As a former supermodel, and a current actor and entrepreneur, this type of lifestyle is the exact opposite of what Fabio Ide is used to. In his late teens, he was already traveling the world, booking brands and campaigns shoots across thirteen different countries. He then became a staple in the Manila party and showbiz scene, when he eventually decided to call the Philippines his new, adoptive home. He quickly added entrepreneur to his resume, when he came a partner with the great minds behind iconic nightspots like 71 Gramercy and The Palace. Fabio would not slow down. There was no time to. He was young, bright, good looking, and ready to take over the world.
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MAN VS. WILD
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STAY COOL
Another month, another form of community quarantine. We’ll spare you the adjectives, because what it really is, is limbo.
GOOD LEADERSHIP
I’ve been an employee and a business owner for nearly two decades now and during one of the long nights of 2020, I asked myself, “What kind of leader do I want to be?” This is a question that can easily be answered by, “I want to be a good leader.” But the truth is, it is so difficult to even come close to good. You see, many if not all of our jobs is a business, a business that has to keep spending at bay, one that has to increase profits year over year, and one that has to keep workers happy and motivated. Those things are polar opposites of one another and to find the perfect middle is challenging. For months, I’ve mulled over my own question and I think I’ve found the answer. I want to be that leader that inspires personal growth.
BRIDGING THE NEW WORLD
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THE ANATOMY OF IDE FABIO
FROM SUPERMODEL TO SUPER DAD
IN THE MORNING
How do you look at your mornings? Whether you jump out of bed at the first crack of light or slump around your sheets in existential dread, there is not one that stands to be better than the other.
BREAKING BARRIERS WITH TIKTOK
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PURE AND SIMPLE
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BE HAPPY
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MONSTERS, DREAMS, AND THAT GOOD OL' MOVIE MAGIC:
THE SHORT PERSONAL HISTORY OF LEEROY NEW
BATTLE HYMN
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Brazil Yanks the Welcome Mat for Oil Investors
Foreign oil majors have filed an injunction to halt a new tax on crude exports
The French Are in a Panic Over Le Wokisme
The nation's vehement rejection of identity politics made me recalibrate my own views about woke ideology.
Women at war
In the historical context of the First World War, entrenched traditionalism, separate spheres ideology, patriarchy and, to some extent, Imperialism all contributed to the argument against using women in wartime British intelligence,’ writes Sarah-Louise Miller.
Your Personal Brainstorm
Need to sort out your thoughts? Steal a page (literally) from Nikhita Singh, cofounder of Artificial. Here's how.
PSST: YOUR HAND-HOLDING SITCH REVEALS A LOT ABOUT YOUR RELATIONSHIP...
Sweaty palms aside, this can tell you a ton.
Can art and biology come together to break down social constructs?
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Pivoting to Troll
Elon Musk’s incessant posting may do wonders for his ego and clout in right-wing circles, but it has destroyed value pretty much everywhere else
Rafael Brandão THE SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME!
In the fall of 2017, MD's own Giles Thomas was in San Marino, Italy covering the pro show. Two future stars made their pro debut that day. One was the tank-like Hadi Choopan, and the other was a study in shape and symmetry named Rafael Brandão from Brazil. Giles immediately recognized the vast potential in the young man, and as time went by the rest of the bodybuilding world caught on. Fast-forward to 2022 and "Rafa," as many know him, is one of the best up-and-coming competitors in Open Bodybuilding. We spoke about training with Flex Lewis, the true power and rewards of bodybuilding beyond the superficial muscles, the meteoric rise of Brazilian athletes in the IFBB Pro League, and his first Mr. Olympia coming up later this year.
Why Land Is Key to Brazil's Presidency
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