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Momentum Minute #4 - rethink for fast mistakes, boosting metabolic health, hiring a video editor.
Mike Rapadas
May 22, 2024
Made me rethink my processes.
That’s what’s cool about [Google’s new video Gen AI model] is like you can make a mistake faster. That’s all you really want at the end of the day. At least in art, is just to make mistakes fast.
It made me think, “how can I make mistakes faster?” What tools, processes, or mindsets can I adopt that will allow me to play and create even faster?
How to live longer, better, faster, stronger.
Walk at least 7000 steps each day.
We’ve all heard of the 10,000 steps target. Well, science says 7000 steps is pretty damn good. In fact, a 2021 study found that adults who took at least 7000 steps a day had a 50% to 70% lower risk of mortality.
Spread activity throughout the day.
We’re supposed to shoot for 30-60 minutes of activity per day. For many of us, that means one workout followed by a mostly sedentary day. While the workout is surely beneficial, there’s an even better way to keep glucose levels lower throughout the rest of your day.
Dr. Casey Means proposes spreading that 30-60 minutes of exercise throughout the day or just taking 20-minute post-meal walks.
Weight train 2-3 times per week.
Resistance training tells your body to generate more mitochondria. More healthy mitochondria lead to increased energy levels, improved physical and mental performance, and better body composition through improved insulin sensitivity.
Don’t forget to cardio.
Performing cardio exercises increases mitophagy, the removal of damaged mitochondria from the cell.
Mitophagy is crucial because it keeps our cells and bodies running smoothly by cleaning out damaged mitochondria, which helps prevent diseases, boosts energy, and promotes long-term health and longevity.
Also, contracting muscle causes cells to push glucose channels to the cell membrane, keeping glucose in the bloodstream instead of being stored within the cell with your mitochondria, thus preventing excessive glucose from causing oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction.
Contracting muscle is medicine.
These learnings are from the Huberman podcast episode featuring Dr. Casey Means. There’s SO much more there to unpack when it comes to the importance of mitochondrial health. I’d recommend a listen.
Disclaimer: I’m not a doctor. I didn’t even go to college. I barely read the studies. I’m just sharing information I found interesting that you might want to explore for yourself. Do your own research and talk to licensed experts.
Lessons from my first hiring process.
I’m in the process hiring an editor for my YouTube channel. I posted the job on multiple job platforms. 500+ editors applied. It was madness. Not only did editors apply via the websites, but editors swarmed my social DMs and email inbox.
I didn’t expect this kind of response! Luckily my girlfriend came in the clutch and made it all happen. Thanks Whit.
Here’s what I learned so far.
Get your process down and communicate it.
Document what your process and timeline looks like end to end. Include it in your job posting. Now everyone that applies knows it. There shouldn’t be any surprises when you get to the final round.
Here’s my job posting for reference.
Create a brand guide with examples.
Video editing requires you to make a ton of decisions. You’ve probably never documented or explained those micro decisions to anyone. For example, how you choose your music or how fast or slow you cut. Get these down on a document somewhere.
Whether you edit your own videos or have never edited before, you must include sample references of videos you’d like to emulate. The most challenging part is clearly explaining what you like about those videos. If you avoid this, your editors will definitely ask for it.
Craft a harsh filter.
Content quality is very high these days. Thus, we got A LOT of qualified applicants. But we needed to reject 99% of them. We formulated criteria that made it easier to say no:
Did they add the special keyword at the beginning of their cover letter as we asked? In our instructions, we told them to start it with PUPPIES. We wanted to know who actually read the directions. About 70% of applicants did.
Did they have any vlogs in their portfolio?
Is the majority of their portfolio in English?
Do they have different editing styles across their portfolio? Else, they might not be flexible enough to help me shape my unique style.
After passing these base requirements, only then did we need to apply the more nuanced “eye test”. If it’s not “fuck yes”, it’s a no.
Ear candy - Avocado Toast by Manatee Commune
It just made me feel creative and loose. Involved. ASMR. Fun.
Photo of the week - Stoop find smoke
I ran into a person having a smoke on an abandoned futon in Chelsea. With their permission, and in exchange for some change, I managed to snap this photo. They didn’t want to see the photo, let alone get a copy of it.
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