[no_toc] Are you too comfortable to be happy? Do 100 burpees. You’ll be tired as hell, but you’ll be satisfied. Peter Thiel likes to ask the question: > What important truth do very few people agree with you on? It’s a good question and I one I explored more in this post. But here’s my answer: Most people are too comfortable to be happy. Modern life is just really damn comfortable. But unfortunately, that shields you from many ...
Archives for May 2018
The 777 Project PoP School Update #1
I remember when the idea for the 777 Project popped in my head. It was a flash, and idea, and it scared me. I didn’t want to do it. It’s too much, too hard. Who am I to try something like that? I remember signing up for the Antarctica race and thinking to myself - “what on earth are you doing?” When I got hurt after race #1, I didn’t know how long rehab would take or if I’d still be able to run. When I got sued, I didn’t know what would happen ...
8 Years of IMPOSSIBLE
8 years ago, I sat down and made a list. Things I wanted to do…but seemed impossible. At the top was a triathlon. But I was scared, so I compromised and did an indoor triathlon. I remember finishing that race, realizing I didn’t die and telling myself: You spent so much time telling yourself that was impossible. What other things are out there that you could go and do if you would just train for it? I didn’t know what I was getting myself ...
