four agreements
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Truth and Love
“Connection happens at the nexus of truth and love, the founders say. Truth without love is harshness. Love without truth is sentimentality. But if you can be completely honest with somebody in the context of loving support, then you have a trusting relationship.” David Brooks, The Second Mountain *Full disclosure: I started writing this particular one… Continue reading
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Anticipation
The anticipation of discomfort is always worse than the thing itself. I first heard that from Kelly Starrett a couple years ago, and it’s been a recurring thought, living rent free in my own head ever since. The anticipation of discomfort is ALWAYS worse than the thing itself. Let that sink in for a minute. And now… Continue reading
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Public Eye
“Those of us who are writers work out our stuff in public, even under the guise of pretending to write about someone else. In other words, we try to teach what it is that we really need to learn.” The Second Mountain by David Brooks I started a new book recently, The Second Mountain by David… Continue reading
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Excellence
“We are what we repeatedly do, therefore excellence is not an act, but a habit.” – Aristotle Anybody that’s lifted weights long enough knows that you never wake up one day, look at yourself in the mirror and go, “Oops, I made muscles.” Athletes don’t get to the pro-level by accident. Artists don’t open galleries… Continue reading
About Me
Writer | Fitness enthusiast | Comic book lover | Helping others find their path in life