LifeScore Chronicles #1: From India to Sweden - A Love Story on Two Wheels 🚲

Hi there! I’m pleased to welcome you to the #1 edition of the LifeScore Chronicles (cheers to me, cheers to us!)

What can you expect to find here, you’re asking?

This space is your weekly guide to personal growth. It offers health hacks, fitness tips, and clever insights to improve your overall well-being. A fun and analytical approach celebrating the magic of consistency and empowering you to reach your true potential. No seriousness needed—embrace your uniqueness and enjoy creating a life you love.

So, with that being said, let’s dive in!

Today’s summary:

💪🏼 A nice quote, because we all love nice quotes.
🛵 A recommendation for some interesting content that you'll probably like. And if you don’t, you’ll get your money back… oh wait!
🗓 A product recommendation that will make your life incredibly easier. You will actually ask yourself how in the world you didn’t know about it until now.
🙏 A handy tip or life hack that I’m sure it’ll improve your overall well-being. And step by step, you'll shape a better version of yourself.
🚲 An interesting and random fact I came across this week, something you probably didn't know and that will make you the smarter person in the room (yes, sure, whatever).

💪🏼 On motivation and discipline

Motivation usually starts by asking why. Discipline starts with what.

I want to emphasize this today as I start this project, and I find it really relevant to what I am doing right now.

While motivation is the driving force behind actions, let’s call it the initial spark, it can be temporary and influenced by our emotions and circumstances.

Discipline, on the other hand, is the ability to direct actions toward important goals despite distractions. It's the plan we create, the actions we take, and the commitments we keep. It acts as a bridge between intentions and achievements, helping to stay committed.

Let’s say that, in a way, motivation provides inspiration, while discipline keeps us on track. Both qualities are necessary for success. Without motivation, discipline lacks purpose, and without discipline, motivation is only temporary.

Therefore, when starting anything, let’s remember that having a clear objective is crucial, and having a well-planned strategy is equally important. Motivation and discipline are the key elements that will help us reach our goals and achieve the success we desire.

This week, I suggest you think about the "why" behind any goal or project you have in mind. It doesn't need to be a deep thought, but knowing why you want to do it will help you start strong.

For example, if you're planning to go for a run, ask yourself why you're doing it. This will make it easier to stick to your plan. Likewise, if you're working on a work or personal project, think about why it's important to you. Does it let you show your skills, support a bigger goal, or bring new ideas to life?

Now that we have our motivational engines running, let's explore some interesting content!

🛵 The man who biked from India to Sweden - for love

I am bringing to you today a National Geographic interview that is a powerful love story. An Indian man, driven by a prophecy, traveled more than 4,000 miles (or 6500 km, depending on your metric system, don’t be picky here) to reunite with the love of his life.

The man who biked from India to Sweden - for love

By the way, the book is also a worthwhile read if you enjoy stories about self-development and overcoming obstacles (and a bit of romance, okay). On top of that, it offers insights into Indian culture and the caste system, which is always a bonus!

🗓️ Plan. Focus. Get things done.

So today’s product recommendation is…. 🥁 Tweek!

Tweek is a very simple weekly cute planner with a minimalist & aesthetic clear design, similar to a paper planner.

It allows you to intuitively organize your tasks and reminders and collaborate with your team, family, friends, or anyone you choose to collaborate with.

For me, it has been a game-changer. While I still carry a notebook to some extent, I now plan my weeks around this tool, adding tasks and providing context to them (links, documentation, whatever you want to add). Once a task is completed, I mark it as done (hello dopamine boost) and move on to the next one.

It's as simple as that. A straightforward product with a beautiful design that truly enhances productivity. I know, no AI in the mix, but in this case, what for?

Now, let's change the topic a bit so we can discuss a practice that is simple but has had a significant impact on my life.

🙏 Be grateful at night in an easy way

There's something I've been doing for a while now with my partner, and even by myself (Ok, it seems I am gonna talk about sex but it’s not like that, hang on):

Think about three things you're grateful for every single night before going to sleep.

This initially started as a mindful activity and evolved into something funny and a bit silly that we do. Surprisingly, it has improved our overall well-being in ways we might not fully realize, as it helps us reflect on our day and connect with each other.

It might sound a bit cheesy, but the idea is to share something from your day worth remembering, right? Nothing too profound, just something funny or interesting, like:

The way I startled you when you came into the apartment, and I was hiding behind the door.
When you tried to feed that cat, and you got totally ignored
The book I finished today
The fact I was able to finish the workout today at the box within the time cap

You get the idea, don't you?

So, based on this, we can confidently say:

Impact on your day: A lot!

Effort required: Almost nothing, as long as you can spare one minute before falling asleep (which isn't always easy, I know).

🚲 Da Vinci, the man who didn’t invent the bike

Since the content recommendation this week is about this man who traveled from India to Sweden on a bike, I did a bit of research about bikes (because why not?). I was convinced that Da Vinci invented the first bike, but to my surprise, he never brought his classic bike designs to life. In fact, Da Vinci never sketched the bicycle-like invention attributed to him. The first bike, called the "Laufmaschine" (in English, "Draisine"), was actually invented by the German Karl Drais in 1817. It resembled a modern bicycle but lacked pedals. People had to push it with their feet, similar to running on wheels.

Some sources claim that the very first bicycle was invented in France in 1790 by Comte Mede de Sivrac. It was made of wood, had no pedals or steering system, and was called a “Celerifere” (which sounds nice in French, doesn't it?). However, there is no concrete evidence of the celerifere, so we must credit Karl Drais for the first verifiable claim of a practical bicycle.

P.S: It weighed over 20kgs and had no pedals, but still, kudos to Herr Drais

📊 Data Dive

Now that we've had our weekly dose of random facts and inspiration, it's time to get a bit technical. I want to give you a quick tour behind the scenes at LifeScore Chronicles. Every week, I will share some numbers that will give me a better understanding and also help you grasp the progress.

So, here's the scoop for this week:

81 Subscribers → Hang on, it's the first number, don't judge me!
0 Unsubscribed → Great news, right? I know, a bit complicated to have unsubscribers already at this point, but hey, you never know!

And if you've made it this far, kudos to you! Here's a cat doing some silly things as a reward.

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