Gregory Russell Benedikt

Hi Reader, Welcome back to Renaissance. WARNING: Reading this newsletter may increase your desire to grow a mustache. I know that correlation and causation aren't the same, but three of my best friends are now all aboard the Mustache Express. Coincidence? I think not. What I'm learning about...

Hi Reader, Welcome back to Renaissance. The one-stop shop for inspiration, dad humor, and new ideas. Grab a nice cup of coffee or tea and settle in on this fine Monday morning. Enjoy! What I'm learning about 🧠 The best way to lose all hope in humanity is to turn on the news. The second best...

Hi Reader, My inbox has been flooded with requests for more dad jokes. I'm no comedian, but I can't help but give the people what they want. I wanted to tell one about airplanes, but it'd probably go over your head. Then I thought about my best construction joke, but I'm still working on it....

Hi Reader, Welcome back to another week of excellent living. Now I know that there are some bitter feelings we need to address. I'd be upset too if my mustache didn't look the way it did. My mustache is mustaching in ways only Tom Selig and I can comprehend. I didn't ask for this much power....

Hi Reader, Ask yourself this powerful question: If I loved myself fully and deeply, what would I do? Use your answer to influence your day, week, and life. Acting from a place of love > from a place of stress/anger/lack. It's time you started treating yourself as well as you do your best friend....

Hi Reader, It started out of spite. A subtle act of defiance against my mom and sister. They made me shave my mustache for my sister's wedding last Summer. I forgave but did not forget. In January of this year, I began rebuilding. And after 8 months of flexing as hard as I can in front of the...

Hi Reader, Welcome to another glorious week of living!!! Today is going to be a GREAT day. Read on for some niche trivia knowledge and inspiration 🚀 What I'm learning about 🧠 Why songs get stuck in your head. We've all had it happen. There you are, minding your own business, when song lyrics...

Hi Reader, I went to the Del Mar horse races this weekend 🏇 It turns out that betting on the jockey with the best mustache is not an effective gambling strategy. What I'm learning about 🧠 100 tips for a better life. I love reading about life advice from intelligent people. Especially when it's...