Karl-Mikael Syding's Blog, page 23

Lifting weights 101 – Retard’s Guide To The Gym

Summary: the only weight lifting schedule you need; the simplest and most straight forward workout routine you’ll ever come across Length: 1 200 words Day 1: Deadlift 5×5, Bench press 5×5, Pull-up 5 sets rest Day 2: Bench press 5×5, Squat 5×5, … Continue reading →

The nr 1 priority when committing to long term projects

Length: 1500 words (pretty short) This article deals with the issue of honoring long term commitments, when constantly bombarded with new options Executive conclusion: Unless you’re driven by pure passion or natural myopia, my best advice is manufactured single mindedness as … Continue reading →

Mobility exercises for office dwellers

Topic: mobility exercises (re-posted article from my earlier blog) Summary: Don’t do conspicuous stretching like the side split, but do spend a few minutes a week or month on mobilizing first and foremost your hips, shoulders and upper back. Message: You … Continue reading →

How to organize and prioritize your life when bogged down

Summary: How to prioritize and not suboptimize (2100 words) A summer mindset to identify what makes you specifically tick, through metacognitive techniques and the 5 whys, rather than just trying to keep up with the Joneses Hint: nr 1 prio … Continue reading →

Reality check after the UK’s EU referendum

Summary: I’m reducing my shorts and gold holdings slightly, when the Swedish market opens tomorrow, for the first time since the Brexit “The UK will remain in the EU and the slow and steady march toward doom can resume” Oooops! … Continue reading →

Brexit – the good, the bad, the ugly

Summary: a Brexit might finally trigger a re-set of global financial markets. Unfortunately massive stimulus will follow that will make everything even worse than today. And a lot of innocent people will lose their livelihood.   The good thing with … Continue reading →

Various macro and market thoughts ahead of midsummer and Brexit

Length: 941 words (short) It’s Monday! If you read this about the same time I publish it, it’s Monday! Isn’t it great to start a new week, happy, well slept (dry fluffy pillows, cold feet etc.), ready to greet another … Continue reading →

Quick fix for back pain, hernias, restless legs and more

Summary: a few easy and quick fixes for your back, to prevent injuries, appearing old, as well as make you healthier and more attractive at the same time. -Arching your back, and rotating your hips. Length: 1187 words; pretty short (just as … Continue reading →

A few good reasons for higher stock market valuations

…and many more for lower valuations! Surprised? No, I didn’t think so. (this article has only 1275 words, so you’ll have to scroll down to the end for the executive summary) Let’s put it this way, no matter what I promise you, … Continue reading →

Taking stock of May

Length: 1700 words (pretty short) Executive summary: remember to take stock of the month, quarter or year passed. Have you progressed as hoped? If not, take corrective action. I myself have been wasting some time but gained some IRL experiences … Continue reading →