"rules\" I gathered thus far ~ they read more like contemplative expositions reliant on Religious metaphors. Objective pragmatism therefore can be at times difficult to derive, as a result.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n With all due respect, I shall stop right here from disclosing further \"opinion\". Because I am just a \"nobody\". Call me sheepish. But I'd rather reserve any volatile opinion(s) for myself.<\/p>\n Dr Peterson is clearly above and beyond my level of intellect. But I notice his views, not specific to Religion are perhaps far too elusive<\/em> for me to relate to, at present. Other prolific content authors and intellects likewise echoed similar sentiments. You can see them for yourself here<\/a> (14:00 onwards all the way to the end), here<\/a> and here<\/a>.<\/p>\n At the end of the day everything that an influencer<\/em> say, suggest, project, or propose ~\u00a0 is up to readers' own introspection amidst their own variable circumstance.<\/p>\n Mark Manson ~ Everything is F*cked<\/p><\/div>\n As I was writing this conclusion, I was simultaneously and quite literally at the same time ~ leafing through Mark Manson's <\/strong>Everything Is Fucked.<\/strong> \u00a0<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n A very fitting <\/em>book given our state and times of the world, as we know it. In times of uncertainty, faith<\/em> and hope<\/em> are often heralded as our saviour\u00a0code<\/em> against these odds (and more). But these codes - are they backed... against what? Through what evidence does this faith is built upon?<\/p>\n A particular line stood out. I quote ~ \"This is our challenge, our calling: To act without hope. To hope for better. To be<\/em> better.\" ~ Manson (pg 129). <\/strong>This coincided with the very last and final statement I spoke, in front of camera, for my (viral attempt) video feature on the Mouse Utopia<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong> That, in the worst of circumstance our authenticity(s) quickly becomes tested. There comes a point, that we must say to ourselves - \"so \"be it\".<\/em><\/p>\n Of course, none<\/strong> of these signals or objective take-away, mine included - are easy<\/strong> to incorporate to our variable, involuntary chaos. Not as easy as telling yourself \"okay, I will do better next time\".<\/em> Neither is it an action to put into our to-do-list, or New-year's-resolution,<\/em> either. Not easy as in - this or that predicament is already happening. <\/strong>Because we are all IN it.\u00a0One has to act, despite<\/em> everything there is, to come<\/em>.<\/p>\n Manson uses the word \"Despite\" fervently in few of the chapters, that I believe it is of key importance. Despite<\/em> everything that is happening, pain is always indirect. It is with us. No matter how good your life was the previous minute, previous hour or previous day - someone, or something ~ will cloud everything. <\/em>So far, I know for certain that I am a slow COMT methylator;<\/a> predisposing me to ruminating. Despite<\/em> that, I had to take ownership. And despite<\/em> however hours or days it takes for me to get over something - I must resort to remain productive or at least, be distracted by something else<\/em><\/strong> more productive.<\/p>\n\n
Noteworthy Books.<\/h1>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nNow ~ a special section on 12 Rules for Life...<\/h2>\n
Conclusion<\/h1>\n
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