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In other words, don’t ask, “[Can I squeeze this in?](https://www.whatworkspodcast.com/ep-401-do-we-really-all-have-the-same-24-hours/)” when presented with an opportunity. Ask, “Do I have what I need to do this well?”
Busyness Decoded: How to Limit What You Say “Yes” To
Tara McMullin
Here’s the chain of events:
1. You think about eating a meal containing carbohydrates.
2. You begin secreting insulin.
3. The insulin signals the fat cells to shut down the release of fatty acids (by inhibiting HSL) and take up more fatty acids (via LPL) from the circulation.
4. You start to get hungry, or hungrier.
5. You begin eating.
6. You secrete more insulin.
7. The carbohydrates are digested and enter the circulation as glucose, causing blood sugar levels to rise.
8. You secrete still more insulin.
9. Fat from the diet is stored as triglycerides in the fat cells, as are some of the carbohydrates that are converted into fat in the liver.
10. The fat cells get fatter, and so do you.
11. The fat stays in the fat cells until the insulin level drops.
Why We Get Fat
Gary Taubes
Can you name people who are critical of your beliefs, profession, or life choices who you consider thoughtful, even if you believe they're wrong? Or can you at least name reasons why someone might disagree with you that you would consider reasonable (even if you don't happen to know of specific people who hold those views)?
The Scout Mindset
Julia Galef
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