The things I write about, post on Facebook, or talk to people the most about are all those things that make me look like I've got it together. The photos make it look like I'm having lots of fun and accomplishing so much in life. The blog posts I write usually entail many self improvement … Continue reading I Am Nobody Special
Category: Philosophy
Successful People’s Secret
It is not a secret at all. We've heard it several times, but we have a hard time believing it. Those that are successful, wealthy, and seem to have it all will tell you a different story. They will tell you it isn't all that it was cracked up to be. They will tell us … Continue reading Successful People’s Secret
Freedom in Commitment
A few weekends ago, I committed to running the "Psycho Wyco" Run Toto Run 10 mile option, as well as competing at the Victory Grappling Championships in both the Gi and No-Gi divisions. I also committed to the 165 lb weight class, which means I have a few pounds to drop. Believe it or not, this produced freedom. … Continue reading Freedom in Commitment
The Best Mentor
Some of us believe that in order to be the best that we can be, we must be trained and mentored by the very best. But what does it mean for a mentor to be the best at what they do? If this mentor or trainer never fails at anything, does this mean they are … Continue reading The Best Mentor
Worst Case Scenarios are Sometimes Not That Bad
Ben Franklin edited a newspaper once. He was approached to publish something that he found "scurrilous and defamatory" which would have made him a nice sum of money. He decided to sleep on it in a very interesting way. On his way home, he bought a cheap loaf of bread. That evening, his dinner was … Continue reading Worst Case Scenarios are Sometimes Not That Bad
