Jul 25, 20215 Things I Learned From DyingI took a vacation to the Pearly Gates; here is what I brought back with me I am a firm believer that death comes for all; mostly, when we least expect it to. A normal day of working a summer job quickly turned into an unconscious trip into the great…Philosophy7 min readPhilosophy7 min read
Sep 30, 2019Have you ever read about a historical figure who did something superhuman?Over his 19 years of competition, he had 889 matches. Only 2 of those matches ended in losses. Karelin was known for a move that was unprecedented at his weight class of 130kg or 286lbs, the Reverse Body Lock.Short Story2 min readShort Story2 min read
Sep 30, 2019Which philosopher is the most difficult to understand?It was another beautiful day in the library. My mind was ready to conquer another reading session. As I scoured the bookshelves to find something that piqued my interest, one book seemed to stick out a little bit more than the others. “TRACTATUS LOGICO-PHILOSOPHICUS” The book’s title made it sound…Philosophy3 min readPhilosophy3 min read
Sep 30, 2019What did you assume was exaggerated until you experienced it?It was a normal day in Personal Finance class Junior year of high school. Or so I thought. I sat next to this guy named Nick. Now Nick was a pretty quiet guy, he usually didn’t talk much. …Food3 min readFood3 min read
Sep 30, 2019If you had to buy 3 items to make the cashier uncomfortable, what would they be?Ask the cashier how expensive the condoms are, almost as if you were in a rush and did not bother to look at the price on the shelf. Proceed to tell the cashier that the condoms are wayyyyyyy too expensive and go back and put them on the shelf. This is where the real fun begins. Go back and find these three items at the cheapest price you can get them. Plastic bags (preferably the smallest you can find.)The Weekly Knob1 min readThe Weekly Knob1 min read
Sep 11, 2019The Invincible Summer #1. — H.A.N.K. of Off/On Music.Hank Humphreys, professionally known as “H.A.N.K.”, which stands for “Here Always, Never Known” is a musician and rapper from Roanoke, Virginia. Musically inclined from a young age, Hank began playing music when he was four years old, starting with the piano. Expressing his talents early on, Hank quickly developed his…Music5 min readMusic5 min read
Aug 11, 2019What’s The Best Way to Ruin a Perfectly Bad Day?Happiness lies in framing and perspective. — By the time I finish writing this answer, a good 1000 people or so will have had their last day on planet Earth. You spilled coffee on your new shirt. Your significant other broke up with you. Your spouse cheated on you. You failed a test. You failed to get…Stoicism4 min readStoicism4 min read
Nov 4, 2018Be a Fox to See TrapsHow Machiavelli can teach us to navigate a world filled with Fake News and deceitful people. — There is nothing more difficult in today’s world than attempting to discern what is true and what is not. The Italian philosopher Niccolo Machiavelli (1469–1527) was one of the first people to separate morals and ethics from governance. In his words: “…but since love and fear can hardly exist together…Politics3 min readPolitics3 min read
Oct 14, 2018Why Aesop’s Fables Are Still Humanity’s Greatest Source of Wisdom.The Tortoise and the Hare. You know the story; the fast, but cocky hare loses to the slow and patient tortoise solely due to his own hubris. The first time most people are introduced to this story is during their childhood years. The moral of the story is to never…Storytelling4 min readStorytelling4 min read
