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I'm not sure that existential angst by the successful is really solved by losing everything.

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I AM going the distance

 

'Cause all I wanna do is go the distance. Nobody's ever gone the distance with Creed, and if I can go that distance, you see, and that bell rings and I'm still standin', I'm gonna know for the first time in my life, see, that I weren't just another bum from the neighborhood.

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I'm not sure that existential angst by the successful is really solved by losing everything.

 

 

For fight club? No, not really. Real life? No, but I think there are events and circumstances that convince us that we must move from beyond where we're at to something new. 

 

I believe that suffering and "starting at zero" is a necessary point for the human soul to grow. I believe that my faith, my confidence and hope grow with each thing I'm given to fight through. 

 

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Note: I'm not saying that I'm living in a dream world, it's merely my acceptance of reality is different. It's allowed me to embrace change and hard circumstances. 

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...I believe that suffering and "starting at zero" is a necessary point for the human soul to grow. I believe that my faith, my confidence and hope grow with each thing I'm given to fight through. 

 

Note: I'm not saying that I'm living in a dream world, it's merely my acceptance of reality is different. It's allowed me to embrace change and hard circumstances. 

Well put

 

Losing everything sure doesn't "solve" existential dilemmas, but it removes a lot of barriers and obstacles and "shackles"

 

Great thread CB

Rebel - Hunter - Trader - Renewing the body and mind to be as capable as possible - lean & strength

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Yeah, there's nothing like a wasted year to motivate you...or a cancer scare. *shudders*

 

I should say that I don't think 2013 was a complete waste of time. 

 

I've learned a lot about myself, how I like to live, and some glaring blind spots. I believe that changing my motivations through mindful eating, thinking and outsourcing things that I can't manage will prove to be worthwhile. 

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Exactly!! You were not at w "losing everything" point. Shirt happened. You grew from it. But shit doesn't have to be existential or serious for growth. Everyday is an amazing chance for growth and development. Try mindful eating sometime...mind blower. Or really explore laughter. Or nothing and how you respond to sitting on a bus with no headphones, no book, nothing. Don't hit the snooze...you can grow from that!

I hear you on the cancer scare. Remember, I'm old...been there done that. And I'll tell you what, cancer scare ain't shit compared to cancer and I knew better than to dwell on it like it was. So I learned, just like you, to keep on keeping on.

Change and growth are possible every day, in every moment if you want them in your life.

I think you are doing that right now!!!

Plus, don't it make life grand?

Life and discovery and growth do not have to come from drama, tragedy, or artistic navel gazing. Life is full of wonder and joy that leads to growth every day.

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I AM going the distance

 

'Cause all I wanna do is go the distance. Nobody's ever gone the distance with Creed, and if I can go that distance, you see, and that bell rings and I'm still standin', I'm gonna know for the first time in my life, see, that I weren't just another bum from the neighborhood.

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Exactly!! You were not at w "losing everything" point. Shirt happened. You grew from it. But shit doesn't have to be existential or serious for growth. Everyday is an amazing chance for growth and development. Try mindful eating sometime...mind blower. Or really explore laughter. Or nothing and how you respond to sitting on a bus with no headphones, no book, nothing. Don't hit the snooze...you can grow from that!

I hear you on the cancer scare. Remember, I'm old...been there done that. And I'll tell you what, cancer scare ain't shit compared to cancer and I knew better than to dwell on it like it was. So I learned, just like you, to keep on keeping on.

Change and growth are possible every day, in every moment if you want them in your life.

I think you are doing that right now!!!

Plus, don't it make life grand?

Life and discovery and growth do not have to come from drama, tragedy, or artistic navel gazing. Life is full of wonder and joy that leads to growth every day.

I REALLY REALLY like this cline

Rebel - Hunter - Trader - Renewing the body and mind to be as capable as possible - lean & strength

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Exactly!! You were not at w "losing everything" point. Shirt happened. You grew from it. But shit doesn't have to be existential or serious for growth. Everyday is an amazing chance for growth and development. Try mindful eating sometime...mind blower. Or really explore laughter. Or nothing and how you respond to sitting on a bus with no headphones, no book, nothing. Don't hit the snooze...you can grow from that!

I hear you on the cancer scare. Remember, I'm old...been there done that. And I'll tell you what, cancer scare ain't shit compared to cancer and I knew better than to dwell on it like it was. So I learned, just like you, to keep on keeping on.

Change and growth are possible every day, in every moment if you want them in your life.

I think you are doing that right now!!!

Plus, don't it make life grand?

Life and discovery and growth do not have to come from drama, tragedy, or artistic navel gazing. Life is full of wonder and joy that leads to growth every day.

 

Thanks for that. And I am!

 

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Sometimes you just need to ask for things you want. Case in point...I've been working at my particular job for 10 years. Days off are based on seniority...so what did I get?!

 

FRIDAYS. Tuesday's and friday's. [i wanted split days off, so don't wonder at my crazy ;)

 

I don't even know how to explain how happy this made me. I've had a huge grin on my face after meeting with the scheduler today. :D

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Sometimes you just need to ask for things you want. Case in point...I've been working at my particular job for 10 years. Days off are based on seniority...so what did I get?!

 

FRIDAYS. Tuesday's and friday's. [i wanted split days off, so don't wonder at my crazy ;)

 

I don't even know how to explain how happy this made me. I've had a huge grin on my face after meeting with the scheduler today. :D

 

THIS is a much bigger win than anything at the gym.  Proud of you for asking.

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I AM going the distance

 

'Cause all I wanna do is go the distance. Nobody's ever gone the distance with Creed, and if I can go that distance, you see, and that bell rings and I'm still standin', I'm gonna know for the first time in my life, see, that I weren't just another bum from the neighborhood.

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Sometimes you just need to ask for things you want. Case in point...I've been working at my particular job for 10 years. Days off are based on seniority...so what did I get?!

 

FRIDAYS. Tuesday's and friday's. [i wanted split days off, so don't wonder at my crazy ;)

 

I don't even know how to explain how happy this made me. I've had a huge grin on my face after meeting with the scheduler today. :D

 

Congratulations! Major major win for you.

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Thank you! I can actually go out and do things with real people on a weekend night. Amazing. :)

 

Yeah retail and/or shift work makes life hard unless you are friends with people doing the same jobs or industry folks.  BUT on the flip side, industry folks are a hoot and get the great food/drinks.

I AM going the distance

 

'Cause all I wanna do is go the distance. Nobody's ever gone the distance with Creed, and if I can go that distance, you see, and that bell rings and I'm still standin', I'm gonna know for the first time in my life, see, that I weren't just another bum from the neighborhood.

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Spent the evening at a paleo book signing [balanced bites and Primal palate]. Meeting authors is fun. You see a new perspective on everything.

 

These are people who love food. Who love old cookware. Who cook like your grandmother. Who adore duck fat and keep ghee on the counter. Who hide liver in meatloaf. 

 

And y'know...that doesn't sound like a bad thing. In fact, it sounds kind of cool. :)

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My coach and I had a good discussion today...

 

- I'm going to skip the deload week for this cycle, and do it the next one. So my new cycle will start on Tuesday, after doing ohp on monday. 

 

- I'm going to increase bench press weight by 10 pounds, not 5, since last night's...was insane. 

 

- I'm going to email him about ideas for max rep efforts, and we're going to switch around movements ala westside. 

 

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