Forged in Fire

The power I’ve found in becoming an early riser Some time ago, I posted a piece of writing which listed my own primary Five Rules for Life – one of which being this very concept, waking up early.  I have personally implemented an early alarm clock as part of my daily routine, sparking a multitude… Read more

Which is most important? Why are you the way you are? Legitimately – what has caused you to become the person you are today? The good, the bad and everything in between. The classic discussion, or, debate, is the distinction (or lack thereof) between the nature and the nurture of a human being. Which has… Read more

My take on “band-aid culture” A saying as old as time; “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”  Absolute truth. Could not agree more. But, what if something is broken? Why has it become so painfully common that we as people will mask something broken, rather than taking the steps necessary to fix it, or… Read more

The reasons behind my writing Earnest Hemingway had his reasons – a rationale behind his madness. Such a madness that led to a few of the most prolific pieces of writing this world has ever seen. Each moment in his writing career, fueled in no small part by serving as an avenue to exercise his… Read more

How a running shoe company saved my life I hated to run, with a passion. This was the case for a very long time. In short, my hatred toward running originated from the sport of wrestling, which was my sport of choice and practice for nearly 18 of my first 21 years of life. Running… Read more

Prepare Today for a Better Tomorrow The state of our being today is a direct result of our yesterday, and the many days prior to that. As such, the state of our tomorrow is a direct result of our today. Plain and simple – yet, maybe not so simple?  Think about this:  Every single decision… Read more