The Obtainer - 9/25/24, Wednesday
Cory Ohlendorf
September 25, 2024
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My Morning Routine
Trey Yingst, TV Journalist
Trey Yingst is a man who’s always on the move. At 30 years old, he's already a seasoned journalist with plenty of stamps in his passport. In 2018, he moved to Israel for Fox News and last month, he was promoted to chief foreign correspondent for the channel. He uses Tel Aviv as a home base while traveling to other hot spots—Ukraine, Afghanistan—to provide sustained coverage from the region. Known for quick, precise and consequential journalism, Yingst says he's continuously striving for clarity in the fog of war.
The guy must have nerves of steel—maintaining a sense of routine and calm while reporting from areas that most people are fleeing. Yingst has a new schedule every day. When he wakes up, he never knows if he'll need to travel to wherever the news may take him.
Currently, he's reporting on the escalating conflict in Israel—which he's called one of the most challenging assignments he's ever been on. Next month, his new book about the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023 will be released. Yingst was on the ground along the Gaza border and Black Saturday is his firsthand account of the devastation, shock and retaliation that led to the ensuing war. We had to know, how does a war correspondent start his day? Does he even worry about skin care and to-do lists in the midst of all that chaos? Here's what Yingst had to say.
But sleep is vital, right? I try to get as much as I can, when I can. Normally, I will wake up around 10 am. I'll aim for seven or eight hours a night, when I can. But when we're covering breaking news, those numbers quickly get reduced to two to three hours a night. There are often times when I don’t get a full night’s sleep for weeks. The news can be demanding. I also will pull “all nighters” when a big story is developing. Early in the war, rocket sirens and explosions often interrupted my sleep patterns. I like to mentally prepare for the day ahead. If I'm feeling less motivated or a little tired, I'll hop in a cold shower to get the blood pumping. I'll also make a list of what I need to get done for the day. In recent years I've become more disciplined in the mornings. Being thoughtful about my plans for the day and what I want to achieve. I review and add to my “to-do” list on Notion. You need to have clear intentions and goals for the day. How can you hit a target if you don't know what you're aiming at? I take my grooming routine pretty seriously, too. I've got a routine that includes cleanser, serum and moisturizer. I also like a clean shave most days. While we're often in the field and sometimes under fire, I want a fresh and clean look that isn't distracting. |
Clockwise, from top left:
Effaclar Duo (+) SPF30 moisturizer,$25 / $18.21 by La Roche Posay
Chrome razor, $14.99 by Harry's
Cicaplast Balm B5, $16.99 by La Roche Posay
Santos watch, $7,050 by Cartier
Ridge wallet, $95 by Ridge
K eau de toilette, $96 by Dolce & Gabbana
“Capitan” deodorant, $7.49 by Old Spice
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Here's the thing I've found with skin care: A good mask goes a long way. I've had a lot of professional facials, and while some offer noticeable differences, they can be time-consuming and costly. But this mask from Aesop offers a noticeable improvement in my skin's tone, clarity and overall brightness—after just one application. It takes just 15 minutes and one $53 tube will provide nearly two dozen applications. That's a bargain when you breakdown the cost-per-use. The clay-based formula works to pull gunk out of clogged pores while aloe, parsley seed oil and extract of evening primrose nourish and condition skin. The result is a reduction in redness, irritation and a general hydrated glow after rinsing the mask off. The skin feels tighter and smoother—making you look like you got a week's worth of good sleep. |  | |
Parsley seed cleansing mask, $53 by Aesop | ||
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