Category: Philosophy & Musings

“The Rules” are there for a good reason.  But there’s also a reason to become increasingly comfortable with chaos and ambiguity: For those chaotic, ambiguous moments when the “The Rules” don’t apply. Here’s Musings, Volume 1:  Musings, Volume 1

In order to “hack life,” we have to make deductions from past events, than validate/invalidate those deductions through experimentation.  That sounds simple and straightforward. In practice, it’s the exact opposite.  It’s frustrating, humbling, and often paradoxical.  But after the dust settles, after the transient pleasure from empty methodology has dimmed and faded, it’s incredibly rewarding.

Continual growth through voluntary discomfort is the surest protection against involuntary suffering.

In my opinion, [patriotism/loyalty/allegiance] has nothing to do with being [liberal/conservative/etc.], and has everything to do with the ability to deliver a sound, well-thought out argument that contributes to the conversation.  The employment and articulation of critical thinking not only makes for a stronger individual, but a stronger collective as well.  Blind endorsement of a…

Delaying immediate gratification at the right time (which is more often than not) is like making a sound investment that will earn interest for you down the line. Indulging in immediate gratification at the appropriate moment is like cashing out on that same investment, and spending it on a luxury or vacation that’s super worth…

There are few things more rewarding to me than knowing in my heart that I did my best, and that I did everything I could with what I had. Ironically, I find that when I do this, I’m not focusing on the reward at all; I’m too busy trying to do my best.

If you can soundly argue you’ve done everything you can, then the next conclusion would be to refrain from worry, because it can only be detrimental from that point on. There is literally nothing left to worry about.

When I demand a constructive amount of discipline from myself, I find that life (ironically) tends to cut me a whole lotta slack.