Gregory Russell Benedikt

Hi Reader, Have you ever wondered where the word Monday came from? It stems from the Anglo-Saxon word Mōnandæg. This loosely means “the moon's day.” So happy moon's day. Let's make the most of it! What I'm learning about 🧠 The coolest AI app I've ever seen. It's called Gamma.app and it will blow your mind. Gone are the days of painstakingly making PowerPoints or PDFs. With the click of a button, Gamma will use AI to make one for you. It pains me to think of how many hours this would have...

Aloha Reader, I'm in Maui right now with my amazing girlfriend. 8 months ago she was a stranger in a cafe. Now, she's one of my favorite people in the world. You're on that list too, don't worry). You don't need dating apps to meet people. You need courage and a willingness to look silly. In fact, courage + repeated willingness to look dumb = everything you want in life. So go BIG for something you want this week. The worst thing that can happen is nothing (i.e. things stay the...

Hi Reader, Welcome to another week of extraordinary opportunity. This could be the week that changes your life. It could be the start of something new. Or, it could be just another week. One that you slog your way through, praying for the weekend. The choice is yours. It's your life. And you're the one who decides how to live it. What I'm learning & thinking about 🧠 Zen and Master Chao-Chou. For as long as I can remember, I've been fascinated by Zen. I'm quite certain I was an old Japanese...

Hi Reader, It's about time I told you why I think dad jokes are amazing. It's because they have a powerful life lesson embedded in them. Low expectations = unexpected positive outcomes. When you know someone is telling a dad joke, you have low expectations. Unless it's me, of course) You expect to cringe. And yet...if you start to chuckle... Bada bing bada boom! magic What I'm learning about 🧠 Reframing and the work of Byron Katie. Reframing is a concept I am currently learning more...

Hi Reader, Welcome back to your favorite way to start your Monday. Settle in with a nice hot cup o' something and let's chat. About what gentle topic you ask? Hmmm, how about the inarguable fact that we are all dying... What I'm learning about 🧠 The average person lives 27,886 days. Yes, good morning to you too! I know it's early but this doesn't feel like a topic we can ease into. Finding out that I have approximately 17,301 days left to live slapped me in the face. You can find your own...

Hi Reader, Thanks for being here. No witty remarks or dad humor to bring us in today. Cue sigh of deep relief. Just some genuine gratitude that you are here every week. Thanks for making the time to join me on this magnificent Monday. You mean a lot to me and I appreciate you! What I'm thinking about 💭 The inverse relationship between cleaning and anxiety. Let's start with a disclaimer. I don't have clinical anxiety, yet sometimes I feel anxious. Yesterday was one of those days. As I'm...

Hi Reader, Telling someone they look better with a beard is basically saying they look better the less you can see their face. Mustaches, on the other hand, are like a third eyebrow. Mine has made me a better communicator as I can now hit new levels of facial expression. That's just another reason why mustaches > beards. P.S. In the (highly concerning) event you are questioning your manhood, watch this hilarious 90-second video on How to Kill a Mustache​ What I'm learning about 🧠 The...

Hi Reader, If you're new here, there's something you must know. Mondays are for mustache humor. If you can't handle that, I get it. Not everyone can handle the truth. I recently hired a private investigator to track down a few people. Those cold and timid souls who hit the unsubscribe button. Do you want to know what they all had in common? A ludicrous love of shaving cream... What I'm learning about 🧠 Here's your fun(ny) fact for the day: Laughing is like exercising, meditating, and...