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Photo essay / Feb 7, 2023

LAME OR PROFOUND?

The issue with a lot of these so-called “wise“ words, or ideas or quotes is that most of them are lame. Superficial at best.

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Photo essay / Feb 7, 2023

THE PHILOSOPHY OF MOTIVATION VLOG

The Philosophy of Motivation Motivation. What is motivation, where does it come from, and also, what is the physiology behind it? Motivation means to move Motivation, motus, motor, movement. Motivation literally means movement. This …

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Photo essay / Feb 7, 2023

LAPTOPS ARE HORRIBLE FOR ERGONOMICS.

Better to just use an iPad Pro instead, no stupid keyboard or pencil. If you actually need to do desktop computing work, maybe it is best to just get a Mac mini with an …

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Photo essay / Feb 6, 2023

There is still so much innovation to be had.

Also, so many new discoveries to be made, myths to be debunked, more critical knowledge to be innovated, etc. For example, crushing and upending this insanely nonsensical notion about calories. Also, more critical thinking …

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Photo essay / Feb 6, 2023

The Philosophy of Motivation

Motivation. What is motivation, where does it come from, and also, what is the physiology behind it? Motivation means to move Motivation, motus, motor, movement. Motivation literally means movement. This is an interesting intervention, …

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Photo essay / Feb 6, 2023

THIS ONE LIFE

What do you desire to achieve in your life, this one life, while you live this life? In other words, when you’re on your deathbed, what are things you do not want to die …

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Photo essay / Feb 5, 2023

Why Rack Pull?

The ultimate lift for hype: 695 POUND RACK PULL 7 45-pound plates, and a 10 on each side:

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Photo essay / Feb 5, 2023

HOW TO REVIEW YOUR PHOTOS MORE EFFECTIVELY

The first thought is utilize all of your Apple devices. Use your iPad, your iPhone, and your MacBook laptop to review your photos. Just use apple photos to keep everything synced. Second, quickly just …

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Photo essay / Feb 5, 2023

GIRLS LIKE STRONG GUYS.

Today at the gym, doing heavy rack pulls (6 plates, 7 plates and beyond)— she says to me, “Wow, that’s a lot of weight!” Lesson — If you want to pick up girls at …

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Photo essay / Feb 5, 2023

Why Become a Bodybuilder?

Because your body is the most precious and valuable, sacred and beautiful thing you got. Also, your body is a thing you always carry with you, anywhere and everywhere you go. You cannot bring …

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Photo essay / Feb 5, 2023

How to Make Better Photos of Your Kids

As parents, we all want to make better photos of our kids. Some thoughts: First of all, shoot a lot. For myself, I should maybe 300 to 200 photos of Seneca a day, extra …

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Photo essay / Feb 5, 2023

How to improve your posture

A thought; only do certain types of weightlifting at the gym which involves standing. Rack pull, squat hold atlas lift. Also, practice walking with Vibram five finger shoes, or barefoot. My thought of a …

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Photo essay / Feb 5, 2023

NEWS: Why You Are Important

Yes, you are important. Your thoughts, your ideas, your creative ideas, your innovations, etc. Your ideas can be a gift and a blessing to humankind. It is your duty to share these ideas, innovations …

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Photo essay / Feb 5, 2023

ALWAYS DO NOT DISTURB MODE

Huge shout out to Apple and the operating system team; do not disturb mode as one of the best innovations of all time. Perhaps it is a good idea to always be in do …

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