Our long-ago, pre-civilized ancestors had it much more rough than we do today. Finding food and water, building a shelter, and starting a fire was a big part of the day. They had to take any and all of the short term rewards they could get, as they were fewer and further between. Any calories … Continue reading Evolution of Short Term Rewards
Category: Health
Raise Up Your Shield, Spartan
Your breastplate and your helmet is to protect only you. The shield is to protect the entire group. Stephen Pressfield, author of "Gates of Fire" about the 300 Spartans at the battle of Thermopylae (also "The War of Art" another one of my favorites), encouraged us recently to hold up our shields. The United States … Continue reading Raise Up Your Shield, Spartan
Applying the Use It or Lose It Theory
The Body Although I have been running quite a bit during this COVID-19 crisis to stay in shape, I rarely push myself to my limits. Last week during one of my runs I was recalling Primal Endurance by Mark Sisson and Brad Kearns. There was something within this text that I have not been applying … Continue reading Applying the Use It or Lose It Theory
Slow Down
At the end of the Thanksgiving Day 5K in Lawrence, KS this year, my wife and her good friend crossed the finish line and her friend had a revelation. It was as if a deep secret had been revealed. By slowing down and letting go of any inclination that you have to go fast, she … Continue reading Slow Down
Positive Near Death Experiences: A How To Guide
In jiu-jitsu, one has countless opportunities to enter into a submission of which they cannot escape. Many submissions involving the arm, ankle, knee, wrist, or neck don't give you a whole lot of time to think about your situation. When these get compromised, you quickly tap out. There are situations, one of which I will … Continue reading Positive Near Death Experiences: A How To Guide
