[August 11, 2022] People work so they can at least have basic shelter from the elements so that they don’t starve, and to protect their family from privations. That is a negative way of viewing work. But work is routine, commitment, and meaning. There is, indeed, value in work for many. A psychologist (who I cannot remember his… Read More »
[August 10, 2022] Set up some aims for yourself, aims that you actually value. Plan a life you would like to have. You will have to put some effort into your life, and you need to be motivated to do that. And, you need to consider your life across several dimensions if you are taking care of yourself… Read More »
[August 9, 2022] Tell the truth. At least do not lie. If you can tell the truth, that is a tall order. Stop saying things you know are lies, and that will change your life if you do that. Here is some Jordan Peterson advice.1 How can you survive in the real world if you falsify it? You… Read More »
[August 8, 2022] You have to be tough to be good. You have to stand your ground when needed and be willing to say ‘no’ when it’s time to say no. It takes character to do that, and character is something that has to be cultivated, in part, by telling the truth and willingly adopting responsibility. This is… Read More »
[August 6, 2022] The Gadsden flag has been around in America for a long time, 247 years to be exact. Recently, the flag – or its symbolism – has been controversial. The FBI flagged it and the Betsey Ross flag as “extremist” and associated with “anti-government or anti-authority violent extremists.” Of course, the FBI also says, “The use… Read More »
[August 5, 2022] Abortion is obviously wrong. I don’t believe any sane person would recommend someone they dearly love have an abortion. I don’t think we would give our little sister an abortion as a gift. There is little debate on that front. The question we should ask is whether all wrong things should be illegal. Ultimately, our… Read More »
[August 4, 2022] Dr. Jordan Peterson explains the idea of “reputation.” The most valuable thing you possess is your reputation; by any stretch of the imagination. Your reputation is an indicator of productiveness, generosity, and competence. If you have a good reputation, people can trust you to properly engage in reciprocal and productive social interactions with them. They… Read More »
[August 3, 2022] Today, there is a rush to condemn masculinity in all its forms in the West. This outlook has origins in the West’s move to nihilism and the rejection of the family, on the one hand, and in the political progressivism of modern democracy, on the other. We see this manifest itself, at least negatively, in… Read More »
[August 2, 2022] Buddhists say don’t be too attached to things. Like so often, I misunderstood what they were trying to tell us. It doesn’t mean denying the world, except if you are too in love with material things that prevent you from seeing yourself. The fundamental lesson of the Buddhists is don’t let what you are, stop… Read More »
[August 1, 2022] That day, the senior sergeant on duty gave me a simple choice. I was transitioning out of the U.S. Army, and it was August, a very hot and sweltering day at Fort Dix, NJ. I could see Soldiers outside mowing the grass, cleaning up the sizeable grassy parade field next to the large building where… Read More »