Why do we do most of the things we do? Usually, it's from habit. Personal excellence is about rising above ourselves. How do we rise above ourselves? stop seeking pleasure, stop steering away from pain. stop clinging to our egos, stop having fear and value giving over receiving thoughts originated from Musonius Rufus
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1036. Trusting we are on the right path…
Trusting we are on the right path and not being in doubt because everyone else's footprints go in every other direction. This brings calmness to the mind. And a way to enhance this belief? Through the clarity of our goals, where we want to go with our life, what do we want? This concept, knowing … Continue reading 1036. Trusting we are on the right path…
1035. Heart Rate Monitors, Zone 2 training, and Running
I fuck with HR monitor’s heavy, mainly for training runs. I love heart rate training because it really lets you fine-tune your training - it’s doing specific workouts based on your heart rate - so you can perform your best. The concept of heart rate training is keeping your heart rate within a set range … Continue reading 1035. Heart Rate Monitors, Zone 2 training, and Running
1034. Tuggin
How many things tug at us? Spend money on this, scroll on social, watch TV, do a chore or rest and relax… Companies are out there spending billions of dollars to get us to spend with them - time or money The media manufactures stories and takes things out of context and it the people … Continue reading 1034. Tuggin
1033. In control
Us humans have a tendency to want to be in control Control of what our kids do, how we look, what we do, for things to go well But what happens? Getting let down, emotionally reactive… A perfect way to learn what we can control in life and what we can.t What’s inside our circle … Continue reading 1033. In control
1032. PA Triple Crown + Black List Reflections
Ahh the black list “a prestigious list of those crazy enough to complete the PA Triple Crown* + the Black Forest Ultra in one season. It is a grueling season and you need to really want it if you're going to make it to the end. We commend anyone who finishes this task!!” Do you … Continue reading 1032. PA Triple Crown + Black List Reflections
1031. Decisions make our reality
What’s destiny? It could be a name, we’re talking about something that happens in the future or is going to happen because of what is happening now Are you headed down the rivers of success or the rapids of failure? If you take the time to look (that’s a problem because no one does) you’d … Continue reading 1031. Decisions make our reality
1030. that second thought
We may not be able to control how we feel about something (yet) but we can control how we think about it We can’t control if someone does X or this person says Y But our opinions? How we choose to look at whatever happened? That is something we can control. This isn’t easy. Our … Continue reading 1030. that second thought
1029. 30 days
Think of a harmless indulgence you give in too: Ice Cream after diner Coffee in the morning A ciggy when we drink Checking social media Soda, junk food Gossiping or complaining Biting nails Soon enough though, we can’t go a day without these things and these harmless little actions turned into something that controls us, … Continue reading 1029. 30 days
1028. The Seven functions for our minds
What if we were only here to practice these principles of living, to strive towards these things? Choice: doing the right thing Refusing: temptation Yearning: to grow Repulsion: of negativity. To find the truth Preparing: for our future selves Purpose: to know why we do what we do Acceptance: of what we can control, which … Continue reading 1028. The Seven functions for our minds
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