💌 Aug 09: fitness as the new vacation, sunglasses under $100, tell me lies

TODAY IS FRIDAY, AUGUST 09

WHAT TO EXPECT

• stories: job growth slows, fitness as the new vacation, powerpoint parties

• this week’s watch: Tell Me Lies

• extra stories

• recent articles: hair products to maximize shine

• weekly favorites: sunglasses <$100

• quote: on action

• weekend plans: painting with a twist

• winner

WORK LIFE: JOB GROWTH SLOWS, UNEMPLOYMENT TICKS UP
In July it was noted that job growth in the U.S slowed down significantly with only 114,000 jobs added, while 175,000 were expected. This slowdown is likely due to the Federal Reserve's high interest rates. Slower wage growth and hiring concentrated in few industries is also proof that the job market is being cooled. The economic situation is a key concern for voters considering the presidential election is coming up this November & a lot of people are frustrated by persistently high prices despite job gains.

WELLNESS: FITNESS BOOTCAMPS ARE THE NEW LUXURY VACATION
The wellness tourism industry is rapidly growing, as more people are seeking luxurious accommodations that offer advanced fitness amenities. Hotels are upgrading their facilities with equipment, biohacking technologies, and personalized wellness programs. The trend reflects a shift in societal values, with people viewing travel as an opportunity for self-improvement and rejuvenation rather than mere relaxation. From exercise bikes and cryotherapy chambers to personalized nutrition plans and sleep-enhancing technologies, these upscale establishments are transforming the hospitality landscape, enabling guests to maintain and enhance their physical and mental well-being while away from home.

LIFESTYLE: NOTHING SAYS PARTY LIKE A POWERPOINT PARTY
PowerPoint parties became popular during the pandemic, where people would create and present humorous slideshows on unconventional topics and present them over Zoom or FaceTime. Over time they’ve evolved into in-person social gatherings, including work gatherings and bachelorette parties. The appeal lies in the ironic use of professional tools for comedic purposes and the nostalgia associated with Microsoft Office products, although google slides & keynote work just fine. People seem to find these entertaining and surprisingly intimate to learn more about their friends in an unexpected format.

If you want a binge-worthy show that doesn't take up your entire life (just 10 hours), then this is it. Tell Me Lies is a story about Lucy and Stephen who meet in college and have an intoxicating relationship that you can't turn away from. What starts off as an innocent love story unravels into something you'd never imagine. You'll be having a ton of conversations with yourself by the end of it.

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ON ACTION: "If you’re stuck on a problem, don’t sit there and think about it; just start working on it. Even if you don’t know what you’re doing, the simple act of working on it will eventually cause the right ideas to show up in your head." - mark manson

Many people have ideas but only a few will actually start to execute. Execution and taking action is the difference between success and failure.