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“Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose.” – Steve Jobs Tell me, why are you here and what’s the point of it all?  When we take a break from our routines and think about the meaning of our […]

“It’s not about whether you get knocked down, it’s whether you get up.” – Vincent Lombardi Look, I get it. Life is different now, and what we were once used to is now history. We’re all living in rather chaotic times, and every single one of us is going through an internal battle…Myself included. However,

“The purpose of life is finding the largest burden that you can bear and bearing it.”  – Jordan Peterson In Greek mythology, Sisyphus was forced to push a boulder up a hill over and over again for eternity.  Any rational person would dread the thought of receiving this punishment, as his assigned task is not

“The more we value things outside our control, the less control we have.” – Marcus Aurelius Living in a modern society comes with a lot of benefits, however, there’s a downside that gets the best of us: dopamine.  Whether it’s that bite of a juicy burger or the anticipation after posting that photo, many of

“You need to spend time crawling alone through shadows to truly appreciate what it is to stand in the sun.” – Shaun Hick Tell me.  What makes the 2020 version of you different from the 2019 version? At the beginning of the new year, we’re all motivated, determined, and inspired.  We set large goals for