A simple collection of carefully curated things, tips, and small optimizations you can make in your life today.
I love having a good time with my friends...who doesn't? But the hangover the next day isn't fun. That's why I always take a Z before a long night. There are many supposed hangover cures, but this stuff is the real deal, engineered by a team of PhD microbiologists. Ask me how to get in on the next group order to bring down the unit price, or use my referral link.
(December 2023) Banza is dead to me now. Barilla Protein Plus is where it's at.
If you're going to be bulking (see fitness section below), you need to make sure to have a balanced diet. Think of banza as basically the bottom of the food pyramid. For a little extra nutrition, add some broccoli to it. I love all their products, especially the mac & cheese. The cheese that comes with it is ok, but I like to order my own from Amazon on side...ask me for the link :).
Making fruit and protein smoothies is another great way to get a balanced diet. In my own kitchen, I tried a lot of different blenders (included 2 different types of Vitamixes), before settling on the Vitamix 5200. It blends to a consistent texture, and the tall and thin container makes it perfect for single servings.
Here's a sample recipe, tested by Ben on November 7, 2024:
| Ingredient | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Chia Seeds (Viva Labs) | 1 tablespoon | 60 |
| Whey Mocha Cappuccino (Optimum Nutrition) | 32 g | 120 |
| Mint | 2 tbsp | 2 |
| Organic Banana (Trader Joe's) | 1 medium | 105 |
| Berry Medley, Frozen (Trader Joe's) | 0.75 cup (70 g) | 40 |
| Rolled Oats (Trader Joe's) | 0.83 cup | 283 |
| Creamy Unsalted Peanut Butter (Trader Joe's) | 32 grams | 190 |
| Baby Spinach (Wild Harvest Organic) | 1 cup | 10 |
| 2% Reduced Fat Milk (Fairlife) | 1 cup (270 mL) | 120 |
To break up the monotony of existence, I recommend adding cacao nibs & switching up the protein powder flavor. And if you yearn for a lighter smoothie, try halving the oats, 3/5ths-ing the milk, and adding ice.
Speaks for itself.
Tastes great and 0 calories. That reminds me, I need to order more tonight from Instacart.
Make it easy for yourself to get your macros dialed in. Put a cup of rice in before you start work in the morning. You'll have fluffy rice all day. Add some Fage yogurt as well to boost the protein.
Varun's rating: 9/10We can't be in Miami all the time, so sometimes we need to bring the game to us. For cash games, I prefer the Pokerrr 2 app.
In my free time, I love to watch tennis. It's such a fun sport to watch live...and it's even more fun if you're in the front row. For members of my inner circle, I'll show you how to get the best seats in the house for a bargain and how not to be a level 0 😉.
It's important to have the right toast for every moment. I'm happy to help you find the right culturally-sensitive and appropriate toast for the occasion, and to practice your accent.
When the W is good, it's T to play Spikeball! Ask me to bring my net any time!
Did you know that you can use Alexa to lock your door with a custom voice-activated command? Come on over & I'll show you one of the many incantations you can use to keep unwanted visitors out of your home.
Goozby is always welcome in my house. I love his commitment to social justice, and his fashion sense! Plus his biceps are huge. It's always important to have a well-developed musculature, especially in the upper half of the body.
Never forget a birthday, an anniversary, or the exact moment your buddy landed that legendary ping pong shot that resulted in a hole in Ben's drywall. Keeping track of dates and times is an underrated flex that shows you care—and it’s a skill that can make you the go-to person for group trivia, heartfelt toasts, and settling debates.
Want to impress your friends? I'll show you how to casually drop the exact date of your favorite moment in aviation history or recall the precise time of your favorite game. With a little practice (and maybe a few tricks I’ll share), you’ll be the human timestamp everyone wishes they were.
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