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By Colby Kultgen

Depression Hates a Moving Target, 10 Habits to Master in 2026, and Regularmaxxing

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Hello friends!

Welcome to 1% Better.

The newsletter where I share my 5 favorite ideas, lessons, and discoveries of the week—no fluff, just the good stuff.

Let's get right into it.

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A sentence that's been living rent-free in my head

A bit of an oversimplification, yes, but there's a lot of power in these five words.

I've dealt with my share of depression over the years.

And I'm not about to sit here and tell you there's some magic formula that works for everyone. There isn't.

But for me? The best way to pull myself out has always been to start moving.

And I mean that literally and figuratively.

Sometimes it's physical movement. Going for a run. Lifting weights. Just getting out of the house and walking around the block. Something about getting your body in motion makes it harder for your mind to stay stuck.

Other times it's about moving toward something. A goal. A project. Anything that gives you forward momentum. Depression thrives when you're stagnant. But when you're moving toward something (even something small) it loses its grip a little.

So if you're feeling stuck right now? Move.

Go for a walk. Text someone back. Start that thing you've been putting off. Pick literally anything and just start.

You don't have to solve it all today.

Just get moving.

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A mental model for deciding what's worth stressing over

A brilliant way of framing decisions from James Clear (author of Atomic Habits):

I already know this is going to save me hours of overthinking.

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An underrated cheat code for life

In 2025 we had lifemaxxing and looksmaxxing.

Now we have regularmaxxing.

These terms are a bit silly, but I actually really like this advice.

Last year, I made a conscious effort to get to know the baristas at the café next to my apartment.

Started showing up consistently. Learning their names. Asking how their day was going. Nothing crazy.

The result? Not only free drinks, but I actually became close friends with a few of them.

Real friends who I still hang out with even after I moved.

It's not so much about tipping 50% as it is about taking a genuine interest in the people that work at a place.

It requires very little effort and the returns can be profound.

Don't underestimate the power of these micro-interactions.

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A list of 10 crucial habits to master in 2026

If you don't know Bryan Johnson, he's the tech billionaire who's trying to "live forever".

When I first discovered him, he was taking 100+ supplements per day, and injecting his son's blood into himself to stay young (seriously).

His methods are extreme. But I respect how he's basically acting as a longevity guinea pig for the rest of us.

And it seems like after all the experimentation, he's come to a pretty simple conclusion: health isn't about taking 100+ pills per day. It's about nailing the basics.

This list? Pretty dang solid. And very doable.

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Have a great week friends!

— Colby

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