We’re in deep trouble, folks. MMT is not new. It’s just money-printing and inflation dressed up in new clothes, and quite stinky ones at that. This has never worked out well – don’t expect anything different this time around.”

Anyone notice Fink’s thumbnail has yellow tulips in the background? Subtle!

I feel the same way about King Arthur: Legend of the Sword. Underappreciated movie with quality storytelling and it covers many angles of manhood: Sacrifice, legacy, corruption, power, the leadership of a household, protecting your own, loyalty and persistence, and encouragement at the appropriate times. Plus a satisfying conclusion and you’ve got a great movie.

RE Bodybuilding&StartingStrength:
That article by Ripptoe cuts through decades of crap. It’s needed in high dosages across the landscape.
I’ve had two dear friends finally start pumping iron in the past 3 months (completely different spheres of friends). Both of them have hired personal trainers and are in the throes of all these bodybuilding/functional fitness style routines. They give me lectures on all the great techniques and procedures their trainer has given them, and it hurts to hear. It hurts because I know there is a lot of waste of time, and it hurts because I know they don’t want to hear anything different because “Yeah, I’m just so sore man so I know it’s working” is still the perceived wisdom.

I get that Ripptoe is trying to shift that culture through the Starting Strength coaching network, and it’s bound to be an improvement. But honestly, you don’t need a coach for any of this, unless you want expensive commitment devices.

Ryan George continues to grow stronger, that batman pitch meeting is masterful.