What I’ve read:
Life is Short by Paul Graham
It seems that Paul Graham and his essays now have somewhat of a regular spot on Existential Espresso reading recommendations.
"When I ask myself what I've found life is too short for, the word that pops into my head is "bullshit." I realize that answer is somewhat tautological. It's almost the definition of bullshit that it's the stuff that life is too short for. And yet bullshit does have a distinctive character. There's something fake about it. It's the junk food of experience."
It will only take a couple of minutes to read this essay, but it will hopefully be a reminder you need to start spending your time on the things that matter.
What I’ve listened to:
Chris Bumstead on the Modern Wisdom podcast
Chris Bumstead is a 4-time winner of the prestigious title in bodybuilding, Mr. Olypmia.
This podcast was not about bodybuilding. Even though physical training is a big part of my life, I don’t really care about bodybuilding as a sport. If I could describe this conversation or give it a new title, it would be "Positive Masculinity."
Besides being arguably the best bodybuilder alive, Bumstead is also intelligent, articulate, and compassionate—simply a well-rounded individual. A perfect balance of badassery and vulnerability.
After listening to this podcast, I consider him to be one of the best role models for young men, at least when it comes to people with a large online following. In a world of lost young men trying to emulate Andrew Tate and his clones, I would like to see more of them look up to Chris Bumstead.
You can watch/listen here or on any other podcast streaming platform.
What I’ve been thinking about:
When we are thinking about making a big step in our lives, we often ask other people for their opinion.
What I’ve realized is that, quite often, we are hoping for them to talk us out of it.
We are scared, either of stepping into the unknown or of the amount of effort it will take to do this thing.
We re not looking for advice, we are looking for a way out.
I am not saying you should never consult others before making big changes in your life.
But I am saying you should be honest with yourself. If you know this is something you want to do or something you should do, maybe it’s time for you to take action.
Thank you for reading.
Stay strong, love life, and never feel sorry for yourself.
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