Happy hump day, Dudes. It’s Wednesday, February 11th. We’re here to deliver you this week’s roundup, designed to make you a more interesting Kentucky Dude.

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Turns out, our main source of inspiration for many articles is a pint-sized, 10-year-old dude (my son) who thinks he's got all the answers, forcing me into a constant state of fact-checking.

Through that fact-checking chaos, we turn his “dad, did you know…” moments into bite-sized wisdom you can actually use, or at least laugh at over a beer.

why skiers drink hot sauce and why it makes more sense than it sounds

Kentucky Dude Original, 1-minute read

Some people meditate before high-pressure moments. Some listen to music. And apparently, some skiers drink hot sauce and throw themselves down frozen mountains. This sounds insane until you realize it’s actually makes sense using a little discomfort to wake the body up, sharpen the mind, and remind yourself that comfort is overrated.

the $180 super bowl burger and the limits of human curiosity

Kentucky Dude original, 1-minute read

Every Super Bowl delivers football, commercials, and one thing nobody asked for but everyone talks about. This year, it was a $180 burger, not because anyone wanted to eat it, but because our brains are hardwired to stop scrolling when something crosses the line from food into spectacle.

At 13, I thought it was lamest. At 30, I thought it was the greatest flex imaginable.

Because what he was really giving me wasn’t money. It was time, disguised as patience.

Here’s the Move: Stop thinking saving is something “future you” will figure out. That version of you doesn’t have superpowers, just more bills and less runway. The $500 you invest now for your 13-year-old, it’s not just worth more…it dominates.
A $500-per-month portfolio started early beats a $5K-per-month hustle started late.
That’s not motivation. That’s math.

Why Bother: Because every dollar saved early buys freedom later. Freedom to say no. Freedom to choose projects, not paychecks. Freedom to retire because you want to, not because you have to.

Compounding isn’t sexy. It’s quiet power. It’s the kind of dominance that doesn’t brag but just builds.

So start. Even if it’s small, even if it feels pointless. Because while everyone else is chasing “get rich quick,” you’ll be building “stay rich forever.”

Time isn’t just money. It’s leverage. And the earlier you grab it, the less you’ll ever have to chase it.

creatine: the bourbon of supplements (simple, strong, and surprisingly smart)

Kentucky Dude Original, 1-minute read

Your gym bro just got promoted to your brain coach and the most boring supplement in the aisle is suddenly doing suspiciously interesting things. Keep reading before creatine becomes cooler than cold brew.

bourbon goes east (but Kentucky still owns the name)

Kentucky Dude Original, 1-minute read

Bourbon just crossed an ocean, and nobody rang a bell. Somewhere between Mumbai and Kentucky, something unexpected is happening and your glass might want a front-row seat.

She was watching our wedding video again. 😂

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