Advice
The Choice is Up to You
You have the choice. You have the power. You have control. You choose whether or not to get offended when someone cuts you off in traffic. You choose whether or not to get angry when someone bumps into you. You Read more…
Motivation
How to Overcome Being in a Slump
I was dealing with the post-trip blues at work this week after my trip to Honduras. It’s always difficult getting back into grind mode after a vacation. My concentration was nonexistent. I had the attention span of a goldfish. I Read more…
Experiences
A Week In Honduras
I just got back from a week long trip to Honduras. An absolutely amazing experience to say the least, so I have to share it with you. One of my best friends is a hiking guide at D&D Brewery in a Read more…
Self-Experimentation
Carb Backloading Experimentation (Updated)
Happy new year everyone! To kick off 2013, I’m conducting a self-experiment with Carb Backloading. But first of all, what is Carb Backloading? Well, it’s a diet. To sum it up, you skip breakfast (or push it back, if you Read more…
Philosophy
The Matrix
I re-watched The Matrix for the first time in a while a few nights ago. It’s definitely a paradigm shifter, and it threw me into philosophy mode. If you’re not familiar with the movie, read the synopsis HERE. Themes that Read more…
Fitness
Working Out Alone
For me, working out (I’m referring to lifting weights/resistance training) is not just a physical experience, but a spiritual one as well. I’m fully immersed in the activity. I have intense focus and concentration. I am completely present. My mind Read more…
Health
My 2 Cents on Supplementation
What supp? Well, first thing’s first. What is considered a supplement? In this context, I’m defining a supplement as any nutrition one gets that is not from whole foods. Supplements are called supplements for a reason. They’re meant to supplement Read more…