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Reducing Friction in Your Life
Photo: Guider, Nicola Cronin What exactly do I mean by friction? Specifically, what could I possibly mean by “reducing friction”? Quite frankly – both are good questions. Questions I would’ve likely asked, not too long ago. I recently listened to an outstanding podcast hosted by Tim Ferris, holding conversation with James Clear, the author of Read more
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More Than Just a Long Run
How Long Distance Running Has Changed My Life As an entry-level ultra marathon runner, I have many times spent hours on end traversing gravel roads, suburban streets, or trails in the woods. The term itself, “long run” is often misunderstood, for a number of reasons. A long run isn’t any specific distance. This is entirely Read more
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Pathway(s) to Character
What is character? Why is it that some types of character are more sought after than others? What can a person do to build strong character? At the root of a human’s identity lies their character – encompassing all that they represent, the things in which they prioritize, the people and places they love, and Read more
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Introduction
Of all paths made available to me throughout my (rather) young life, I find myself currently in a better spot than I, along with many close to me, could have likely ever imagined. Growing up in a small working-class community in southeast Iowa, opportunities were fickle, yet available to those willing to take a leap Read more
Forged in Fire 