The Skip Test: A Life Evaluation Tool

Picture this: you’re 90 years old, lying on your deathbed, when someone asks, "Was your life worth living?"

Your response is likely a resounding yes because:

• You pursued a fulfilling career or passion.
• You surrounded yourself with loved ones and friends.
• Life was relatively smooth without major disasters.
• You enjoyed good health for most of your life—after all, you made it to 90!

All these reasons are perfectly valid.

But what if there was a way to evaluate your life based on how you utilized your time?

Let me introduce you to the concept of The Skip Test. Developed by psychologists who studied 8,500 individuals, this test gauges happiness and contentment. Participants were asked to note their current activities and the time spent on them, followed by this crucial question:

"If you could jump ahead in time to the end of your current activity without any negative repercussions, would you?"

The findings were striking: on average, people would choose to skip 40% of their waking hours, equating to about 6.5 hours each day that didn't feel worth experiencing.

Isn't that a thought-provoking insight?

This revelation prompted us to assess our own schedules. How much of our daily activities would we skip if we knew everything would still be completed? And how could we reduce the time spent on tasks we’d prefer to avoid?

We reviewed our Google Calendar:

• Gym? Skip.
• Meetings that could be emails? Skip.
• Emails that begin with "nice to e-meet you"? Can’t skip those fast enough!

In the end, we estimated about 3 hours, or roughly 19% of our 16 waking hours, could be skipped. Not too bad, right?

Give it a try and let us know your findings in the comments!

Freshly Baked: The Case of Do Kwon

In major news, authorities are finally pursuing Do Kwon, the founder of Luna, in a serious manner. This isn't about giving him a cookie and reminding him to take advantage of his PTO.

South Korean prosecutors have requested Interpol to issue a red notice for Kwon after investigating the collapse of Luna, which cost approximately $40 billion.

What is a red notice, you ask?

It serves as a global alert to law enforcement about individuals wanted internationally and urges them to locate and arrest these fugitives. Think of it as a real-life version of the emergency siren emoji 🚨🚨🚨.

A warrant for Kwon's arrest was issued last week, but law enforcement has been unable to locate him.

Media outlets report that he’s "on the run," though Kwon claims he hasn’t been particularly active lately.

Here’s a fun riddle for you:

How many red notices are currently active?

You’ll find the answer at the end of this message.

Cookie Crumbs: Quick Updates

Here are some of the latest developments:

• Spotify has launched an audiobook service with over 300,000 titles, but you'll need to purchase them individually in addition to your subscription.
• Stock prices have taken a downturn again. The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 0.75% for the third consecutive time to combat inflation, marking the highest federal funds rate since 2008. This means credit card debt and other loans (mortgages, education, auto loans, etc.) are about to become significantly more expensive.
• Adobe has acquired Figma for $20 billion, eliminating a competitor and gaining a business with impressive profit margins of around 90% and positive operating cash flows. This is a remarkable outcome for Figma, which was valued at $10 billion in 2021.
• Coinbase has rolled out a new feature that lets you identify local politicians who oppose cryptocurrency versus those who support it, allowing you to contribute to those on your side.
• California has enacted a law preventing employers from discriminating against employees for using marijuana outside of work hours. So, no need to hide those red eyes at work anymore!

Chocolate Chips: Our Top Picks

Here are our favorite discoveries from the week—think of them as the cherry on top or the fun surprises in your cereal box:

• A handy Chrome extension that simplifies rental property analysis on Zillow, eliminating the need for spreadsheets.
• Ten Google Sheets hacks to enhance your spreadsheet skills and impress your colleagues.
• An engaging website that allows you to read the first few pages of a book before revealing its title and cover.
• Tips on how to build a career from less-than-glamorous jobs.

Snickerdoodles: Humor of the Week

Here's a fun fact:

69,270 … yes, you might want to double-lock your door tonight! 👀

Cookie of the Week

Recently, we sought feedback from our readers and received numerous excellent suggestions, but what do people really crave?

Real cookies.

Why? Who knows! What matters is we’re dedicated to delivering what you want!

This week, we’re enjoying gooey, double chocolate crinkle cookies.

If you'd like the recipe, just shout out! Or reply to this email with a photo of your favorite cookie or recipe, and we’ll feature yours next time.

That wraps it up for today, folks. Peace out!

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The first video titled "pytest Basics: Skipping Tests" provides an insightful overview of how to effectively skip tests when using pytest, which can help streamline your testing process.

The second video, "How to Skip Test Cases in TestNG," offers a comprehensive guide on managing test cases in TestNG, making your testing workflow more efficient.