The Launch Pad / June 23, 2025


June 23, 2025

The Launch Pad is a weekly newsletter designed to help get your week off the ground! In it, I'll include three things that made me think, two things that made me better, one thing that made me laugh, and a final thought to help navigate the liftoff.

Ready? Let the countdown begin...

We spend just over $12 BILLION globally on sun protection. ☀️

Sunscreen with an SPF of 100 blocks only 1% to 2% more of the sun's rays than one with an SPF of 30, which already blocks 97% of rays. Time to stop overpaying for those bigger numbers! [source]

Did you know that drinking extra water for a day can help with sunburn? Me, either! [source]

BOOK: Living Among Lions, by Jason and David Benham

BOOK: The Breaker Anointing, by Barbara Yoder

Why aren’t lobsters generous?
Because they’re shellfish

As you head to the beaches this summer, it's a good time to remember that what others are (or aren't) wearing isn't the problem.

I'm cheering you on,

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