Perseverance and Laughter: The Journey of a Classic Novel

The Expedition covers the most worthwhile and impactful ideas Michael discovered in the last month.

This month, we’re covering:

* A book I’m rereading that makes me LOL to the point of oxygen deprivation.

* Numbers on:

* How more exercise reduces your risk of death.

* The percentage of people who stay healthy while on vacation.

* Gen Z’s thoughts on social media and smartphones.

* The rise of flip phones.

* The government’s ability to keep our food safe.

* How many gift card dollars go unused.

* Changes in 100-mile run world records.

* Will social media become like dying shopping malls? I doubt it. A response to a viral Substack post.

* How to run a faster race: The scientific prescription.

* The greatest lentil soup recipe of all time (from Tamar Haspel).

* The downsides of optimization: A case study from the NBA that applies to your life, work, and health.

* Do seed oils cause cancer? An astute analysis of the research.