My Favourite Things
My all time favourite articles, videos and other stuff.
Most of the stuff I read is complete crap.
But recently someone I respect shared his 100 favourite pieces of content for his 40th birthday, which made for a great read.
So, as Monday was my 39th birthday, I thought I’d create a list of my own favourite things as a gift to myself.
Things and moments that have impacted my life, and articles that shaped how I see the world. Plus some random stuff I find funny.
I’ll update this next year when I turn 40, and I hope by creating it, I’ll resurface those memories more often.
Enjoy.
Favourite Sporting Moments
Reggie Miller Time - 8pts in 9 secs
Phoenix Suns vs Chicago Bulls - NBA Finals 1993 Game 3
Knights v Sea Eagles - 1997 ARL Grand Final
Shane Warne - 1999 World Cup Semi-Final
Vince Carter - 2000 Slam Dunk Content
Warnie tries to hit a 6 to bring up his 1st 100
Owls v Wests - Colts Prelim Final 2003
Brumbies vs Crusaders - 2004 Super 12 Final
Wallabies vs All Blacks - Hong Kong 2010
Wallabies vs. South Africa - Rugby World Cup Quarter Final 2011
Bulls vs Brumbies - Super Rugby Semi-Final 2013
Klay v Lebron: “I guess he got hit feeling hurt”
Holliday to Giannis Alley-oop - NBA Finals 2021 Game 5
Klay dunk on return from injury
Bam Bam Tuivasa KO’s Derek Lewis
Sam Kerr Goal v England - 2023
Central Coast Mariners 3 Melbourne Victory 1 - 2024 A League Grand Final
Blogs and Articles
How America is wrecking childhood sport, and how Norway is saving it
Resilience is the strength you draw from others
Write like you talk - Paul Graham
The Top of my To Do List - Paul Graham
In 20 years, your kids will be the only ones who remembered how late you worked
The Perils of Audience Capture - Gurwinder
The Intellectual Obesity Crisis - Gurwinder
The secret to long-term weight loss - CSIRO
Kingston Foreshore landmark renamed 'Arc de Resilience' on R U OK? Day
How a schoolmate robbed a casino
Why everything is becoming a game - Gurwinder
Videos
“All I can see is a big red sun in the shape of a chicken!” - Seinfeld
“Are you ready for a war?” - Braveheart
Biden congratulates Elon - Kyle Dunnigan
Fresh Prez of DC - Kyle Dunnigan
How the economy works - Ray Dalio
How governments are corrupt - Bill Gurley
Principles for Success - Ray Dalio
Richie McCaw - Handling pressure
Steve Jobs - Last and Best advice
The secret to giving great feedback
The legend spreads - Braveheart
The Rise and Fall of Empires - Ray Dalio
Why you procrastinate even when it feels bad - TED-Ed
Podcasts
All in - Episode 19: Gamestop drama explained
All in - Episode 155: Tucker Carlson and Open AI drama explained
Lex Fridman and Chamath Palihapitiya
Tim Ferris and Dr. Chris Palmer - Brain Energy
Books
Legacy: What the All Blacks Can Teach Us About the Business of Life
On Writing: Stephen King’s Autobiography
Films and Documentaries
Bigger, Faster, Stronger: The Side Effects of Being American
The Search for the Perfect Human Diet
Places to eat
Willoughby & Co - Cape Town South Africa
IPPUDO Roppongi - Tokyo, Japan
Bar Beach Kiosk - Merimbula, NSW
Songs
9 to 5 - Dolly Parton
Jungle Boogie - KC and the Gang
Knights of Cydonia - Muse
Thunderstruck - ACDC
Investments
“100% of the time it works every time”
Favourite People
More importantly, what’s your favourite sandwich spread? Anchovette?
Happy Birthday!
1987 Brock Winning Bathurst,
Chicago Bulls 3 Peat,
1999 Wallabies World Cup win