A quick idea for you today. “Less thinking, more trusting.” I tend to analyze things, to make sure all conditions are taken care of and thought of. I’ve tended to think my way through problems and often future problems, not today/right now problems. But I’ve questioned this a bit lately. What if it’s less about …
How much would you pay for a memory? For those childhood days coming back in the afternoon, playing video games with friends, running around outside? For that trip to Europe that changed your life? How much would you pay to be healthy when you fall sick? What about for a piece of information that doubles …
On my trip to Crested Butte I got stuck on a snowpacked trail. It started out as quite the laugh. “Lemme just dig myself out” I thought. Little did I know the struggles to come… I dug and dug. I broke out the traction boards. I tried winching. Every attempt made things worse. Every time …
Have you ever thought about what actually causes us to take action? And why is it that sometimes (or maybe many times…) we don’t take action even when we fully know doing it would be worth it? I’ve been struggling and wrestling with taking (and not taking) action the past couple weeks (or months…). I …
Man, what a struggle… I feel like I’m living for the weekends, a mindset I really don’t enjoy. It’s become an indicator for me. I’ve been enjoying skiing on the weekends, getting out, exploring. The daily microchallenges and microdecisions that it brings feels good. On the flipside, my weekdays fly by with nothing to show …
There’s something interesting about people who share their lives online. It appears as though the more transparent someone is, the more the haters come out of the woodworks to critique them. You’d think the more transparent and honest you are, the less people would have to critique, but it seems to be quite the opposite. …
Lately it feels like I’ve fallen into a slump. There hasn’t been any waking up early to get things done, a strict sleep schedule, being “productive,” learning, growing, pushing myself to my limits. Instead, there’s been late nights, videogames, lounging on the couch, YouTube, and getting back into watching Twitch livestreams, something I haven’t done …
Have you changed? Have you grown into a different person, changed your interests, created a new life? For me, the answer is yes, and more specifically an “I’d hope so.” Personal growth is important to me. What happens to your past self? What happens to the image that you created for all those people you …
What if you died tomorrow? How does that make you feel in this moment? Does that bring anxiety? A sense of regret? Do you feel indifferent? I’ve noticed something interesting regarding this question and it has fascinated me… I’ve been through 2 answers to this question: A feeling of regret and disappointment. A feeling of …
How do you remember your life? Do you capture memories or thoughts to help your future self relive memories? What makes a memory worth keeping? How do you balance capturing a memory with being in the present? These are some things I’ve been thinking a lot more about lately. What can I do to help …