The Body You'll Need
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The Body You'll Need

We have made fitness almost entirely about appearance. The gym, the diet plan, the before-and-after photo—all of it is calibrated toward a single question: how do I look?

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The Goal and the Chisel
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The Goal and the Chisel

Grand goals alone are often just sophisticated hallucinations or castles in the sky.

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Reframing Your Life
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Reframing Your Life

We hope that this article will inspire you to do some reframing in your own lives wherever necessary.

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Does War Ever Work?
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Does War Ever Work?

After last week’s exploration of how love wins, we thought it was logical to explore the other end of the spectrum: Does war ever work?

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The One Who Loves Wins
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The One Who Loves Wins

True freedom isn't found in being untouchable. It is found in the competence and the courage to handle the full spectrum of human experience, including the pain of loss.

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Rented Status vs. Owned Value
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Rented Status vs. Owned Value

When you base your worth on status, you are essentially renting your self-esteem. You are a tenant in your own life, and the rent is paid in constant external validation.

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Flex for Success
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Flex for Success

Today we’re going to talk about flexing. Yes — there is actual scientific research showing that just contracting your muscles (i.e., isometric “flexing” or static muscle tension) can lead to increases in muscle size and strength, not just in theory but in controlled studies. 

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The Cognitive Immune System
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The Cognitive Immune System

If your "internal pillars" are built on the shifting sands of viral trends, things that make you feel good, and charismatic charlatans, your life becomes unstable, misdirected, and increasingly detached from reality.

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The Cost of Admission
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The Cost of Admission

Pay the price, leave the luggage, and take the seat. The view from the higher orbit is worth every bit of the struggle.

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