Jon Sabes

@richroll 👊🏼rich

On May 8, 2025 I underwent spinal fusion surgery, a 6 hour procedure in which I was filleted from front to back. First, my abdomen was opened up so that the surgeon could scrape out the disc between L5 and S1, replacing it with a perforated cage containing bone grafting material that was screwed into my vertebra. Then I was flipped over and opened up on my back so that my surgeon could screw vertical rods into L5 and S1 to secure my spine position to ensure the fusion sets properly. The procedure was successful, correcting 15 years of lower back debilitation due to severe Spondylolisthesis. However, the recovery process demanded I endure far more than I bargained for, debilitating me in ways I thought might handicap me permanently. For the first 3 months I could barely move. For the first six months my activity was limited to walking only. Pain was constant. At nine months I was still in so much discomfort, still so limited in my range of motion, still too unstable to do anything to elevate my heart rate. My weight ballooned. My muscles atrophied. My mood plummeted. And I was becoming resigned to the idea that my athletic identity (let alone performing extreme feats of ultra-endurance) was a thing of the past, a memory well behind me. But very slowly after that I began to turn a corner. At ten months, I finally felt stable enough to resume a very modest non-spine compressing return to fitness exercise regimen. Zone 1 indoor cycling, gentle core work, extremely low weight / high rep resistance training. Proceeding on a ‘less is more’ mandate in late November (which demands discipline for someone like myself prone to taking everything to the extreme, I just showed up every single morning to do what I could, and stop well before doing more than I should. Today I am down 35 pounds from November (207 to 171) including a body fat reduction from 20% to 11%. More importantly, I am beginning to feel like myself again. Grateful and hopeful. I still have a long way to go—it takes 12-18 months for the fusion to fully set. My surgeon was not optimistic that I will be able to run again. Time will tell of course, but I’m confident that provided I continue to proceed patiently that I have a future in which running can become part of my new reality. Towards that end I have a goal—which is to celebrate my 60th birthday this Fall by participating in the NYC Marathon. But here’s the thing. I’m not trying to return to who I once was. I’ve leaned into the stillness this experience has demanded of me to become someone new and better. I am posting this story not for external validation but rather to say that change is always possible. And the way to do it is the same way I have navigated every one of my many life transformations, from alcoholism to sobriety, from sedentary to middle aged ultra endurance athlete, and from a corporate lawyer career to becoming an author and podcaster: getting sober and staying sober: by taking contrary action consistently and religiously—one day at a time. As Chris Paul said on my podcast, “keep stacking days.” And remember, every obstacle life presents you is simply an opportunity custom-designed for your growth and evolution.

@RealJamesWoods Nothing is going to happen so let’s move on

This concerted act of treason by a cabal of conspirators has been referred to the Department of Justice for criminal investigation. This attempted destruction of an American Presidency was of the same magnitude as the Lincoln coup. Those conspirators were tried and hanged.

@elonmusk It’s a grift…. Find out who got paid millions to teach Nigerians to vote… expose the fraud!!!

Such hypocrisy

🚨 Simulation Theory: The Double Slit Experiment proves particles act like waves until observed then they snap into particles. What if our reality only "renders" when we're looking, just like a video game optimizing resources? Check out this episode from The Why Files breaking it down, tying it to Simulation Theory. Are we in a sim? This could be the key to unlocking the true nature of existence! The Why Files video did a great job on explaining the Double Slit Experiment & Simulation Theory What do YOU think—real or rendered? Drop your thoughts below!

Oxytocin is more than the “cuddle hormone.” It may be a key regulator of aging and longevity. We've long known about oxytocin's role in translating social experiences into physiological health and stress resilience. New research identifies the biological mechanism. Oxytocin levels decline with age, leading to epigenetic remodeling, mitochondrial dysfunction, and chronic inflammation. Restoring oxytocin levels reverses these changes. This points to a profound idea: cultivating strong social ties throughout adulthood can mitigate this loss of oxytocin signaling and promote robust health and resilience against stress and disease. As sterile-sounding as it might seem, it's a strong argument to think about intimate bonds and social interactions as pro-longevity interventions. They're not optional.

@foundmyfitness Coolio

@RealJamesWoods @SteveHiltonx 💯

Man, you are something. That you get personally involved is such an important part of the X experience. Freedom of speech at home in America and StarLink in nations where heroes are fighting terrorist regimes to survive. You are one of the truly great heroes alive today. @elonmusk

@SenFettermanPA What courage looks like. 🫵🏻

The Iranian regime executed a 19 year old for demanding democracy. I stand with his memory and the thousands of other young Iranians. Those who grieve the elimination of Iranian leaders over murdered protesters is telling.

It’s happening… With thousands of regime members killed—from top leaders to street-level grunts—Iranians are reporting that a sense of disorder is starting to take hold. wsj.com/world/middle-e…

Consuming around 75 grams of added sugar is enough to temporarily drop your testosterone by ~25% That’s about as much sugar as you'd get from a donut and a soda Research shows this testosterone drop occurs within just 2 hours, driven in part by insulin spikes interfering with hormonal signaling While the dip is temporary, regularly snacking on sugar-loaded, ultra-processed foods likely means frequent hormonal disruptions, impacting mood, energy, and muscle mass

@SenFettermanPA 💯

83% of Americans agree on voter ID. 71% of Democrats agree on voter ID. Keep it basic: PHOTO ID to vote. Stop turning this into a Christmas list and attacking vote-by-mail. If GOP wants real reform over a show vote––put out a clean, standalone bill and I’m AYE.

@FCNightingale I wonder about Minneapolis?!

Denver Office Sales City Center sold for $57.4M ↓86% from $400M in 2020. Denver Energy Center sold for $5.25M ↓97% from $176M in 2013. Trinity Place sold for $6M ↓85% from $40.2M in 2015. Hudson's Bay Centre sold for $8.95M ↓78% from $41.5M in 2014. Denver Place sold for $47.5M ↓76% from $200M in 2007. Centerpoint I and II sold for $23M ↓70% from $77.5M in 2019. The Link sold for $7.2M ↓68% from $22.5M in 2019. #commercialrealestate

A model that predicts cellular age from Cell Painting microscopy images alone. No DNA methylation needed. The model captures morphological aging hallmarks across nuclear and cytoplasmic compartments, correlates with chronological age AND epigenetic clocks. The promise: screen for rejuvenation compounds at scale. Eleni Patili, Mark RN Kotter, Joana M Tavares (2026) imAgeScore, a Cell Painting-Based Predictor of Cellular Age for High-throughput Drug Screening Applications biorxiv.org/content/10.648…

@elonmusk Totes

Oscars have become unwatchable

Instructive for all retirees... thedailyupside.com/retirement/hea…

@pmarca How about just “productive”

We need a name for “I really should be spending all my time talking to AI, but I’m not”. AI pre-psychosis? Or is it just AI psychosis? Asking for a, well, you know…

@elonmusk Fkg hero

Legendarily based 🦾

Regular alcohol intake strongly drives visceral fat gain and fatty liver When you drink, your liver prioritizes metabolizing alcohol above everything else (fat metabolism, glucose regulation, and other key metabolic processes all take a backseat) At the same time, alcohol compromises the gut barrier, allowing more inflammatory signals through, triggering a stress response, and disrupting glucose regulation and insulin sensitivity Over time, that means more visceral fat, an inflamed and fibrotic liver, and impaired blood sugar control

In 1951, Adelbert Ames created the mind-boggling ‘Ames Window’. It’s so effective that even when you know how it works you can’t break the illusion [📹 The Curiosity Show]

Science Has a Major Fraud Problem. For decades, scientists were above reproach. Not any more. @TheFP our Joe Nocera investigates the murky world of fraudulent research, and the sleuths exposing dishonest science. Must read. thefp.com/p/science-has-…