There’s a lot to be said for work ethic. Discipline. Being regimented and methodical. Being able to force yourself to to do the things that you don’t want to do because you know that they are good for you. As Jocko Willinck says, “discipline = freedom". I’m a big believer in this. I believe that … Continue reading Whiteknuckling vs Autotelic
The Journey is the Destination
I recently finished the final book of Steven King’s epic Magnum Opus, “The Dark Tower”. A phenomenal epic journey of Roland the Gunslinger and his troupe of comrades and how they overcome the impossible to fight evil and reach the tower. I loved it. Shortly before the very end of the final book, the part … Continue reading The Journey is the Destination
Why I love the rain – and why you should too!
A few months ago I moved to Florianopolis, Brazil. A place touted for it's beaches and nature and good weather…however, it's been raining probably about 70% of the time I've been here. But I'm not here to complain…I love it! Don’t get me wrong, I’m a beach and sun kinda guy. I can only deal … Continue reading Why I love the rain – and why you should too!
The low hanging fruits of frustration
The other day the internet went down at the co working space that I work at. At the time, I allowed it to piss me off. I was mid flow in a great call and the internet went down and it threw everything off. It’s a perfectly justified reason to get pissed off and angry. … Continue reading The low hanging fruits of frustration
The World We Can’t See
"The ordinary everyday consciousness that we have leaves out MORE than it takes in. And because of this it leaves out things that are terribly important. It leaves out things that would, if we did know them, allay our anxieties and fears and horrors. And If we could extend our awareness to include those things … Continue reading The World We Can’t See
A braindump note to my readers on a Saturday
I don’t think I’ve ever written a letter to my audience, directly addressed something to my readers. A thought piece where I simply tell you whats on my mind in the world of Troy. So hey readers! What’s good!? Hope you’re smiling and dancing and living life with a smile! I don’t utilise my newsletter … Continue reading A braindump note to my readers on a Saturday
Observations of the mind during long distance travel
Over the course of the last ten years I’ve done a lot of long distance travel. Combinations of taxi’s, busses, planes and trains for seemingly endless hours. Trips that total 24+ hours. I remember I once decided to take a 24 hour bus ride to get from Argentina to Chile and visit my friend. I … Continue reading Observations of the mind during long distance travel
The Philosophy of Beesauce – Why you should always train your weak side
When I was around 15 years old (around the same time I started smoking pot on a daily basis), I started to, like many potheads, start to play hackysack. If you know me though, you know that I take everything I do to the next level. I can’t just play hackysck, no, I have to … Continue reading The Philosophy of Beesauce – Why you should always train your weak side
Intermittent Information Fasting
These days everyone and their mother is practicing “intermittent fasting” or more appropriately labeled "time restricted eating.” It’s the latest health craze with all of the worlds top health/self improvement/productivity personalities touting the benefits of fat loss, lean muscle growth, and anti-aging effects. I won’t lie/knock on it though, the science is pretty compelling. I … Continue reading Intermittent Information Fasting
My lifelong journey of chasing flow states
Over the last few months I’ve written a lot about the subject of flow states, but I haven’t written much on why. I haven’t really created any context as to why I’m so fascinated in this subject. I guess I touched upon it a bit in How Flow States changed by understanding of Meditation, but … Continue reading My lifelong journey of chasing flow states