Well Balanced Vol. 19
Well Balanced. Volume 19. A round-up helping you get today right.
📈 Stock Quote
I always plucked a thistle and planted a flower where I thought a flower would grow.
- Abraham Lincoln, United States' 16th President
🪣 Rethink The Bucket List
Our goals and priorities can change over time. While it's great to have aspirations for retirement and work towards them, it's also okay to let go of goals that no longer serve you.
Read more: What it takes to “make it” can be a moving target.
🔥 Grilling Out
Answering the age-old question of what’s for dinner?
Five cuts of beef that are excellent for grilling.
Ribeye - Rich marbling and juicy flavor.
New York Strip - Often considered a steak lover's choice.
Filet Mignon - Considered the most tender cut. Good for special occasions. aka: tenderloin.
T-Bone - The best of both worlds. Tenderloin + Strip.
Flank - Marinate to enhance its flavor and slice thinly against the grain.
Vegetarian Options
Portobello Mushrooms - Marinate in a mixture of balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, and herbs before grilling.
Vegetable Skewers - Bell peppers, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and red onions. Brush with olive oil and grill until tender.
🏓 Pickleball Stats 2023
FYI: Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton & ping-pong.
Pickleball has 8.9 million players in the USA and a growth rate of 158.6% for the last three-year period (2020-22).
The Pickleball paddle market size is expected to reach $256.1 million by 2028 (growing 7.7% yearly)
The average age of a pickleball player: 38.1 years, as compared to 41 years in 2020 (trending younger)
Seattle has the most at 3 courts for every 20,000 residents
source: thepickleballplayer.com
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Insights & Videos
Market Perspective from Vector