Habits

These posts cover the tremendous power of habits. We are what we repeatedly do, and we become what we set our minds to doing via habits.
Sep
22
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From American Exceptionalism to American Wimps

When did we become a nation of risk-averse underachievers?
3 min read
Jul
07
Plastic tray with hot dog, salad, chicken sandwich, and grilled cheese with fries

Bucket List, Eh. I'm Starting a F—It List

Letting go is so much more rewarding
3 min read
Jun
30
Colorful trucks and cars on green grass at a hobby car show

How To Identify Hobbies That Are Complete Timewasters

A thought experiment to help your own thinking. This might be more helpful to your happiness than you at first suspect.
4 min read
Apr
28
Finish line of 2022 IronMan World Championship

What's The Toughest Race in the World?

Because we're talking about human endeavors, toughness is measured in all the ways that people may find themselves suffering.
6 min read
Mar
24
Church spire in bright sunlight before a blue sky

What if Humanity Created God Rather Than the Opposite?

Rather than creativity being something special and rare, I now lean towards thinking it's much rarer for people to stifle their instinct to create
4 min read
Mar
10
Abbott World Marathon Majors — Six Star finisher medal — All photos by author

It Took Me 20 Years To Join This Ultra-Exclusive Club

The Six Star Finishers Club, that is, of persons who have completed all six of the Abbot World Marathon Majors
5 min read
Jan
20
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Can Doing Less Help You Shine Like a Superstar?

Just practicing more doesn’t help if you aren’t learning valuable lessons
6 min read
Jan
09
Gravel path stretching off into horizon with cornfield on left, wheatfield on right, and sunflowers in distance

Is There Pleasure and Profit in Walking to Places?

Is it because we're pressed for time that we don't want to get out of our cars? Or because we don't want to walk?
5 min read
Dec
09
Dark wall with a dark door opening onto a vivid red background

I'm Going to Share my Secret to Success

This simple concept explains why the world is divided into an elite one percent, a highly effective 10 percent, and everyone else.
6 min read
Oct
05
In Strangers' Living Rooms

In Strangers' Living Rooms

Every time I fly, the distance I contemplate driving to avoid flying goes up.
4 min read