“No enemy is worse than bad advice.” — Sophocles Opinions are everywhere. Social media has made it all too easy to blast opinions or unsolicited advice to endless masses, often devoid of context or facts. This leads each of us to being constantly bombarded by advice. While input is certainly useful to help make decisions […]
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A Theme Year for Resolutions
“Not all tools need sharp edges.” — CGP Grey It’s the start of a new year, which means it’s time for resolutions. This can either be an exciting prospect or it can induce feelings of impending failure. Neither changes the fact that the previous year is over and it’s time to start anew. If you […]
Do You Know the Origin Story?
“Don’t become a mere recorder of facts, but try to penetrate the mystery of their origin.” — Ivan Pavlov Everything starts somewhere. Traditions, especially, are formed over centuries of human and civilization evolution. With this in mind, it is no surprise modern holidays and their respective traditions have deep roots in the past. Many people […]
Supercharge Workouts with Time Under Tension
“Your health account, your bank account, they’re the same thing. The more you put in, the more you can take out.” — Jack LaLanne You only have one body on this ride called life, so it makes sense to take care of it. Most people do not have two or three hours a day to […]
Under-Estimation Leads to Failure
“A spark can set a whole forest on fire. Just a spark. Save it.” — Charles Bukowski Under-estimating a task, situation, or challenge can lead to being caught unprepared. When unprepared, it is hard to perform your best. This can result in unexpected failure. The easiest way to avoid this trap is to never under-estimate […]
First Impressions Are Powerful
“You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” — Will Rogers Impressions are important. The first impression is shown to stick and sets the tone for how someone will view you. Depending on the level of integration you’ll have with that person, an initial meeting has the potential to be followed up […]
Mastery Takes Practice
“If people knew how hard I worked to get my mastery, it wouldn’t seem so wonderful at all.” – Michelangelo In an age of endless walkthrough videos, it is easier than ever to learn about a subject. Experts post to explain everything from the best way to tie your shoes to how to build a laser […]
Can You Change Your Mind?
“There is no place in a fanatic’s head where reason can enter.” – Napoleon Bonaparte Philosophical discussions on life can be fun and enlightening. Constructive conversations of points and counterpoints can lead to well thought out ideals. Challenging beliefs is how we grow, but there are times when you come across an unchangeable opinion. Regardless […]
Hope is Not a Strategy, Sort Of
“Pessimism never won any battle.” – Dwight D. Eisenhower “Hope is not a strategy” is a complex phrase. We have all had moments where we wish upon a star in hopes of a particular outcome. While this might make you feel better, it will not move you closer to your goal. That said, hope is […]
Never Wave the White Flag
“Throw me to the wolves and I will return leading the pack.” – Seneca There are very few situations in life where you will have zero obstacles in front of your goal. To live is to experience distractions, loses, and setbacks on the way to victories. Some can be minor, others can be entirely life-changing. No […]