Mia Farber

working on mediocre things is a disrespect to life. being risk averse is a disrespect to life. waking up and doing things that are not your life’s work is a disrespect to life. not taking a swing at pursuing the biggest opportunity in front of your eyes is a disrespect to life

Tune in tomorrow, with special guest, @abarber1 ! twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

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@spencemo_c @abarber1 We walked the gardens 🪻

@abarber1 Yes. I REALLY hope you visited the borghese gallery. Best art museum in the world by a mile.

I feel like such a fish for not visiting Italy until I was 40.

@maxpescatori @abarber1 @SavagePoker I heard about it! Maybe that for @abarber1 or la coda alla vaccinara. Everything I know I learned from this great listen: untolditaly.com/episode-182-a-…

@miafarber @abarber1 @SavagePoker If you want something adventureos try “pagliata” i only saw it in Rome

@SavagePoker I just spoke to @maxpescatori regarding a restaurant he recommended in Rome. Can I ask about your experience? My wife, @miafarber, is nervous about it because of some dicey reviews. Thank you!

@maxpescatori @abarber1 @SavagePoker Felice a Testaccio was the plan, now we add your suggestion, too. Four nights in Rome, so just enough for: Cacio e Pepe > Grecia > Carbonara > Amatriciana > Zazzona

@miafarber @abarber1 @SavagePoker Ah okok 😅 for American standard you will find pasta al dente for sure unless you go in a tourist trap in Roma. As a general advice never enter a place in Italy or Europe where there is someone outside to reel you in

@maxpescatori @abarber1 @SavagePoker Correct, I was pointing out the somewhat comical nature of opposing online reviews. And very much looking forward to our trip!

@miafarber @abarber1 @SavagePoker Overcooked is the opposite of al dente

@abarber1 @ToddWitteles Blue Gatorade Zero, Trader Joe’s Ginger Lemon Selzter, Spindrift, making your own raspberry lime Rickey with Soda Stream fizzy water + fresh squeezed lime + monin sugar free raspberry syrup as we do at home.

Alright, trying to sell @ToddWitteles (and others) on zero-calorie beverages. Shill me your favorites and I’ll try to put together a list that incorporates these suggestions with my own thoughts.

@JLlama99 @abarber1 I voted results because I just wanted to see the answers.

If you’re overweight/obese, what is your reason for not talking to a doctor about semaglutide?

@abarber1 My vote is that, I wish I could get it, I don’t qualify, my doctor warned me about the price since my insurance (our insurance @abarber1 👀) wouldn’t cover it and I gave up. Not sure where that goes on your poll.

@ShaneSchleger We could bet on the number of people I get referrals for.

@JMC_PGH @abarber1 A lower-dose version of oral semaglutide from Novo Nordisk, called Rybelsus, is already approved for Type 2 diabetes: nbcnews.com/health/health-…

@abarber1 Any idea when it'll be available orally? I *hate* needles. I suspect a lot of other people in this boat too

How do I convince people to give semaglutide a try? There seems to be lots of resistance, but I don’t think it’s justified.

Put your phone on silent. Respond when you have the energy. You don't need to be on call 24/7. How To Break Free From Urgency Culture:

16. We should all stop talking about how many books we read last year.

@TiffanyKWayne @clhubes Can you share the listing for a fellow Santa Cruzan?

@abarber1 @JLlama99 @spencemo_c Film & book are both excellent

@JLlama99 @spencemo_c @miafarber greatly prefers the book iirc

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We don't need to get back to people immediately. The idea that we should be in constant communication can be toxic in relationships. Here's how to break free:

I’m only going to say this once since I’m not the biggest believer in credentials, but I think it’s probably important enough, not to mention more efficient, to say it here. I finished my PhD last month, so I am now officially Dr. Andrew Barber.

"You don't have to turn this into something. It doesn't have to upset you." — Marcus Aurelius

Intensity is overrated. Consistency is underrated.