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The secret to getting what you want.
3 years ago, I decided I wanted to fight wildfires. I had zero experience in forestry. The only thing even tangentially related to it on my resume was a stint as a museum security guard during college. What I did have was a desire for adventure and a strong determination…
Good
I’d like to share a short motivational video clip I came across recently. It’s a two minute clip from Jocko Willink’s podcast titled simply “Good”. Odds are you’ve heard of Jocko before. He’s a retired Navy Seal commander who led Task Unit Bruiser in Ramadi during the Iraq war. He’s…
First Hunt: The Ethics of Modern Hunting
I recently completed my first elk hunt. Actually, it was my first hunt ever. Miraculously, I ended up being part of a two man team that bagged a bull elk. The experience taught me a lot. This essay is a brief re-telling of the hunt, why I decided to do…
Why Tim Ferriss is Full of Shit Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Gym
I’m currently nine months into a strength training program. I’ve gained an extra thirty pounds of muscle and made significant increases in strength on the standard compound lifts. My friends and family have noticed a real change in my physique and describe me as ‘strong’, jacked’, and ‘beast.’ Achieving these…