There’s so much first-rate philosophy fanned out across both Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure and Bogus Journey, but theirs comes down to this: The first part… just. Works. Be excellent
Month: June 2017
Crank the cold for the easiest exercise in gratitudeCrank the cold for the easiest exercise in gratitude
I’ve written about gratitude on this blog more than I have my love for Snufkin or my hate for Murphy’s Law – Here, here, here, here, here, here, oh and also here. Reason is that
It’s not a question of ‘Can you do it?’, it’s ‘Do you want to?’ (and why?)It’s not a question of ‘Can you do it?’, it’s ‘Do you want to?’ (and why?)
If you’ve ever had to do something hard, what doesn’t matter is how long it’ll take to learn or how hard it is. What does though is asking yourself if
A great lesson I learned from one of the greats (Tzwika)A great lesson I learned from one of the greats (Tzwika)
The people we meet all make and shape the person who we are. And the most inspirational and virtuous ones are ideally the ones we try to live like. I’ve
Winning isn’t important. Learning is.Winning isn’t important. Learning is.
Even possibly the greatest thinker in history, Socrates, never thought he was right. And neither did he care about convincing others he was, or about winning the argument. His was
Are you invincible? If you think it, you are.Are you invincible? If you think it, you are.
If you think to yourself ‘I’m invincible’, what’s to say it’s not true? Whatever you think about yourself, it’s true. But I’m not saying in terms of the physical you. Because
It took this bloke over 65 years to work out his ‘thing’It took this bloke over 65 years to work out his ‘thing’
If you ever think ‘I’m too old’, ‘It’s too late to start’ or ‘I’m not good at anything’: The Only time it’s too late is when you’re dead Homeboy Colonel
This blog is called ‘Why You Do It’, not ‘Why You Did It’ or ‘Why You’re Going to Do It’This blog is called ‘Why You Do It’, not ‘Why You Did It’ or ‘Why You’re Going to Do It’
The present simple grammar form is actually crucial here. You and I are constantly changing so what you did yesterday or even an hour ago (and most importantly, why) can
You’re not one thing or one person but a collection of so much and so manyYou’re not one thing or one person but a collection of so much and so many
This is Xavier from the movie, The Spanish Apartment (or its original French title, L’Auberge espagnole): But Xavier isn’t just Xavier. Just like you aren’t just you: Everything you do, have done, or will
Time Travel – Probably the hardest thing to do.Time Travel – Probably the hardest thing to do.
Going back in time is really, really hard. Even Cher couldn’t work out how to do it. These guys (the two up the front) did it: But it’s not the same.
Exercise in Gratitude #3 – Being able to use your eyeballs to look at stuffExercise in Gratitude #3 – Being able to use your eyeballs to look at stuff
If you can read this, you are fortunate to have something that millions of people don’t have around the world – eyesight. And you’re breathing. And that’s something billions can
When you change…When you change…
This applies for pretty much anything you want to get better at: By changing your thinking, You change your beliefs, When you change your beliefs, You change your expectations When
The stars have seen it allThe stars have seen it all
In the good times or bad, go out at night and just look up. The stars have seen everything –all the problems, failures, milestones and successes of everyone ever on
Even the worst things in life can get spun positively…Even the worst things in life can get spun positively…
…depending on how strong you are. Yesterday I randomly had a chat with a dude I met while teaching a class at the library. He’s an ex-SAS soldier and he’d
Practise Stoicism when things are calm and you don’t need it so you’re ready when they’re not and you doPractise Stoicism when things are calm and you don’t need it so you’re ready when they’re not and you do
The principles of Stoicism are easy to put into practice when stuff’s going well. To express gratitude for what you have, to aim for tranquility to be your core emotion, and
The art of Hygge – The Scandinavian way of lifeThe art of Hygge – The Scandinavian way of life
‘Hygge’ is a Nordic word that closely translates to ‘cosiness’. It’s being comfortable, warm and connected to nature at the same time. And the Scandinavians also have a very close
Don’t take anyone’s word for it (except maybe the Pirahã)Don’t take anyone’s word for it (except maybe the Pirahã)
The Pirahã people of Brazil don’t believe anything unless they actually see it for themselves. And if they’re told a story or someone gives them advice, they don’t accept it unless that person’s
Ben Lee wrote about my blog (well, a line)Ben Lee wrote about my blog (well, a line)
This happened today (well, actually last week, but I don’t check my Facebook because I have 0 Facebook friends): That’s pretty cool. Especially since it’s Ben Lee –someone whose music
Chunky’s school of philosophy #5: If the dog destroys it, stuff it.Chunky’s school of philosophy #5: If the dog destroys it, stuff it.
Bliss n Eso just came out with a new album (oh, it’s a banger alright) and this is a line from Moments: The only thing we really own is our memories.
How to text an old friend with your actual voiceHow to text an old friend with your actual voice
If you play basketball every week for twenty years, and then you stop playing basketball for three years, you now suck at basketball. Same thing goes for speaking another language