“Patriots always talk of dying for their country and never of killing for their country.” – Bertrand Russell When I first read this quote, I literally had to do a double take. At first glance, it just sounds like your typical rah-rah patriotism quote that you might have seen on a WWI recruitment poster. But […]
As an athlete, there are few things more frustrating than an injury. Especially ones that you could never predict. Just when you are hitting your stride and gaining confidence, the gods of sport decide it’s your turn for a little pain. You’re now sidelined and have to watch as your teammates and your competition steadily […]
As some of you may know, through fortunate circumstances and a fair bit of short-sightedness by a certain woman (my wife), I’m currently living in Lima, Peru. And as often happens when you’re a foreigner roaming around a touristy location, you quickly get approached by locals trying to lure you into their restaurant or buy […]
“The proper work of the mind is exercise of choice, refusal, yearning, repulsion, preparation, purpose, and assent. What then can pollute and clog the minds proper functioning? Nothing but its own corrupt decisions.” – Epictetus Quotes like this are great and all, but sometimes they can be a little difficult to understand and apply without […]
ad·vice ədˈvīs/ noun guidance or recommendations concerning prudent future action, typically given by someone regarded as knowledgeable or authoritative. . . . . . How often are you looking externally for advice? How quick are you to consume the ideas of experts, authors, and self-help gurus without a moment’s hesitation or consideration? As someone who […]