“Everything that is within your grasp is not meant to be in your hand.” - Terry Crews
Just because you can do something doesn’t mean you should.
Perspectives, Pt. 1 - The Three Archetypes
There are scores of books, tests, and types types - all aiming to help you understand… you. Because in understanding you, you can live your best life now.
These offerings present us with hope, a hope that we can take control our own lives. A hope that in better understanding ourselves, we can better relate to our world and those who reside in it.
Life Is Not A Hot Shower
Hot showers are great. It’s virtually a universal truth - a part of life we can all agree on. There’s just something about the simple pleasure of standing under a stream of warm steamy water that brings us joy and comfort in life.
… Maybe that’s why we like it so much: because it’s so un-like life.
The Case For Idealism
The idea of “Idealism” is a concept discussed by many in a broad swath of cultural spheres and influences, ranging from Forbes to the NY Times to Psychology Today. It is a concept that appears nuanced, but the implications can be seen on multiple levels.
To begin, let’s make this personal…
Contentment: The Single's Dilemma
Singleness is an interesting stage of life to navigate.
The Single’s dilemma is one that strives to marry two sides that can’t be perfectly meshed together. It is the tension that rests between contentment and pursuit, being thankful for where you are at, but also pushing to what lies beyond your current state.
Resolve: How Sticking to the Game Plan Can Pay Dividends
Success is always a derivative of following the predetermined game plan.
From athletic endeavors, to creative works, to business practices, and more, sticking to the game plan is a strong indicator for the success that follows.
Oxygen Addiction: The Rise of Chronic Overbreathers
When was the last time you thought about a breath you took?
If I had to take a guess, it wouldn’t be a moment in recent memory. And to be honest, that really is a good thing in many ways. This is beneficial because it frees up our mind and our energy to be fully invested in our other pursuits, activities, or tasks in day-to-day life.
The Power of a Single Word
The idea behind “word of the year” follows a parallel path to New Year’s Resolutions.
While, New Year’s Resolutions typically have a very low follow-through rate, choosing a single word is much easier to hold onto throughout the entire year and allows for interpretation to morph as you experience life.
Chance? : How to Make Something Happen, Because Nothing Just Happens
Nothing just happens. That is the reality in life. Sure, you may get good breaks or bad breaks. And yes, opportunities are not equally or evenly dispersed among everyone. But the choice to turn a thought into a "something-more" is not happenchance.
Hope vs. Expectation: A Finer Line Than You Might Think
What is a hope? What is an expectation? What's the difference? (And what's the big deal?)
A hope can be described as: an anticipation of a future event, occurrence, or outcome. Comparatively, an expectation is the belief that something in the future is going to happen. (Thane's definitions)
The Dance With Ms. Dunes
"A little bit of Scotland in the Land of Oz. Sunflowers instead of heather. Oceans of grain instead of the sea. But, like Scotland, be prepared...the wind always blows."
–Tom Watson
The Far Side of Complexity
What is true mastery? And how does one achieve it? It is safe to say these questions have been asked and pursued for as long as competitive sports or competitive careers have been around. Countless books have been written on this topic, each giving their own take on what this "formula" might be.
Now it's my turn.
Lessons Learned from a First-Time "Faster"
"30 hours ... that's it. You can do this ... Okay, it's going to be tough, but really, you can do this. 'Pain is weakness leaving the body.' 'No pain no gain.'" — Inner dialogue from my brain
Breathing - What it Means, What it Can Do, and Why
Simply put, breathing is the base source of life. Without it, we don’t stand a chance. When we no longer breathe in oxygen, there won’t be enough oxygen in the bloodstream for the vital organs, and the result will ultimately be death.
This is not a trivial part of life, but rather an essential element.
