Sam AshkenRe-find your greatnessI wasn’t aware of Nike’s troubles until this morning reading this FT piece. In essence:4h ago4h ago
Sam AshkenMass elite — what’s it worth?I was walking down Oxford Street a few weeks ago and came across the Brass Monkey store. Realizing it was a home ice bath company, I…Feb 23Feb 23
Sam Ashken“Stop shouting at each other!” shouted dad.I’ve been reading Siblings Without Rivalry by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish. As a middle child and father of two, it’s a topic which is…Jan 10Jan 10
Sam AshkenI have been understanding how my body processes blood sugar and blood fat and the state of my gut…The kit arrives beautifully packaged, well labeled and with clear instructions on what to do.Jan 5Jan 5
Sam AshkenGreat big nothing burgerI’m a fan of CB Insights in general but this week was struck by the glee with which they wrote off innovation in Europe.Dec 21, 2023Dec 21, 2023
Sam AshkenSweetening the deal?I’ve been reading Steve Mann’s gratingly named but very useful Easy Peasy Puppy Squeezy. It’s quick to read, well structured, a happy time…Dec 15, 2023Dec 15, 2023
Sam AshkenPowerful stuffI’ve been reading the first volume of Robert Caro’s currently four but planned five volume history of Lyndon Johnson. And when I say, “have…Dec 8, 2023Dec 8, 2023
Sam AshkenTime mismanagementI’ve been reading Oliver Burkeman’s excellent 4,000 Weeks -Time management for mortals. The author is a journalist and writer and — his…Dec 1, 2023Dec 1, 2023
Sam AshkenI refute it thusI’ve been reading Ed Conway’s excellent Material World: A Substantial Story of our Past & Future. It sits at the intersection of material…Nov 23, 2023Nov 23, 2023