I’m taking a break from my normal rants on mastery, adventure and the pursuit of the ideal life to talk about a side-pursuit of mine for the last few years: bodyweight fitness. What is Bodyweight Fitness? If you’ve ever done a push-up or chin up you’ve already experienced a bodyweight exercise. Unlike strength training with […]
What MMORPGs Can Teach You About Physical Fitness
As a kid, I used to play online roleplaying games occasionally. One element of the game I always found addictive was the ability to level-up your character. Generally you would start with a character without any skills, and you would eventually have to train your character to become stronger. As an adult, I realized that […]
Vidcast #1 – My Goals
Here is my first attempt at vidcasting. All feedback is welcome, as it will help me decide whether to make this a regular part of the website. My Goals I’ve written a number of articles on goal-setting, so I feel it might be helpful to share a few of my goals and what I’m doing […]
How to Build a Solid Foundation for Self-Improvement
In the beginning of any self-improvement effort, it can be difficult to make lasting changes. You may go to the gym for a week and then stop. You might be productive for a few days, but start procrastinating when the motivation wears off. You may set a budget, only to overspend a month later. To […]
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