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Daily Upsider - Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025
James Linder & Julia Mejia
April 02, 2025
Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025
Good Morning! 🌞
Congratulations to Alysa Liu for being the first U.S. female to win a figure skating world championship in 19 years! 🥳
She did an incredible job I was captivated the whole time. Check it out here:
Today’s Upside
Innovation
Drone-based Agriculture
credit – Albertson Drone Service LLC, via Facebook
Kyle Albertson, born with congenital muscular dystrophy (CMD), has defied the odds to build a thriving drone services company in just four years. Raised in the heart of Indiana farmland, Albertson developed a deep connection to agriculture early on. Involved in organizations like 4H and Future Farmers of America (FFA), he was determined to create a career that offered both purpose and independence.
After earning his agribusiness degree from Purdue University in 2021, Albertson turned a personal interest into a professional pursuit by launching Albertson Drone Service LLC. What began as a hobby—flying drones for fun—quickly evolved when he recognized a real demand among farmers for aerial photography and drone-assisted pesticide deployment. His innovation and agricultural insight allowed him to carve out a unique niche in the industry.
Today, Albertson’s company has more than doubled its revenue, client base, and acreage serviced since its inception. He remains actively involved, traveling to clients in a specially modified van and leading operations firsthand. His message to aspiring entrepreneurs is simple yet powerful: “If you think you can do it and it’s a good business action, give it a shot.”
Environment
South Africa Protects Penguins
African penguins on a Cape Coast beach – credit S Martin, CC 2.0., via Flickr
A recent court ruling has banned commercial sardine and anchovy fishing in six vital breeding areas along South Africa’s coast, offering a lifeline to the critically endangered African penguin. With fewer than 10,000 breeding pairs left in the wild, conservationists say this decision could be a turning point for the species' survival. The ruling ensures that key feeding grounds will be protected from overfishing for at least the next decade.
“This court order is a historic victory in the fight to save the African penguin from extinction,” said BirdLife South Africa. The newly protected zones include ecologically significant sites such as Robben Island—famous for housing Nelson Mandela during his imprisonment—as well as Dassen Island and Stony Point Nature Reserve. The decision comes after weeks of negotiations between conservation groups and the fishing industry, balancing ecological needs with economic concerns.
BirdLife’s Dr. Alistair McInnes emphasized that the impact of this move extends beyond penguins. “This case is about improving the survival chances of Africa’s only penguin species,” he said, adding that other marine predators and coastal communities that rely on healthy ecosystems will also benefit. The ruling is being hailed as a model for how legal action and collaboration can drive meaningful conservation outcomes.
Good News
An Unexpected Finish
Freepik
In her final high school race, Arkansas student-athlete Kaylee was set to achieve her personal best. But when a runner from a rival school collapsed ahead of her, she made a split-second decision to stop and help. In a sport driven by competition, moments like these remind us that camaraderie and sportsmanship matter just as much as winning—proving that some victories go beyond the finish line.
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The 3-Minute Rule
Procrastination is often fueled by overthinking and the overwhelming feeling that a task is too big or too tiring to start. The 3-Minute Rule is a simple but effective mental trick that helps you overcome this mental block by reducing hesitation and building momentum.
How It Works
If a task takes less than 3 minutes, do it immediately.
Examples:
Replying to a short email
Washing a cup after drinking coffee
Putting away clutter
Taking supplements or meds
Small tasks pile up when left undone, creating unnecessary stress. Knocking them out instantly clears mental space.
If a task takes longer than 3 minutes, break it down into mini-tasks.
Example: Instead of thinking, “I have to clean the whole kitchen,” break it down into:
Wipe the counter (3 mins)
Wash 5 dishes (3 mins)
Sweep the floor (3 mins)
This makes tasks feel easier and removes the intimidation factor.
Why It Works
Beats Overthinking – Instead of debating whether to do something, you just act immediately.
Eliminates Decision Fatigue – You don’t waste time analyzing; you follow a simple rule.
Builds Momentum – Once you start a small task, it’s easier to keep going and finish more.
Reduces Anxiety – Small wins trick your brain into feeling accomplished, reducing stress.
How to Apply It Daily
Set a 3-minute timer and tackle a small part of a big project.
Use it for habit-building (e.g., 3 minutes of stretching before bed).
Apply it in work, home tasks, and self-care—anywhere you tend to procrastinate.
Try This Today:
Pick a small task you’ve been avoiding.
Start a 3-minute timer.
Do as much as you can.
Stop if you want—or keep going if you feel like it!
Once you start using the 3-Minute Rule, you’ll realize that most things we put off aren’t as hard as they seem—you just need a way to push past that mental block. Try this today and let us know how it worked out for you! 🌞
Mind Stretchers
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What can you catch but not throw?
Yesterday’s Answers to the Mind Stretchers:
I wear a smile but hide my face, In laughter and jest, I find my place. A painted grin, a fleeting sight, Am I pure joy or masked in spite? — a clown! 🤡 Albert Knox got this early! 🌞
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