As a reminder, here were the questions and their respective correct answers:

1. Which currency will gain the most (lose the least) against the USD?
   Correct answer: BRL
2. Which world equity market do you expect to outperform?
   Correct answer: Hang Seng
3. Which US equity sector do you expect to outperform?
4. Correct answer: Tech (XLK)
5. Which commodity do you expect to outperform?
   Correct answer: Gold
6. Where will the VIX be?
   Correct answer: Between 15-20
7. Which cryptocurrency do you expect to outperform?
   Correct answer: Cardano

And here’s the current leaderboard, with ‘diamondhands21’ in the lead for our first place prize of 0.15 Ethereum:

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(total reading time: 4 mins)

This week, we bring you a podcast on how to deal with the ‘self’ and a blog post on how to find freedom. For health and fitness, check out some high-protein breakfast ideas and read tips on how to take on hard terrain as a runner.

For innovation and tech, read about China’s new bullet train which is the world’s fastest land vehicle, and see what’s next for NASA’s Mars land rover. To distract yourself learn about the ancient Venetian Road which has been discovered, and microbiologists have uncovered pre-historical viruses.

And finally, for entertainment listen to a podcast on constructing a comedy and check out two lists of films and books for summer entertainment.

Enjoy!

Bilal

Find Freedom in Any Moment(zen habits, 3 min read)
This blog explores how freedom is easily accessible, providing tips on creating your own freedom and the power of breaking through obstacles.

Why “No Pain, No Gain” Is More Powerful Than You Realize(Addicted 2 success, 2 min read)
Apply this common training mantra to your everyday life and it may help you realise what kind of lessons you’ve gained, and the impact of your failures and progress.

Podcast #725: The Curse of the Self(The Art of Manliness, 45 min podcast)
This podcast delves into what the ‘self’ is and its vital benefits, before delving into the downsides that also come with having a self, such as self-related thoughts and ego-driven behaviours.

How to Up Your Trail-Running Game(Outside Magazine, 4 min read)
If you’re a beginner or advanced runner ready to take on new terrain, this article gives great tips on how to ready yourself for new trails, and how to run faster and farther.

25 high-protein breakfast ideas(Diet Doctor, 4 min read)
Eating more protein can help you lose weight and body fat while keeping muscle and metabolism high. Also, this guide gives you ideas for some great high-protein breakfasts.

Astronomers Confirm Discovery of Moon-Forming Disk Around Young Exoplanet(i09, 3 min read)
Astronomers have spotted a circumplanetary disk around a planet outside of our solar system, which can ultimately improve our understanding of exomoons and how they form in emerging star systems.

China’s New 373 MPH Bullet Train Is Now the World’s Fastest Land Vehicle(Robb Report, 2 min read)
China has unveiled the production version of the maglev bullet train, which has a top speed of 373 mph which is close to half the speed of sound!

Here’s What’s Next for NASA’s Perseverance Mars Rover(i09, 3 min read)
Perseverance is tasked with exploring Mars’ Jezero Crater, the site of a former lake that NASA scientists hope could contain fossilized evidence of Martian life, an insight into the history of the red planet.

Museum of Zoology displays ceramic art to explore Earth’s ‘breaking points’(University of Cambridge, 3 min read)
The exhibition uses fired clay, a material from the earth, to throw attention back on to ecological decline, ecosystem collapse and environmental change.

Archaeologists Find Ancient Roman Road in the Venetian Lagoon(i09, 3 min read)
Researchers have discovered the remains of a Roman-era road at the bottom of the Venetian Lagoon. It gives clues to what the city looked like well before the legendary date of its founding in 421 CE.

15,000-Year-Old Viruses Were Pulled From a Tibetan Glacier(i09, 2 min read)
A team of microbiologists have found 33 different viruses dating back to the Pleistocene age. They suspect the viral communities were active on glacier surfaces before being frozen and that some may be active even within the ice cores.

10 new books you’ll want to read right now.(Literary Hub, 1 min read)
Delve into this list of books for some summer reading.

Here’s Everything New On Netflix In August 2021, Including ‘The Witcher: Nightmare Of The Wolf’ And A Sandra Oh Show(UPROXX, 2 min read)
A lot is coming to Netflix next month, and here’s a list to prepare you on everything good to watch during the holidays.

What’s the Role of a Director in Constructing Comedy? Pretty Much Pop: A Culture Podcast #100(Open Culture, 49 min podcast)
This podcast discussestherole of the director in making a comedy, the difficulties of maintaining comedy throughout filming, dealing with actors, directing improv/prank shows, and more.

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(total reading time: 4 mins)

This week, we bring you tips on how to deal with negative emotions as an entrepreneur and introduce you to different levels of mindfulness that you can achieve. On health and fitness, read a blog post on how to sleep better or feel inspired to start a high-protein diet.

Moving on to innovation, read an article which muses on the possibility of Planet Nine in our solar system, and NASA has identified a possible glitch with the Hubble telescope. To distract yourself, learn how dog-training principles can be applied to improving life habits, and finally for entertainment, listen to a physicist explain her understanding of the universe and watch the trailer for the new Julie Child documentary.

Enjoy!

Bilal

The Delightful Overwhelm of a Pile of Undone Tasks(zen habits, 3 min read)
When it comes to facing a pile of tasks, the overwhelming feeling can take over. This blog post suggests two things: 1. breath and 2. find delight in the task.

A 3 Step Process to Deal With Negative Emotions as an Entrepreneur(Addicted 2 Success, 3 min read)
Some qualities you’ll need to have are self-awareness, reflection, and reframing, which can help you to easily deal with negative emotions.

The Different Levels of Mindfulness And What They Mean(Pick the Brain, 4 min read)
This post details the journey of achieving mindfulness and the techniques you can employ to reach your mindfulness goals.

How to Sleep Better(LessWrong, 5 min read)
This blog post details the biology behind good sleep, causes for bad sleep, and tips on how to improve your sleep.

How to get started on a high-protein diet (Diet Doctor, 4 min read)
This guide gives great tips on how to increase protein in your diet, from simply increasing your protein intake at meals, to which foods are high in protein.

Astronomers Spot a Batch of Rogue Planets Near the Galactic Core(i09, 3 min read)
NASA’s now-retired Kepler Space Telescope has revealed a small population of free-floating planets near the Galactic Bulge and could reveal further detections of unbound planets.

Timelapse Shows How Astronauts Install New Solar Arrays on the ISS(PetaPixel, 2 min read)
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency has captured a timelapse video of astronauts Thomas Pesquet of the European Space Agency (ESA) and Shane Kimbrough of NASA spacewalking outside of the International Space Station (ISS) ‘Alpha’, while installing a new solar array.

Does Planet Nine exist?(New Humanist, 3 min read)
In January 2016, two astronomers claimed that there was a planet ten times the mass of the Earth, on the outskirts of the Solar System. But how feasible were their claims?

NASA Identifies ‘Possible Cause’ of Hubble Glitch(i09, 3 min read)
The team at NASA have identified the most serious glitch to affect Hubble in years. It raises concerns that the telescope may finally be finished.

Enormous Inbound Comet Appears as ‘Beautiful Little Fuzzy Dot’ in New Image(Gizmodo, 2 min read)
With an estimated size between 62 and 230 miles long (100-370 kilometers), it is believed that it’s the largest to be discovered.

The missing 96 percent of the universe | Claire Malone(TED Talks, 5 min video)
Particle physicist Claire Malone explains how questioning our fundamental understanding of nature itself invites a different, more meaningful perspective of the universe

Here’s the Trailer for the Upcoming Julia Child Documentary ‘Julia’(Eater, 1 min read)
If you’re a fan of food, and Julia Child, this upcoming documentary showcases archival footage and interviews with chefs and friends to tell Julia Child’s story.

What Streaming Service Offers The Best Options This Weekend? (The Game Is Getting Real)(UPROXX, 3 min read)
Here is a list of some of the latest additions for different streaming services.

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