I've decided to start reading the book Tuesdays With Morrie by Mitch Albom tonight and something struck me that I wasn't sure we had really discussed in detail here yet: achievement. Being a writer of a blog that is focused on growth, success, and accomplishment, it would seem out of place if I didn't write … Continue reading Achieving What?…
Tag: philosophy
Make Time (part 2): Recharge
Yesterday, I wrote about how we should prioritize the things we want out of life. If I want a better marriage, I better spend time with my spouse. If I want a higher income, I need to spend more time developing skills that are relevant to my current workplace (or even the job I want … Continue reading Make Time (part 2): Recharge
Make Time
The title to this one might seem misleading if taken literally. It's impossible for us to actually create time, right? Well, maybe not. We always have the easy excuse of "busy-ness" and "having too little time." But really, these excuses betray our true reasons almost immediately (most of the time): we just didn't prioritize the … Continue reading Make Time
Meant to Grow
For a few days, I was digging in to John Stuart Mill's On Liberty. Even though I am a philosophy major and focused my entire college career on ethics, free will, and moral responsibility, I had yet to read this book. And boy, did it fire me up for what we are doing here at … Continue reading Meant to Grow
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
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?
Being Absent While Being Present
Have you ever experienced a conversation with someone who is physically present but...that's about it? Maybe they hear the words you say and provide the occasional "uh-huh" with a head nod... If they really care, maybe they will even stop scrolling up and down for a moment to say a semi-sincere, "yep." Maybe the television … Continue reading Being Absent While Being Present
Bloom Where You’re Planted
I'm the son of a preacher man and he gave a sermon once that challenged everything I was taught by church culture in America. In fact, I would later realize that it challenged everything we are taught in today's culture at large. His sermon was titled "Bloom Where You're Planted."* I'm sure you can find … Continue reading Bloom Where You’re Planted
Give Yourself Grace
As we all know, however, not all decisions work out to be the right ones, regardless of the amount of data we collect. Sometimes, the impact of those wrong decisions is minor, and sometimes it can be catastrophic. Whatever the result, we make decisions based on a perception of the world that may not, in … Continue reading Give Yourself Grace
Rose-Colored Glasses
Clip taken from "Bojack Horseman" Perspective means everything when we are interacting with others. The words I choose will impact each person differently depending on the context of those words in their lives. Some may picture a "porch" when I mention that I got a new "deck" when what I really mean is "a new … Continue reading Rose-Colored Glasses
The Soapbox 