Hey Chaos Army,
Today’s all about the doers. The hustlers. The ones who wake up early, stay up late, and push through when nobody’s watching. This isn’t about talkers. It isn’t about planners. It’s about people who make things happen.
Achievement doesn’t come from comfort — it comes from hunger. As Robin Williams said:
“Carpe Diem. Seize the day, boys. Make your lives extraordinary.”
So whatever you’re chasing, don’t wait. Don’t hesitate. Don’t hold back. Stay hungry. Stay driven.
CHAOS QUESTION OF THE DAY
How many books does the average American read in a year?
Take a guess… 5? 10? More?
Answer: About 12 books per year.
That’s the average. The median is lower — meaning most people read fewer, while a smaller group reads a lot more. So the real question is: where do you fall? Feed your mind. It matters.
WOULD YOU RATHER
Would you rather:
Be in Van Halen when David Lee Roth left, everyone said it was over, and then make the band’s first-ever #1 album?
OrBe in the band everyone loved when it was perfect, and watch it end before you could prove anything?
Achievement isn’t about comfort or playing it safe — it’s about taking the leap, even when the outcome is uncertain.
SURVEYS, STUDIES & SUCH
Aging Anxiety: Worrying about getting older may actually speed up biological aging. NYU research shows anxiety — especially for women juggling work and caregiving — can impact your cells. Experts suggest challenging stereotypes and connecting across generations. Growing older is a privilege, not a defeat.
Multivitamins: A small boost only. A Nature Medicine study found daily multivitamins slowed biological aging by ~4 months over 2 years. Healthy diet still wins.
Germ Alert: Your passport is germier than your shoes or phone: 436 CFUs vs 97 for checked bags. Wash hands, sanitize, and wipe down high-touch items.
BIG SCREEN – LITTLE SCREEN
Timothée Chalamet got flak for dismissing ballet and opera. Several troupes responded with open invites, encouraging him to reconnect with the arts.
Meghan Markle and Netflix are ending their partnership on her “As Ever” brand. The brand will continue independently, with jams, teas, wine, and honey, ready to stand on its own.
FUN & HUMAN INTEREST
80-year-old Jimmy Rush finally claimed a decades-old oyster deal at Wintzell’s Oyster House — with his 99-year-old father, Jim. About 60 friends and family joined the milestone celebration. They plan to return in 2 years for Jimmy’s brother, with Jim at 102.
SCOOP OF THE DAY
AI-generated caricatures aren’t all fun and games. Experts warn they may secretly pull your data for profit, highlighting risks around privacy, consent, and environmental impact.
WEIRD NEWS
Wendy’s posted a fully remote Chief Tasting Officer role. $100K to eat, review, and create social content. “A job AI can’t steal… because no mouth, duh.” Apply here: Wendy’s C.T.O.
THE LIST: FUNNIEST EXCUSES TO LEAVE WORK EARLY
☞ “My dog locked my son out of the house.”
☞ “My reflection looked ‘judgy,’ needed a mental health day to repair things with the mirror.”
☞ “My cat was having an existential crisis.”
☞ “Kid got a pea stuck up his nose. True story.”
☞ “Parrot got out and chased my wife.”
☞ “Goldfish was drowning.”
☞ “Squirrel fell down my chimney.”
☞ “Husband needed to exfoliate… we had a spa day.”
☞ “Casserole in the oven.”
☞ “Tylenol PM mix-up.”
☞ “Mother said car was low on gas.”
☞ “Wife was having problems conceiving.”
Join the conversation and connect with your fellow achievers in the Chaos Army Discord: https://discord.gg/C5SVVZUV
THINGS I DIDN’T SAY ON AIR
Here’s the deal, Chaos Army — all the stuff we covered today? It’s more than headlines or fun facts. It’s a reminder.
Feed your mind. Push yourself when nobody’s watching. Take the leaps that scare you. Laugh at the awkward, show up for the milestones, and stop letting fear tell you what you can or can’t do.
Achievement isn’t about luck. It isn’t about waiting for the perfect moment. It’s about showing up, doing the work, and staying hungry — even when it’s messy, uncomfortable, or takes longer than you thought. That’s how legacies are built. That’s how ordinary days turn extraordinary.
So take today, this week, this moment — whatever you’re chasing — and go after it. Don’t wait. Don’t hesitate. Stay driven. Stay relentless. And above all… stay you.
Because that’s what being a Chaos Army achiever is really about.
-Bobby D
