This is a commonly misunderstood question when asked by the average person. We often get frustrated by it and end up using our resources inefficiently because we fail to answer it to our satisfaction. I'm going to write this post in the form of a money-blog, but it is useful for all kinds of resources … Continue reading How Should I Spend My Resources?
Tag: growth
Telos and Real Life
A cell in telophase of mitosis. So, I enjoy listening to podcasts. It's what inspired me and Chris to start this podcast here. One that I listen to is called The Art of Manliness. You should check them out. They do cool interviews with authors of all different topics and I really get a lot … Continue reading Telos and Real Life
Right Back At It Again
Have you ever had those times where you feel like you're burned out? Becoming more and more useless as your time is demanded by more and more obligations? Who am I kidding? Of course you have! All of us have experienced burn-out. It doesn't matter how many little things we cut out, how much we … Continue reading Right Back At It Again
Awe and Wonder
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vzL0R1s_RY Godzilla's first appearance. Clip taken from Godzilla (2014) directed by Gareth Edwards. Warner Bros owns this property. Have you ever thought about how overexposed we are to things which should capture our imagination? How we have grown accustomed to things which should terrify us? Things which should enamor us? Things we should never have … Continue reading Awe and Wonder
The Next Step
Today, at my church, we recognized some of the graduates of high school, tech school, and college that have worked so hard to better their skills and grow in their knowledge. The college and tech school students were given time to speak and they all had amazing things to say about the dangers of comparison … Continue reading The Next Step
Separating the Theoretical from the Practical
"Theoretically, x should happen when y." How many times do we say or think that phrase throughout the day? We plan, anticipate, and behave based on this statement every single day. Yet, oftentimes, we spend very little time constructing the theory and just act, OR, we spend all of our time trudging through theory and … Continue reading Separating the Theoretical from the Practical
Why Care at All?
Today's society is so big on nihilism. My vote doesn't matter because there are millions of other votes. My opinion doesn't matter because there are about 7 billion people with opinions. My education doesn't matter because I'll only ever be a drone anyway. But none of that HAS to be true. Your vote only matters … Continue reading Why Care at All?
Level Up
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YT3erQZoq4 I'm a huge video game nerd. Some of my favorites include League of Legends, Pokémon, Monster Hunter, and Rocket League. All of these games have something in common: leveling up. Now, the leveling system in each game may be different and I may have to complete quests in one whereas in the other I … Continue reading Level Up
The Perfect Fit
Last week, I moved into my new apartment. I didn't have much furniture, but my fiancée and her father had some we moved in to make the place more comfortable until our wedding. He offered this armoire to us and we were not sure about it. It's a beautiful piece, don't get me wrong. But … Continue reading The Perfect Fit
Pressure and Change
Things change and grow and shrink and fade. Everything is constantly in flux. It's often said that change is the only constant of life (and it definitely is), but does that mean anything to me other than a nihilistic approach to satisfaction in the good times? Or maybe more than a hopeful platitude in the … Continue reading Pressure and Change
The Soapbox 