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A few years ago, I saw a crazy picture.
I was sure it was Photoshopped.
It was a crow literally riding on the back of a bald eagle.
Stop Should-ing on Yourself:How Letting Go of What You Don’t Want Leads to Freedom and Fulfillment
Focus On What You Want, Not What You Don’t Want
Imagine trying to build a beautiful sandcastle on the beach.
But, instead of focusing on the design and the intricate details, you spend all your energy desperately trying to push back every wave that threatens to wash it away.
That’s what happens when we fixate on what we don’t want in life.
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Ready to break through plateaus and tap into a wellspring of success and happiness?
Then buckle up, warrior, because we’re diving into the Flow Channel, a martial arts-inspired approach to life built on the wisdom of the Shu Ha Ri training system.
Shu Ha Ri: It’s not just fancy kanji, kiddo.
It’s a roadmap to mastery.
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Shaping Spartans, Not Spectators: How to Design Meaningful Rites of Passage Today
Everest’s Riddle:
Why Climbing the World’s Highest Peak is More Than Just Putting One Foot in Front of the Other
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Everest.
The name alone conjures images of frosted giants, bone-chilling winds, and the ultimate test of human grit.
But as each climber stood at the base, gazing at its icy crown, a different truth dawned on them:
Climbing Everest is less about the ascent and more about a series of rites of passage, a labyrinth of challenges that demand not just physical prowess but mental fortitude, emotional resilience, and a deep understanding of the rhythm of the mountain.
Forget the neat narratives of straight-line climbs.
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Confront Your Future Demons: New Year’s Resolutions Through the Stoic Lens of Premeditatio Malorum
As the champagne fizz fades and the echoes of “Happy New Year!” die down, we’re often left with a fresh batch of resolutions, neatly wrapped in the optimism of a new beginning.
But what if, instead of simply hoping for the best, we prepared for the worst? That’s where the ancient Stoic practice of premeditatio malorum comes in.