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When you zoom out far enough, you realize the entire game is controlled by one variable: energy . Energy is everything: love, loyalty, computing, heat, electricity, labor, food, water, gas, etc. An abundance of energy creates prosperity, growth, and accomplishment. A shortage of energy produces societal chaos, famines, inflation, and revolutions. Energy is at the heart of everything: our economy, our government, our communities, families, and our individual lives. Everyone —

I didn't grow up religious and I'm not religious now. However, I have witnessed the positive transformations it can make in people's lives. It's been used for good, and it's been used for bad. I'm not here to argue for one side or the other. I'm interested in what a piece of literature that has been passed down for thousands of years has to offer. I believe it's a mistake to refute the wisdom that can be found in such a classic book. Today I'm reflecting on my favorite piece

Most people think discipline is about willpower — muscling through temptation with sheer force. But I’ve learned it's less about strength in the moment and more about structure before the moment ever arrives. The environment we build shapes our odds of success — it can tilt the odds in or out of our favor.   Do I give in to the sweets in the moment, or do I wait out the workday for something healthier? Simple solution: prepare. There’s that test in the moment but also the pre

I have a black wife beater on and gold jewelry on my wrist and ring finger. It's 6:15 PM and I’m sipping on a black cold brew coffee from Starbucks while eating a double-protein Chipotle bowl at the public library. Paired with my new high-and-tight haircut, I’m starting to see a new character forming in my mind — a version of myself I’ve worked to become. Life is good. Strangely, there’s a weird feeling when wearing the wife beater. For most of my life, I saw that look as som

I didn’t feel like coming to the library today to read and write tonight. I just came with little expectation of what the work would look like. I’m satisfied with the decision in and of itself to come to the library and produce a blog post. It was a long day; I’d rather order carryout from a local food joint and go to sleep… but I have work to do. When looking up at a daunting mountain the most productive thing you can do is brace yourself for the climb ahead and take the fir