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Author: Jason Shaw

My hobbies include cycling, running, playing guitar, coffee roasting, reading, traveling, and problem solving. I have also earned a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I obviously like to write, too, and want to share some of my experiences and knowledge with the world.

Good Habits Pay Off

We're all familiar with the idea of how taking small steps toward a goal will eventually pay off, even when the small gains we make are barely noticeable. This is one of the most unfair things in life, as it makes it very difficult to maintain all the good habits and very easy to fall … Continue reading Good Habits Pay Off →

Jason Shaw Uncategorized Leave a comment November 17, 2022 1 Minute

Persistence

"There is no better time than right now." You may have heard this more than once regarding something you've been thinking about starting. In some ways it is true. In an extremely important way, however, it is very inaccurate. It was late in life that I finally embraced many passions that had not been pursued … Continue reading Persistence →

Jason Shaw Grappling, Growth, Jiu Jitsu, Personal Improvement, Philosophy 1 Comment May 24, 2022May 23, 2022 2 Minutes

The After Effects

We seem to be too focused on the short term pleasure of dopamine hits versus what happens after. Nick Offerman, in his book Where the Deer and the Antelope Play: The Pastoral Observations of One Ignorant American Who Loves to Walk Outside, made a brilliant observation when comparing his experiences of conquering a video game … Continue reading The After Effects →

Jason Shaw Uncategorized Leave a comment April 26, 2022April 24, 2022 1 Minute

Intersection

I'm old enough to remember a time when there were common goals and a much larger intersection of interest between those that identified with having conservative or liberal views. Over my lifetime, I've witnessed more and more polarization take place, and a huge divide that has split the nation. I have to believe that at … Continue reading Intersection →

Jason Shaw Growth, Personal Improvement, Politics Leave a comment April 19, 2022April 19, 2022 1 Minute

The Thought of Death

The emotion of fear is common as we ponder our ever-approaching demise. We will not fear it afterwards, which is a more comforting thought. Almost every day, thoughts of the end make their way into my head. If I'm being constructive, I try and use these thoughts for good: to segue into other thoughts on … Continue reading The Thought of Death →

Jason Shaw Personal Improvement, Philosophy Leave a comment April 5, 2022April 4, 2022 1 Minute

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