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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.
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.
How to Design and Build Your Dream Life—One Step at a Time
In 1986, I stepped onto my first construction site.
I didn’t know what I had gotten myself into.
I didn’t grow up with a dad, so I didn’t hang around the garage with tools, learning to build things.
It was the complete opposite. I was an introverted book nerd who spent most of my time at the library reading books.
But here I was, brand new tools on my belt, a hard hat on my head, and a lot of doubt on my mind.
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If you are anything like me, sometimes Imposter Syndrome can stop you from being a leader and standing out.
Preventing you from living a life of service, community, and abundance.
Research shows that 70% of people suffer from Imposter Syndrome at some point in their life. 30% of high-achievers go through bouts of feeling like a fraud. It’s even worst on social media, where 87% of Twitter users are polled feeling like fakers.
Here are 15 ways to help you.
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