Design and Growth

Design is not something you're supposed to be told is good, or understand as good based on certain metrics or measuring systems; it is, just like art… objective. Design is good when you look at it and just know that whoever made it, made it. It wasn’t thought up in a boardroom or approved based on the advice of a third-party consultant from Deloitte; it was made by crazy people with crazy ideas, who paved new paths and didn’t follow trends… but made them. So today, we're honoring this sort of trailblazing by looking back on the work and career of Ralph Lifshitz, better known as Ralph Lauren. (Pronounced Lauren, not Lauren.)

Bio:

Ralph Lauren, born on October 14, 1939, in the Bronx, New York, is a legendary American designer most famous for his Polo Ralph Lauren brand. He began his journey by selling ties, eventually launching his line in 1967. Lauren envisioned creating a comprehensive lifestyle brand that exuded luxury, timeless style, and an aspirational aura. His designs, especially the Polo shirt, have become iconic symbols, representing the American dream. Over the years, Ralph Lauren has transformed his brand into a global powerhouse, encompassing clothing, home goods, and fragrances. He has also become a prominent philanthropist, with a particular focus on cancer research and the preservation of American history.

Style:

Ralph was not able to change the very fabric (pun intended) of American style by following what was allowed or cool; he had to pave his path, and that does not come easy. Often criticized in his early years, he continued undeterred, proving that when business acumen and strong visual sense are combined, something incredible happens.

Source: https://www.miraval-studios.com/ and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miraval_Studios 

Health

Take Sources Seriously

Look, Horizon is not written by MDs, but the information we provide for this section is. If you ever find yourself on TikTok or X and take some kind of health advice to heart, it might literally do that, so make sure your advice is backed up by studies and trusted professionals.

Do is better than don’t

People often look for the perfect workout split, rep range for hypertrophy, etc., but what they fail to realize is that any form of movement is better than being sedentary. So instead of focusing on the benefits of exercise, today we are going to discuss the implications of its absence.

The Facts

Risks associated with inactivity include but are not limited to:

• Obesity

• Heart diseases, including coronary artery disease and heart attack

• High blood pressure

• High cholesterol

• Stroke

• Metabolic syndrome

• Type 2 diabetes

• Certain cancers, including colon, breast, and uterine cancers

• Increased feelings of depression and anxiety

So “getting after it” is more than just a way to feel good or blow off some steam; it’s important for every single basic mental and physical function. This list of potential health implications is not intended to be scary, but just factual. Facing certain truths is a difficult and necessary skill for any and all challenges thrown our way.

Source: https://medlineplus.gov/healthrisksofaninactivelifestyle.html#:~:text=Having%20an%20inactive%20lifestyle%20can,artery%20disease%20and%20heart%20attack