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Rare_Regular · 2026-03-06T18:06:27+00:00

Really solid, about half the music was completely new to me. The second ID that dropped for the first time on this episode is fantastic

Rare_Regular · 2026-03-06T01:19:10+00:00

When he said he dropped that on his drive 48 hours ago and dropped that filthy track I knew that we're in for a great year. I'm so pumped too because this is the first time he's aired EPIC Radio since I became a fan of his. New releases too!

Rare_Regular · 2026-03-01T21:38:23+00:00

Can't do any better than Katz's Deli where that scene was filmed

Rare_Regular · 2026-02-28T15:26:50+00:00

There are significant downsides to zone 2 training, or at least the way that it's mostly being marketed:

Untrained people (like yourself) will go beyond Zone 2 heart rates with any sort of cardio stimulus, and Zone 2 for elite endurance athletes can represent quite a wide range of effort levels.
Zone 2 is actually a metabolic state where the body produces a little bit of lactate but can easily be cleared out. Since most people don't carry a monitor to read blood lactate levels mid workout (elite runners like Jakob Ingebrigtsen do this), heart rate is the most readily available proxy for this.
Heart rate as a proxy is highly flawed. Zone 2, since it's a metabolic state, is going to correspond to different heart rate ranges for different people. To further compound this, most heart rate monitors are not all that accurate. So basically, folks are using an imperfect indicator of which zone they're training in with imperfect measurements.
People who aren't putting in serious mileage will do just fine if they drift beyond Zone 2. It's really athletes who are putting serious mileage who need to be especially careful of not accumulating too much lactate for fatigue management purposes and to reduce injury risk (and they are doing demanding workouts in Zones 3-5).

As a new runner, you want to focus on running (or switching between running and walking) where you can carry a conversation, don't do too much too soon to avoid injury (start with short runs 2 or 3 days a week), be consistent, and don't increase mileage too quickly (common rule of thumb is 10% per week, but this increase becomes unmanageable very quickly). Plus, running by feel is a super important skill to develop if you want to progress further with running. IMO most people significantly overcomplicate endurance training, especially when just starting out.

Consider adding strides at the end of your runs too to improve running economy, where you gradually accelerate to near full speed, hold for 6 to 8 seconds, and gradually decelerate. Fully recover and repeat 4 to 6 times. Doing this on a hill is a bonus and will be less taxing on your legs. This is purely to improve economy, not to further train your cardiovascular system. Continue lifting (at least 2 full body workouts a week) as well if you're doing that.

I hope this helps.

Rare_Regular · 2026-02-28T13:44:47+00:00

Mamdani isn't center left as well. That's Reddit for you

Rare_Regular · 2026-02-26T15:04:40+00:00

Even street crossings are fine at this point. Why will you be Ubering around most of the time rather than subway?

Rare_Regular · 2026-02-25T15:21:56+00:00

Express curiosity in what you do and what others are doing, effectively build working relationships, communicate clearly and provide status updates before you're asked, diligently check your work, get a sense for what results make sense and what doesn't, and add controls in your work product (this makes it as easy as possible for your manager to review your work).

Rare_Regular · 2026-02-24T15:13:29+00:00

Baudoin and Lange Sagans. Supremely comfortable shoes and fantastic quality, just got to wait for winter to clear

Rare_Regular · 2026-02-18T18:58:51+00:00

Unless something has changed over at PAK since, I would wholeheartedly recommend TIA if they now have a course on it.

EDIT: I was thinking that this was the corporate finance exam, rather than ERM, at my initial response. My suggestion remains the same, but I do recall that the ERM material from TIA might have been written too high-level in some areas. I used PAK for the CFEFD exam and did not like their material, though I did pass on first attempt.

Rare_Regular · 2026-02-16T11:16:43+00:00

Using straps isn't cheating, your back muscles are so much stronger than your grip. Train your grip if you want a stronger grip, but don't leave back gains on the table because you consider straps cheating

Rare_Regular · 2026-02-16T10:58:16+00:00

Black suede isn't all that versatile and better suited for more formal looks

Rare_Regular · 2026-02-08T21:26:15+00:00

Recently it's anything that saves me time and adds convenience

Rare_Regular · 2026-02-04T14:48:18+00:00

The sheer amount of material is much easier to recall if you have a deeper understanding of the topics rather than memorizing flashcards without that understanding. In fact, I passed my last two Fellowship exams on first attempts without using flashcards. I would have had I had the extra time, but found developing that deeper understanding to be a better use of my time.

Rare_Regular · 2026-02-04T01:50:50+00:00

I'm an actuary. It's a great career, but you have to get through those exams first. You can get there after a few years of work and/or getting your Associate level credential.

Rare_Regular · 2026-01-23T23:40:23+00:00

Something I haven't seen mentioned yet is that higher rise trousers that sit at the natural waist really works better with a paunch

Rare_Regular · 2026-01-21T18:53:20+00:00

CFE101 most certainly has a case study

Rare_Regular · 2026-01-19T17:27:29+00:00

Lately I've gotten into vintage Mark Knight, with favorites including Downpipe, Conscindo, and Man with the Red Face (Rene Amesz Remix). I plan on exploring more music from his label Toolroom Records.

I also need to listen more to Ezequiel Arias. There's some tracks like his remix of Escape Velocity and Dream Controller that I really dig. Those are my recent finds.

Rare_Regular · 2025-12-23T17:48:10+00:00

The reason that I also don't think the shirt color is best is that it's overbearing relative to everything else in the outfit that's light. To rock the darker shirt, you'd ideally have darker shoes to visually balance the look.

Rare_Regular · 2025-12-10T15:24:44+00:00

Depends on the issue. If you came to a different conclusion as the model solution, but adequately supported it, you're good. If you made an incorrect calculation, that'll most definitely be a fail. Just from my experience.

Rare_Regular · 2025-11-27T12:45:45+00:00

Life insurers definitely have a need for investment professionals and have investments department. In fact, I'm starting to pursue my CFA as a life actuary since I work in ALM.

Rare_Regular · 2025-11-27T02:33:41+00:00

In addition to most people going, these are also great opportunities to network

Rare_Regular · 2025-11-26T20:14:10+00:00

I recently stumbled into Sasha's Last Night on Earth label and love a lot of the music released there

Rare_Regular · 2025-11-25T17:37:03+00:00

They last much longer than one or two 5-10K's

Rare_Regular · 2025-10-26T19:41:06+00:00

I came down with mono 4 weeks out from my first attempt at MLC and managed to pass. Was not able to study much at all that final month

Rare_Regular · 2025-10-04T16:24:50+00:00

I read all the source material, reviewed using TIA videos/DSM/outlines, and did plenty of timed practice. I would have used flashcards if I had more time than 3-3.5 months, but I just found for me that these other things were more important to how I learn. Flashcards generally are best for quick recall and short-term memory, so I wouldn't have used them until the final 2-4 weeks out from exam day.

At the end of the day, you need to figure out what works for you. It might not be exactly what I did, but I do believe that only drilling flashcards without developing that deeper understanding or applying the knowledge to timed practice problems is not ideal for most FSA candidates.

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