Tag: Buddha

Life is unfair, the environment is often against us, and there’s a lot of evidence that—best case scenario—we have limited free will.  However, regardless of the adversity, I don’t see any better option than to apply myself and do the best I can to hit my targets.   Because it seems that every other strategy…

For me, discipline isn’t some great ideal or noble virtue; it’s a simple choice:  I’d rather hone my capabilities and be more of a producer, rather than cater to my cravings and be more of a consumer.  There’s no guilt or self-congratulation involved; I just view it as being honest with myself—I want to do…

There are two ways for me to be at peace:  when I’m aggressively trying to improve myself, or when I’ve done everything I can think of, and I can leave the rest up to fate.

I love when I examine myself and find a weakness; it gives me something to target.  

When I try my best to understand why I’m doing what I’m doing, why it’s the best available course of action, acknowledging the fact that it may not work but still doing it as best I can… Then I’ve demonstrated honesty, effort, and bravery.  That’s all I can do, and I can be at peace…

In my opinion, discipline doesn’t stop at enduring discomfort; in order to optimize, one must have the discipline to question their ideals, question their assumptions, and even what resonates in the depths of their heart.  One must have the discipline to entertain a premise with an objective eye, and run experiments to see if it’s…

Sometimes I’m lucky enough to stumble onto a simple, effective solution.  But more often than not, I find that I have to dive into a hive of complexity where few are willing to go, and CREATE a simple, effective solution.

Comfort is great!  I love sitting down, safe and warm, stuffing my face, and enjoying good movies.  I fully enjoy all the luxuries the world has to offer…but I watch myself.  I watch myself to ensure that comfort doesn’t degrade me.   Because at a certain point, many will trade their capability for comfort, and in…