SSAB - November 19, 2025

Fell asleep early last night!Trade schools for the win?https://www.wsj.com/opinion/ford-motor-ceo-jim-farley-mechanic-shortage-autos-skilled-workers-334ae52d?mod=itp_wsj,djemITP_hWorkouts in! 7.51km morning run in 49.28, then modified afternoon chest and back workouts, then ran back to the university for 5km in 29.33 to invigilate the exam. Had to modify the typical back workout so not as focused as before. But I remember I DID actually workout on Tuesday, just a simple 30 minute full body.Alcohol and McDonalds are bad, but mushrooms are okay?! Bryan Johnson weighs in. (Also, look at his workouts.) Makes me wonder what the science will say in a few years’ time.And found out another long-time Beijing expat has just left the city after 12 years a resident.Donate to the show! PayPal link below!https://www.paypal.me/stevensirski?locale.x=en_CA***Show notes n tracks up on stevensirski.comAnd on Notion: https://stevensirski.notion.site/SSAB-The-Audio-Blog-of-Steven-Sirski-00acfe344e164bfab191d3cddf6952b2?pvs=4Newsletter over at stevensirski.substack.comLanguage vlog on http://www.youtube.com/@stevenslanguagevlogHope you have a great one!! 00:00 Introduction and Daily Life in Beijing00:35 Centralized Heating in China03:21 Unexpected Exam Duties04:43 Morning Routine and Workout05:15 Fitness Goals and Past Training07:50 Diet and Alcohol Reflections14:04 Brian Johnson's Biohacking Experiment20:04 Personal Experiences with Alcohol and Drugs22:14 Societal Pressures and Alcohol Consumption23:19 Microdosing and Modern Views on Drugs26:19 Health Implications and Personal Reflections34:47 Supplements and Their Effects38:17 Expat Life and Reflections on Longevity40:18 Conclusion and Final Thoughts