i love burpees honestly, i don't do nearly enough of them, superior to the pushup by far, better core too honestly, they're on my daily list for a while

a cautionary tale of "white betrayal" during the end of white-minority rule in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe). It argues that Todd's liberal reforms and support for black African advancement/anti-colonial movements accelerated white "genocide" and loss of control, ultimately leading to disaster one-sided ideological retelling meant to warn against "siding against your own" in racial conflicts

ar PR closed on Damus 🙂

Admittedly substack is hella cool, I spend way too much time reading anymore

Carbs or abs the age old question

let real-world experience refine things, rather than endless theoretical debates or top-down authority

There is no strong, sustained, principled opposition that would block progress

Modern art/culture is dead—boring, mediocre, endlessly repetitive (flat design, Banksy clones, grift, pornified fandoms)—and has erased deeper layers of meaning

Western culture has been systematically demolished to induce guilt, atomization, and helplessness. The antidote is unapologetic, high-quality, community-driven reconstruction—artistic, historical, institutional—to re-enchant, re-mythologize, and re-assert vitality against the wasteland of mediocrity and resentment

confidently pursue beauty/truth/excellence. Decline is reversible; build parallel structures, reclaim history/myth, raise children in meaning, and expand

Reg The Leg

problem people: reputation-ally toxic, fail to obscure underlying liability, dig deeper graves, both symptom and multiplier

Eating gummy bears (or similar simple-sugar candies) after a workout is definitely "a thing" in bodybuilding and strength training circles—it's not just a meme or random hack. It's rooted in sports nutrition science, particularly around post-workout recovery and the anabolic window...simple sugars that absorb extremely quickly without needing much digestion

just bought my meshtastic node and im hella pumped, ive been moving into more hardware lately (which is a nice change of pace) context: https://www.amazon.com/ESP32-V3-Module-3000mAh-Battery/dp/B0D2L1ZHRR/ref=sr_1_2?sr=8-2

Meshtastic

An open source, off-grid, decentralized mesh network built to run on affordable, low-power devices

**Reg Park** (full name Roy "Reg" Park) was one of the most influential figures in early bodybuilding history, often called a pioneer of the sport's "Golden Era." Born on June 7, 1928, in Leeds, England, he passed away on November 22, 2007, in Johannesburg, South Africa, at age 79 from melanoma. He stood about 6'1" (185 cm) tall, with contest weights around 214–222 lbs (97–101 kg) and off-season up to 250 lbs (113 kg). Known for his massive, powerful physique (earning nicknames like "Reg the Leg"), he emphasized heavy lifting and functional strength over pure aesthetics—believing true bodybuilders should demonstrate real power, not just look big. ### Key Achievements - Won **Mr. Britain** in 1949 (his first major title). - Took **NABBA Mr. Universe** (amateur) in 1951. - Won **NABBA Mr. Universe** (pro) in 1958 and 1965—showing incredible longevity. - He was the **first bodybuilder** to officially bench press 500 lbs (on his 25th birthday). - Starred as **Hercules** in several Italian "sword-and-sandal" films in the early 1960s, including *Hercules in the Haunted World* (1961) alongside Christopher Lee. ### Legacy and Influence Park is best remembered as **Arnold Schwarzenegger's** idol and mentor. A young Arnold was inspired by Park's physique and success (including his Hercules roles), eventually training with him in South Africa and staying with his family. Arnold has credited Park for advice on symmetry (like building up his calves) and pushing him toward bodybuilding greatness. Park's emphasis on heavy compound lifts influenced the Golden Era stars. He popularized the **"Golden Six"** full-body beginner routine (focusing on basics like squats, bench, overhead press, chin-ups, barbell curls, and calf raises) and often used **5x5** heavy training protocols for size and strength. His philosophy stressed heavy barbell work (squats, deadlifts, benches) and that muscular size should pair with genuine strength—critiquing those who looked impressive but couldn't lift heavy. Reg Park bridged old-school strongman culture with modern bodybuilding, helping shift the sport toward bigger, more powerful physiques while maintaining classical proportions many still admire today. He's often seen as a timeless example of classic, achievable aesthetics compared to some modern extremes.

“so highly valued it was used as a form of currency”

a call to rediscover the raw, competitive vitality of peak ancient Greek civilization as the antidote to cultural decline

Nietzsche's project is simple: return to those sources of greatness via the pre-Socratics/Homer, beyond the "faggot in philosopher skin suit" types...it's the agon (contest/envy/striving) as the healthy driver of Greek culture, not resentment or equality