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1 month ago | 
stlouisfed.org | Fernando M. Martin |Fernando Martín
In my previous blog post, I analyzed the recent inflation episode. Inflation, which was and remains a broad-based phenomenon, peaked in mid-2022 and has since declined sharply, though progress toward the Federal Reserve’s 2% target may have recently stalled. Five years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, prices are 10% above their prepandemic trend. In this post, I will argue that inflation was primarily the product of the fiscal deficits incurred in response to the pandemic.
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1 month ago | 
stlouisfed.org | Fernando M. Martin |Fernando Martín
Five years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, prices are 10% above their prepandemic trend. Inflation peaked in mid-2022 and has since declined sharply, though progress towards the Federal Reserve’s 2% target may have stalled recently. This inflation episode was and remains broad-based, with most product categories still experiencing higher inflation than before the pandemic.
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Nov 12, 2023 | 
medium.com | Fernando M. Martin |Fernando Martín
In just 30 minutes a day, kettlebells can transform your fitness routine. Kettlebell programs often follow the EMOM protocol, in which you complete a number of repetitions each minute, allowing you to complete a challenging workout in half an hour. It's not only time efficiency, kettlebells also offer benefits for mobility and cardio. The dynamic movements involved contribute to improving your flexibility and coordination.
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Nov 11, 2023 | 
medium.com | Fernando M. Martin |Fernando Martín
Recently I got extremely busy so I had to change most of my habits and give up some. I wasn't going to stop training though. After all, physical health is my 2nd most important priority. It makes my body healthier, my mind sharper and my girlfriend happier. Because I couldn't spend 1 hour at the gym anymore I had to look for an alternative. After some days of research (on Reddit) I settled on kettlebells. I'll tell you why. Time efficientMost kettlebell programs I've found follow an EMOM protocol.
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Nov 9, 2023 | 
medium.com | Fernando M. Martin |Fernando Martín
Years ago, I was looking for a Bible study group. While taking a walk, I came across a sign advertising exactly that!I had to check it out. It turned out to be a Neocatechumenal way meeting, a catholic cult that follows a charismatic leader. The priest gave a long speech about the founder and refused to answer my questions. When I was asked, I said I wouldn't meet them again. They said God wanted me to be there and that their lives had improved by joining the cult. I never went back.
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Nov 7, 2023 | 
medium.com | Fernando M. Martin |Fernando Martín
Your Sacred Duty is that which you know you have to do for you to become better, and the world by consequence. Just like Jonah did, we run away from it because it's a heavy burden. Something we know it's right, but that demands we sacrifice something dear. We've been running away from it. Immersing ourselves in all kinds of distractions to not remember it for so long, that we've forgotten it. Work, the News, relationship drama.
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Nov 4, 2023 | 
medium.com | Fernando M. Martin |Fernando Martín
Fear not: coffee is allowed I was fed up with not having energy after work for my own projects. After long research and experimentation, these are the 3 things I've incorporated into my routine to help with the "I'm tired as fuck in the afternoon" problem: Don't drink coffee until at least 90 minutes have passed after you wake up. This way you'll leave enough time for your body to get rid of the cortisol it produces when waking up, and you won't crash in the afternoon.
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Nov 2, 2023 | 
medium.com | Fernando M. Martin |Fernando Martín
You make a goal list and get hyped: "I'm going to read for 1 hour, hit the gym and meditate every day". Then you get home after work and you can't find the energy to do a single thing that's not browsing YouTube on the couch. We've all experienced it, the famous "afternoon-crash". To achieve your goals, it's crucial to eliminate this disruption from your daily routine. Luckily, we have found many ways to make it go away. Here are the 3 things I've incorporated into my routine to solve this problem.
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Oct 19, 2023 | 
stlouisfed.org | Fernando M. Martin |Fernando Martín
Since March 2021, inflation has been above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target. After peaking in June 2022, inflation—measured as the 12-month change in the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index—trended steadily downward for a year. This decline reversed in July and August 2023, though some other measures of inflation continued to fall. Regardless of how we measure it, inflation remains high.
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Oct 18, 2023 | 
medium.com | Fernando M. Martin |Fernando Martín
Procrastinating your way into fluencyThe day you finish college as a philosophy graduate is an awesome day. You feel proud, your mom cries, and you have a great night with your friends. The next day you are an absolute mess. What the hell are you supposed to do now with all that knowledge about Thomas Aquinas? So instead of facing that question head-on, you decide to learn a new language. Grammar. Knowing how the language is constructed. Comprehension. Being able to understand the language.
