Day 67 – Deciphering Life’s Patterns
Last night, I had the opportunity to witness the magic of pattern recognition in a simple yet profound setting. My daughter was working on a school project that involved creating a recognizable pattern using a series of linear equations. As we started plugging equations into a graphing tool, we watched as a pattern gradually emerged […]
Day 66 – Finding Time
Last week, as I watched my niece shine in her high school’s rendition of ‘Alice in Wonderland,’ a particular scene caught my attention. In it, Alice and the Cheshire Cat engage in a whimsical yet profound debate about time. While Alice frets over returning to her birthday party punctually, the Cheshire Cat challenges her with […]
Day 65 – Navigating the Rapids of Forced Bravery
I’ve been there, right in the middle of those tough moments when bravery isn’t a choice but forced on you. It’s not easy, I know. But guess what? It’s a chance to learn and grow. So, let’s talk about how to get through these forced bravery moments and come out stronger. 1. Feeling Scared? That’s […]
Day 64 – Courage to Proceed
NOTE!! – The data on the William H. Murray trip in his blog is not correct. I made a mistake and mixed up expeditions. The book he wrote was from 1951 and about a different expedition. I am reading up on that now and when I have it fixed will edit the text of this […]
Day 63 – Risk is Messy
Once, there was a young man named Leo. Leo lived in a small town where everyone knew each other. He had a dream, a big one. He wanted to start his own business, something no one in his town had ever dared to do. Leo’s idea was unique. It was a café, but not just […]
Day 62 – Weakness Can Become Strength
Waking up on a Sunday feeling like you’ve already lost half the day can be disheartening. This weekend, that was my reality, staring at the ceiling, overwhelmed by my perceived weaknesses. As Albert Einstein once said, “In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity,” and that’s when the idea struck me: what if we could slay […]
Day 61 – Changing the TimeFrame
In today’s fast-paced world, we often struggle to keep up with the demands of our daily lives. The 24-hour day cycle, the standard for centuries, may not always be conducive to our productivity and well-being. In this article, we’ll explore the concept of “Changing the TimeFrame,” a revolutionary approach to time management that encourages us […]
Day 60 – Be Organic
I started writing an article this morning on the concept of creating something from nothing. Essentially, how powerfully liberating it can be as a human to create something new. I suppose this would be the pinnacle of achieving a well-lived life. To master your life enough so that you can always be in the process […]
Day 59 – The Efficiency Paradox
In the quest for personal and professional development, we often embark on journeys of repetitive improvement, hoping to master our crafts through consistent effort. I recall my own initiation into the world of blogging, a daunting challenge where each word seemed like a step uphill. Five years ago, I committed to writing a blog post […]
Day 58 – The Profound Impact of Diet on Human Performance
Introduction For the past five years, I have maintained a consistent running routine, a journey that has led me to an inescapable truth: the single greatest impact on human performance is diet. This realization isn’t just a personal theory but a conclusion drawn from meticulously tracking my running progress and dietary habits. The link between […]