Finkel's Fast Five - Issue #18

June 1st, 2018

A short speed reading video with tips that actually work: I've wanted to increase my reading speed and comprehension for a long time so I have been doing a little research on how to do it. There are a few courses I might try and some other strategies, but this 5-minute video actually had some tips that helped me speed things up already. Never heard of this Brain Athlete guy before, but not bad. What do you think?  A protein bar that tastes like a brownie: I love the name of these bars almost as much as I love the bars themselves. They're called Thunderbird: Real Food Bars and I have to credit my wife for finding these (yes, she's a mark for well-branded/well packaged protein bars too). She had one and immediately ordered us a box. The Hazelnut + Coffee + Maca is a Finkel family favorite.  Do you feel the need? The need for speed?: It's happening. Thirty-two years after Maverick last hit the breaks in a dogfight to let his opponent fly right by, filming began yesterday on Top Gun: Maverick. The first day of the shoot was commemorated with this photo of always-dangerous Pete Mitchell back in flight gear. Somewhere out there, Goose is smiling.  My favorite book title in a long time: Whether you're a Mets fan or a Seinfeld fan or both, the title of Keith Hernandez' new memoir will make you smile. It's called, simply, subtly and perfectly: I'm Keith Hernandez. Yes, I just bought it.  A tremendously written sentence:  “Anna looked at the soul of New York and recognized that if you distract people with shiny objects, with large wads of cash, with the indicia of wealth, if you show them the money, they will be virtually unable to see anything else. And the thing was: It was so easy.” - Jessica Pressler, How an Aspiring ‘It’ Girl Tricked New York’s Party People  Have a great weekend and don't be distracted by shiny objects and large wads of cash with the indicia of wealth!  If you love this newsletter please forward it to a friend immediately. No, don't wait until later when you forget... Just send them this link now: Thanks!

- Jon