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Start in the Middle (video)

Posted in Step Up, tagged , , , , on July 15, 2013| 5 Comments »

Hey guys,

This is my first attempt at making a video. Even though I’m a writer at heart, I thought I would give YouTube a shot for a few reasons:

#1 I want you to see that I am sincere in my communication with you. This is more readily apparent if you can see my face.

#2 I will reach more people who might otherwise not read my blog.

#3 In line with my philosophy of being progress-oriented, I wanted to challenge myself to try something outside of my comfort zone.

Anyway, I hope you like it. I woke up 3 hours early before work so that I could get good lighting in that location for you guys.

 

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The Curse of Easy Riches

Posted in Step Up, tagged , , , , , on June 16, 2013| Leave a Comment »

dandelion seeds

I’ve known several people who were born into money and I can tell you that most of them are soft. Weak. Undisciplined, and unhappy. They cry at the slightest provocation, give up at the first sign of resistance, and complain incessantly. This is because once you’ve achieved a certain level of sustenance and stability, money can no longer buy happiness, only stimulation. The real currency of happiness lies in your courageous deeds and your positive effect on the world. Through these, your heart will find peace. If you don’t believe me, study anyone who is consistently happy and fulfilled, and you will find that he is constantly focused on his personal growth and his interpersonal contribution. Laziness and selfishness will only beget a restless spirit.

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OMG, Meditation, Weight-Training, and Dominating the Competition

Posted in Step Up, tagged , , , on June 16, 2013| 2 Comments »

hammer and egg

As men, testosterone is essential to our health, our energy, our optimism, and even our ability to take risks. As we age, our testosterone production naturally drops, leading to a decrease in our vitality, our vibrancy, and dare I say it, our vigor. But some 60-year-olds have managed to remain stronger and more spry than most 30-year-olds. The reason is because what matters is not necessarily how much testosterone is produced, but how much is available to your body for use. Doesn’t it make sense then, that we need to find ways to naturally jack up our testosterone levels? Of course it does. Hulk Smash!

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In Pursuit of Happiness, and Money

Posted in Step Up, tagged , , , on May 30, 2013| 6 Comments »

two dandelions

As many of you already know, I live in California now. Compared to New York, I am working twice as hard at my job to make half as much, which effectively means I’m making 1/4th as much. At first I was miserable, I’m not going to lie. Since I didn’t believe I could fatten up my bank account anytime soon, I chose to pursue my happiness without it. It took me a while to get here, but I can now say that I’m happier than I’ve ever been in my entire life. There are actually many reasons for this, but for now I’ll just discuss my top 4.

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Don’t Let Others Discourage You

Posted in Step Up, tagged , , , on May 29, 2013| Leave a Comment »

one against the crowd

Unexpectedly, I’ve found that the longer and harder I work on my blog, the more frequently and intensely others discourage me. I say “unexpectedly,” because I always assumed that all of my friends would be interested in encouraging me, as doing so would only embolden themselves in the process. Whenever I have supported a friend in their own journey, whether it was going back to school, or getting back into the gym, I have gotten back twice as much by way of my own motivation to be better. Regardless, I got to thinking about how most forms of discouragement arise from only 2 premises. I want to take this opportunity to debunk them so that you will have the antidote to these mental poisons should you need it:

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