Perhaps being stubborn is a virtue? And flexibility is a vice?

—> Just don’t respond

V12

how can you make a human body even more impressive than a Lamborghini ?

Instead of Matte black wrapping your car, is it about to just matte black wrap your body?

When to conserve energy when to expend it?

Real threats, fake threats?

Attitude over skill

Extreme adventuring ! Extreme thrills!

More light, more joy more glory, greater health,

How to gain, acquire, attain more power?

Earth

Go further

Don’t deter from your principles

Est enough but don’t overeat

10x-20x more testosterone man than woman.

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Below are some approximate quantitative comparisons of key hormone levels and related physiological measures in men versus women. Actual values can vary widely based on factors like age, health status, reproductive status (e.g., menstrual cycle phase, pregnancy, menopause), and laboratory methods.

1. Testosterone

• Men: ~240–950 ng/dL (nanograms per deciliter)

– Some labs may use slightly different reference ranges, e.g., 300–1,000 ng/dL.

• Women: ~8–60 ng/dL

– Levels can be higher in certain situations (e.g., polycystic ovary syndrome), but generally remain much lower than men’s levels.

Key Point: Men typically have 10–20 times higher circulating testosterone than women.

2. Estrogen (Estradiol)

• Men: ~15–60 pg/mL (picograms per milliliter)

• Premenopausal Women: ~30–400 pg/mL (but can spike to 800 pg/mL or more around ovulation)

• Postmenopausal Women: Often <30 pg/mL (though can vary)

Key Point: In reproductive-age women, estradiol levels can fluctuate significantly over the menstrual cycle, generally averaging higher than in men.

3. Red Blood Cell (RBC) Count

• Men: ~4.7–6.1 million cells/µL (microliter)

• Women: ~4.2–5.4 million cells/µL

Key Point: Testosterone stimulates erythropoiesis (red blood cell production), contributing to slightly higher RBC counts in men.

4. Growth Hormone (GH)

Growth hormone is secreted in pulses, so exact “normal” values vary throughout the day:

• Adult Men: ~0.4–10 ng/mL

• Adult Women: ~1–14 ng/mL

Key Point: On average, women can have slightly higher basal GH levels and more frequent pulses, partially due to estrogen’s influence.

5. Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) / Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE)

While not a “hormone” per se, overall metabolic rate is strongly influenced by hormonal profiles and lean mass:

• Men:

– Average RMR often ranges roughly 1,600–2,000 kcal/day (or more) depending on muscle mass, size, and age.

– TDEE can range 2,200–3,000+ kcal/day with moderate activity.

• Women:

– Average RMR often ranges ~1,400–1,700 kcal/day (or more) depending on muscle mass, size, and age.

– TDEE can range 1,600–2,400+ kcal/day with moderate activity.

Key Point: Men generally burn 5–20% more calories at rest than women of comparable size, largely due to higher lean muscle mass and hormonal differences (especially testosterone).

Additional Notes

1. Ranges Are Context-Dependent: Lab standards, individual genetics, health conditions, and life stages (e.g., pregnancy, menopause, andropause) can shift these values.

2. Overlap Exists: While “typical” ranges differ between men and women, there can be overlap, especially for hormones like estrogen and testosterone in cases of endocrine disorders.

3. Lifestyle and Body Composition: Exercise, diet, stress, and sleep patterns all significantly influence hormone levels (e.g., resistance training can raise testosterone in both sexes, though men’s absolute levels remain higher).

Key Takeaway

• Testosterone: Men have roughly 10–20x higher levels than women.

• Estrogen: Women’s estradiol can be 5–10x higher than men’s (and can spike even more during certain menstrual phases).

• RBC Count: Men’s higher testosterone helps drive slightly elevated RBC counts.

• Growth Hormone: Women may show higher baseline and more frequent GH pulses, influenced by estrogen.

• Metabolic Rate: Men typically have higher baseline energy expenditure due to greater muscle mass, while women’s metabolic rates fluctuate more with reproductive and hormonal cycles.

These numerical snapshots illustrate the biological underpinnings behind many of the metabolic and physiological differences between men and women.

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Below is a deeper, more biologically oriented look at how and why men’s and women’s metabolisms differ. We’ll examine underlying hormonal, cellular, and physiological mechanisms that drive these differences.

1. Hormonal Regulation and Its Metabolic Impact

A. Testosterone (Higher in Men)

• Muscle Protein Synthesis: Testosterone promotes anabolic (muscle-building) processes. By binding to androgen receptors in muscle cells, it upregulates protein synthesis, increasing lean muscle mass. Since muscle tissue has a higher resting metabolic rate than fat, greater muscle mass translates to a faster metabolism.

• Red Blood Cell Production: Testosterone also supports higher red blood cell (RBC) counts, improving oxygen transport to tissues. More efficient oxygen delivery can support higher energy expenditure during physical activity.

B. Estrogen (Higher in Women)

• Fat Distribution: Estrogen influences how and where fat is stored—women typically store more subcutaneous fat in the lower body (hips and thighs). This gynoid pattern of fat storage is partly protective (e.g., against some cardiovascular risks) but tends to be less metabolically active than visceral fat.

• Lipid Metabolism: Estrogen can promote a healthier lipid profile (higher HDL, lower LDL), but it can also make the body more inclined to store fat.

• Effects on Appetite and Satiety: Fluctuations in estrogen can modulate leptin and ghrelin (hormones involved in satiety and hunger). For instance, high estrogen levels sometimes correlate with reduced appetite, whereas shifts in the menstrual cycle can cause variations in appetite and cravings.

C. Other Hormones

• Growth Hormone (GH) and Insulin-Like Growth Factor-1 (IGF-1): Both GH and IGF-1 promote tissue growth and repair, influencing metabolism by supporting muscle maintenance and fat breakdown. Men often have slightly higher GH pulses, but differences can vary with age and lifestyle.

• Thyroid Hormones (T3, T4): These regulate the basal metabolic rate in both sexes. While not strictly sex-specific, thyroid function can be influenced by fluctuations in estrogen and other hormones.

• Progesterone: Elevated during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle, it can increase basal body temperature slightly and sometimes energy expenditure, although effects vary among individuals.

2. Body Composition Differences

A. Lean Muscle Mass vs. Fat Mass

• Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR): Muscle at rest burns more calories than fat does, so individuals (men or women) with higher muscle mass have a higher RMR. On average, men have a greater proportion of muscle, thus a higher metabolic baseline.

• Mitochondrial Density: Muscle cells are packed with mitochondria (the energy powerhouses). More muscle tissue can mean a higher density of mitochondria overall, enhancing oxidative capacity and energy expenditure.

B. Fat Distribution

• Visceral vs. Subcutaneous Fat: Men are more prone to store fat viscerally (around the abdomen and organs), which is more metabolically active but also linked to greater health risks (e.g., insulin resistance). Women’s predominant subcutaneous fat storage is often less metabolically active, but also less harmful from a cardiovascular standpoint.

• Adipose Tissue as an Endocrine Organ: Fat cells secrete hormones like leptin and adiponectin, influencing metabolism, insulin sensitivity, and appetite. Differences in fat distribution can lead to variations in metabolic signals between men and women.

3. Effects of the Reproductive Cycle in Women

A. Menstrual Cycle

• Follicular and Luteal Phases: Estrogen peaks in the follicular phase can suppress appetite somewhat, while higher progesterone in the luteal phase may heighten appetite or cravings. These hormonal shifts can cause subtle fluctuations in daily energy expenditure.

• Energy Requirements: Some women experience a slight increase in basal metabolic rate (~2–10%) during the luteal phase, but this varies widely.

B. Pregnancy

• Elevated Energy Needs: Metabolic rate increases to support fetal growth, changes in maternal tissues, and higher blood volume.

• Long-Term Body Composition Changes: Post-pregnancy shifts in hormones and changes in fat storage can alter metabolism.

C. Menopause

• Decline in Estrogen: Loss of estrogen’s protective effects can lead to increased central (visceral) fat storage, decreased insulin sensitivity, and reduced muscle mass—collectively lowering metabolic rate.

• Shift in Fat Distribution: After menopause, women often begin storing fat more similarly to men—around the midsection—which can further influence metabolic health.

4. Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms

A. Insulin Sensitivity

• Muscle vs. Fat: More muscle improves insulin sensitivity, as active muscle tissue more readily takes up glucose. Women typically have high insulin sensitivity in subcutaneous fat storage but can be more prone to insulin resistance in visceral fat post-menopause.

B. Gene Expression and Epigenetics

• Sex-Specific Expression: Certain genes involved in metabolism (e.g., those regulating lipid storage or muscle growth) can be expressed differently in men and women under hormonal influences.

• Epigenetic Factors: Lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise, and stress can cause changes in gene methylation or histone modification, influencing metabolism differently in men and women.

C. Mitochondrial Function

• Oxidative Phosphorylation: Sex hormones (especially testosterone) can impact the efficiency of oxidative phosphorylation in mitochondria (the process by which cells convert nutrients into ATP). Subtle sex-based differences in mitochondrial biogenesis and function can alter baseline energy production.

5. Age-Related Metabolic Declines

A. Sarcopenia

• Loss of Muscle Mass: With aging, both sexes experience a decline in muscle (sarcopenia). Men’s initially larger muscle mass means they may notice more dramatic declines if sedentary, but women also experience significant shifts, particularly after menopause.

B. Hormonal Shifts Over Time

• Gradual Drop in Testosterone (Andropause): Men experience a slow decline in testosterone with age, which can reduce muscle mass and slow their metabolism.

• Sharp Hormonal Changes in Women (Menopause): Estrogen levels drop over a shorter window, accelerating changes in body composition and metabolic rate.

6. Lifestyle and Environmental Interactions

Although biology lays the groundwork, environment and behavior profoundly influence metabolism:

• Exercise and Resistance Training: Can increase muscle mass and mitochondrial density in both sexes, offsetting some biological differences.

• Diet and Nutrient Composition: High-protein diets support muscle maintenance and can help both men and women maintain a healthier metabolism.

• Sleep, Stress, and Circadian Rhythms: Poor sleep and high stress can disrupt hormonal balance (cortisol, insulin), affecting metabolic rates for everyone.

• Social and Cultural Factors: Gender norms and societal expectations sometimes lead to different activity levels, dietary patterns, or stressors that indirectly shape metabolism.

Key Takeaways

1. Hormones Drive Many of the Differences: Testosterone fosters greater muscle mass and higher metabolic rates in men, while estrogen influences fat storage and can lead to more fluctuating metabolic demands in women.

2. Body Composition is Critical: Lean muscle mass is a major determinant of resting metabolism. Men generally carry more muscle, but lifestyle (e.g., resistance training) can significantly reshape this equation for women.

3. Reproductive Milestones Play a Role: Menstrual cycles, pregnancy, and menopause in women introduce shifts in hormone levels and energy demands that can alter metabolism over time.

4. Aging Affects Both Sexes: Gradual hormonal declines, coupled with muscle loss, reduce metabolism for men and women, but women experience a more abrupt change at menopause.

5. Lifestyle Factors Can Override Some Biological Differences: Proper diet, exercise, and stress management can optimize metabolic health for everyone, regardless of sex.

In sum, the sex-based metabolic variations stem from differences in hormone profiles, body composition, and the unique reproductive physiology of women. While these underlying biological factors create baseline variations, individual lifestyle choices remain pivotal in shaping one’s metabolic health over a lifetime.

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Men and women have key physiological differences that can affect their metabolic rates—that is, how quickly and efficiently their bodies convert food into energy. Below are several factors that explain how the metabolism of men and women can differ:

1. Body Composition

• Muscle vs. Fat Proportion: Men, on average, tend to have a higher percentage of lean muscle mass and a lower percentage of body fat. Muscle tissue uses more energy (calories) at rest than fat does, so having more muscle generally translates to a higher resting metabolic rate (RMR).

2. Hormonal Influences

• Testosterone and Estrogen: Testosterone (typically higher in men) supports muscle growth and can help maintain a higher metabolism. Estrogen (typically higher in women) promotes fat storage around the hips and thighs.

• Menstrual Cycle: Hormonal fluctuations throughout the menstrual cycle in women can temporarily alter energy needs, appetite, and even metabolic rate.

3. Caloric Needs

• Because men usually have more muscle and tend to be larger, they often require more calories at rest (higher basal metabolic rate) and for daily activities, compared to women.

4. Aging and Metabolic Decline

• Both men and women experience a decrease in metabolism as they age, largely due to loss of muscle mass and hormonal changes. In women, menopause contributes to this shift by further changing the balance of sex hormones, often leading to increased fat storage.

5. Lifestyle Factors

• Physical activity, diet, and overall health play crucial roles in metabolic health. While baseline metabolic differences exist, a woman with higher muscle mass through strength training may have a faster metabolism than a sedentary man, illustrating that lifestyle can modify these general trends.

Key Takeaway

Men generally have a higher metabolic rate due to greater muscle mass and higher testosterone levels, while women’s metabolic rates are often more influenced by hormonal changes (estrogen, menstrual cycle, and menopause). However, factors like exercise, diet, and overall body composition can significantly affect individual metabolism, regardless of sex.

Currently my only life goals are strength related or based?

What would and what *should* an ideal daily life workflow look like? If at all?

1. Shoot daily, review photos daily in the evening when the sun sets?

Don’t be a sissy

The best fitness is climbing up? Escalation ?

Once you have a kid, you must change everything

Hill climb

Personal Goals?

Security, cyber security

your legs not your vehicle!

$100,000 legs

$250,000 legs ?

Lambo Legs?

The most streamline design, the front of Tesla model 3

Things which don’t tell you much

–> For example, a step counter could tell you how many steps you took today, but it will never tell you what you actually did. 

My Prius will destroy you in distance !

Go the distance

Feast all day!

Dynamic environment

Think in the Sun 

Sun Thinking

Sunlight Training

6,000 pounds?

2,000 pounds

Minimum viable clothing

–> the closest thing to being naked without actually being naked? 

Get rich, how to get rich

x

The furthest, the most extreme venturing?

Venture further.

There is only one center

,

Happy, happy is the goal!

How to gain power

First just get outside!

Double-layered, wearing two merino wool shirts at the same time?

Double ply merino wool!

And that’s a good thing!

The simplest means of expression

All I care for?

Outside outdoor freedom

Elevate the human condition?

Easy access to natural light?

Test, experiment, iterate

Not fast enough?

So much land?

International goals?

Freedom goals? Outside goals?

Think Outside

Rise to your pinnacle!

The competition for height & resources

Entertainment?

What are we optimizing for, what should we be optimizing for?

It seems one way to approach things is simple; just focus on one thing, and direct all your energies towards it?

Preferences

What do you prefer to have, what don’t you care for? 

First just get your ass outside !

Also what are you not into?

continuum

First start walking in order to think

Bad capital: land (think wildfires). Also, country-specific capital and money (think how HKD is useless in America), and even the USD, the least bad currency, still bleeding at 10-13% a year (inflation). Sometimes even 16%!

Bitcoin as the panacea?

”Detoxes” or gets rid of the toxins of the dirty crude toxic capital, and filters it, and “upcycles” it to pure, perfected capital —> Bitcoin!

Literally and metaphorically

The Virtues of Feasting

—> The logic is you cannot survive without food… Therefore to optimize the best possible intake of food — isn’t this the most important thing?

Parasitic loss?

A dumb brick 

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There is no second best, outlier.NYC is the best clothing brand ?

Or lululemon?

Fewer taxes are better

Build up, go up ?

Just check it off your list! Fuck it, just maybe buy the single-family house to get it over with then proceed 

No plans, no workflows 

Asian beauty, Asian beauty standards?

Walking meditation 

Free person, free man? 

Offensive, inoffensive? 

Financial incentives or disincentives? 

Beyond hygiene? 

Red is the color of good luck? 

Money is all about timing? 

Once you can max out your per diem, then one?

Trade for your freedom

GO

How to Go

Open world concept

Serve different markets 

America has access to everything 

Steak is a scam

Insanely good?

All you can eat Brazilian barbecue in Hong Kong

3/F, Grand Progress Building, 15 Lan Kwai Fong, Central

Get the beef rib, beef tongue

OPENING HOURS

Mon to Fri Lunch: 11:30am – 3pm | Dinner: 6pm – 10:30pm

Sat, Sun & PHs Lunch: 11:30am – 3:30pm | Dinner: 6pm – 10:30pm

Insanely great service too! Also free for kids!

Think there’s also a discount for lunch?

How to live like a god?

1. Meat

Having a stove, to cook food?

First eat like a god!

Buy it all up when the prices are down?

Ironically enough, now with the wildfires in California Los Angeles Southern California… Right now actually might be the best time to buy a single family house?

Timing is obvious

New Aesthetics

Video

Podcast

Think nutrition, think sleep! Think heat!

If you lived and were just stuck in Asia, how would you live?

Also, technically the ideal is naked

I’m a linebacker! Middle linebacker baby!

The Creator

DNA

Offensive, inoffensive design?

Primum Mobile

Our desire to conquer, acquire more?

MUDBATH.

The new nightshade Prius — super fucking cool!

All blacked out murdered out Prius, so fucking gangsta!

Back to gasoline?

Our desire to conquer, acquire more?

1. Acquire more light, sunlight, natural light
2. Acquire and consume more fat?

What has more nutrition?

Fat or cholesterol? Which meats?

Stats— looking at stats?

Only the rich have the privilege to beautiful colors?

Desert titanium iPhone Pro — the only beautiful and or interesting color for iPhone? Even black sucks.