#172 Small Hacks, Big Changes

Oct 20, 2024

Did you see it? A skyscraper falling from the sky, safely caught by giant chopstick-like arms?

Before I went to bed on October 12, I made sure to set three alarms, spaced five minutes apart, starting at 4:30 AM Pacific time. I didn’t want to miss a single moment of the historic event. But, as luck would have it, I slept right through all of them—totally out like a baby.

Thankfully, I woke up just in time for the exciting part: watching the Mechazilla arms successfully catch the Starship booster. Seeing that massive rocket descend from the sky and get safely caught—it felt unreal. Witnessing history unfold right in front of my eyes.

Moments like this are what will be remembered in a thousand years. It won’t be political arguments or opinions on trending topics that stand the test of time—it’ll be feats of engineering and exploration that push the boundaries of what we can achieve. And this is just the beginning. Big things are on the horizon—amazing things.

Last week, I finished an incredible book by Jessie Inchauspé on the impact of glucose on our bodies and how we can control glucose spikes. According to Jessie, the key is to flatten these spikes, and she offers several practical hacks to help achieve that. If you’re curious about glucose spikes, how they affect our health, mood, daily activities, and even who we are, I highly recommend picking up this book.

One of the easiest hacks I’ve been trying for the past two weeks is eating a salad before meals. The fiber in the salad helps control the spike by a noticeable amount, ensuring the rise in glucose isn’t too steep. Another simple trick is taking a vinegar shot—either mix it into your food or dilute it in water and drink it. It sounds unusual, but it works!

She also dispels a common myth about sugar: it doesn’t matter where it comes from—whether it’s from fruit or your favorite dessert—sugar is sugar, and it affects your body the same way. Jessie also shares the best order to eat your food for managing glucose. Start with greens (fiber), then move on to protein, and finish with carbs (starch).

I’ve been really surprised at how small changes can make a big difference. In just two weeks, I’ve noticed I feel more stable throughout the day—fewer energy crashes, less of that mid-afternoon fog. It’s amazing how something as simple as the order of what you eat, or eating a small salad, can impact how you feel for hours after a meal.

What’s fascinating is how much glucose impacts so many areas of our lives—our energy, our mental clarity, even our long-term health. Learning how to manage glucose spikes isn’t just about avoiding diabetes or weight gain—it’s about feeling better every day, having more energy, and setting yourself up for a healthier future. Jessie’s approach makes it all so practical and easy to follow, no extreme diets or complicated rules, just small tweaks that add up.

If you’re looking for simple ways to improve your health and feel more in control of your energy levels, this book is a must-read. It’s been an eye-opener for me, and I’m excited to keep implementing more of these hacks in the coming weeks.

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