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A Date with Wonder. My latest edition of The Uplift is here. #newsletter #Brighton #nature #starlings #goodnews

We know change can be hard for kids who have special needs, so check out this article from Undivided for some great tips for road trips:

As a 21-year-old, my California-raised newlywed wife and I moved from Canada to Huntington Beach because she didn't want to live where it was cold, and I figured if I was not snowboarding, I should be surfing. I was way worse at it than I thought I'd be. At that point, I'd been a skateboarder for years, got up my first pull wakeboarding, and on a snowboard, could land rodeos (backflips with a twist) and thought, how hard could this be? Hard on a longboard. Really hard on a shortboard. It took six days a week before work for months before I could consistently catch waves on a shortboard. But the acceleration of paddling at 2 miles an hour to racing at 35 mph across a head-high wave was as wildly exhilarating as the fastest sports car I'd ever been in or dropping a 30-foot cliff jump on a snowboard. The cool thing surfing the Huntington peer was all the grey-haired guys on their longboards at dawn patrol with us. They were having as much fun as us. I decided that I never wanted to "get old" and stop surfing. So, Sano Seiichi, 90, is a new hero of mine. He shows how exercise might be longevity's most potent wonder drug. It kills me when I hear my friends in their late 30s to late 40s tell me, " Now that I'm older, I can't really be (snowboarding/surfing/ BMX/ or whatever we are talking about) anymore." My partners and I are getting ready to ramp up our new biotech/life sciences venture capital firm, primarily focused on preventive medicines and technologies that extend people's healthy and happy years on earth.  In preparation, I have been interviewing several top longevity scientists and other subject matter experts on my Innovation & Leadership podcast. I'm trying to wade through the conflicting opinions from scientists and doctors, let alone all of the hypesters/ snake oil salesmen/ and unqualified self-proclaimed experts. My current opinion, of which I reserve the right to change based on more evidence, is that the three major areas I should be focused on learning our One: lifestyle. Specifically, I need to exercise, eat and sleep well, and have a sense of connection, community, and meaning in life. Two: preventive medicines and rigorously tested supplements. And Three: Technologies and procedures. AI assistance for the things listed above and speeding up drug development and other tech breakthroughs. Even though our most significant financial opportunities are likely to be with preventative medicines and technologies, I am deeply fascinated with behavior and change and trying to help my family, friends & investors change their habits with me regarding exercise, eating, and sleeping. One book I am finding super helpful with this is "Change or Die" by Alan Deutschman. If you have any other good books or other recommendations for me, I'd love to hear how to help more people who want to still be surfers in their 90s; please leave them in the comments. https://lnkd.in/gJi6x6KS

If your journey will be tough (Inferno tough), always bring a friend. Preferably bring Virgil, who read the course map ahead of time and seems to know where he is going. New column: what we can learn from some of the best adventurers in literary history

WHEW! Winter break was a blast, but I’m hearing a lot of gratitude for school being back in session! 🤣Parents, take your breathers, but remember the fun doesn’t have to pause until spring break. ❄️🌷 Here's a quick list of awesome and unique activities to keep the excitement alive for our Denver families and those visiting us this winter: 1. The EDGE: Epic Sky Trek - Price: $59 per person - Description: Aerial obstacle courses and ziplines with various difficulty levels. - Website: https://theedgezip.com. 2. Denver Botanic Gardens - Price: $15 Adults, $11.50 Seniors/Military/Veterans/Students, $11 Children (3-15), Free for Children 2 and Under - SNAP EBT Card Discount: $1 per person (up to 10) - Description: Artistic displays, gardens, and workshops. - Website: https://lnkd.in/grd_MHrh. 3. Confluence Park - Free entry - Description: Enjoy hiking, biking, fishing, skating, and swimming along South Platte River. - Website: https://www.denvergov.org. 4. Denver Firefighters Museum - Pricing information not immediately available, but likely affordable given its nature. - Description: Explore firefighting history with interactive activities. - Website: https://lnkd.in/gvTfJimp. 5. Denver Trolley - Pricing information not immediately available, but it's known for being a cost-effective tour. - Description: Scenic, open-air heritage ride along South Platte River and Cherry Creek. - Website: https://lnkd.in/gB2ezKPf. #WinterInDenver #FamilyFunTime #Staycation

🎨 vs. 🧒 It's #WouldYouRather, and today we're splashing into the adventurous life of parenthood! Would you constantly refresh your walls with new paint to cover the "artistic expressions" of your little ones, or wait until they've flown the nest to reclaim your walls? 🤔 Let us know your stand in the comments below! 🏠💖👇 #WhosNEXT #HumansOverHouses #WheresLUKE #LeadingLane

Summer Solstice is here! Today marks the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere and the beginning of the Summer season. What's your favorite thing about Summer? #firstdayofsummer #summer2024 #summerbreak #summervacaction #summersolstice #summervibes #summerliving #outdoorliving #summerseason #summerfun #summertime #warmweather #sunshine #staycool #summerrealestate #pnwrealestate #remaxequitygroup