Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg Shovelgloves and extreme moderation (with Reinhard Engels)
Mar 9, 2022
Reinhard Engels, a librarian and father of three, introduces his concept of 'Systematic Moderation,' combining humor with psychology to foster sustainable habits. He explains the 'No S' diet, promoting a balanced relationship with food without strict restrictions. Engels shares his unique fitness creation, 'shovel gloves,' which turns workouts into nostalgic labor fun. He also discusses the impact of beverage choices on diets, efficient self-improvement strategies, and creative adaptations to fitness, encouraging listeners to embrace moderation in everyday life.
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14 Minutes of Exercise
- Exercise for 14 minutes daily, a "Schedulistically Insignificant Time."
- This short duration makes it hard to find excuses to skip exercise.
Maintenance over Progress
- Prioritize maintaining an exercise routine over rapid progress.
- Avoid overexertion or injury by increasing intensity very slowly.
Weekend Luddite
- Practice "Weekend Luddite": avoid computers between breakfast and dinner on weekends.
- Allow only whitelisted activities like listening to music or using GPS.