In the Greek tradition–at least following our old friend Aristotle–there’s this concept of Eudaimonia, or human flourishing. In some ways, Eudaimonia is a word you might hear someone employ in a fancy restaurant when talking about well-being. Eudaimonia a little bit more than well-being in the way most of us think about it, but we […]
Archives for January 2018
The 1 Question Every Person Needs to Eventually Ask Themselves
The 1 Question Every Person Needs to Eventually Ask Themselves Summary: This article is going to get to the heart of why fitness matters; really, why anything matters. Please share if you find this inspiring or important. The other day, Jason Leenarts invited me on his podcast to talk Generalism. (I’ll share the link when […]
Why Motivation Is Like Falling In Love
I remember when I used to look for motivation. And some days, motivation found me. (Those, to be sure, were the lucky days.) But on the days motivation didn’t find me, I’d hunt for it. I’d look toward the achievements of others, and then under the couch. Sometimes I’d find motivation. A lot of times […]
Dan John on Fitness Cults and Making Better Decisions [The Pat Flynn Show]
Dan John on Fitness Cults and Making Better Decisions In my most dynamic discussion with Dan John yet, we talk through the gamut of fitness ideas, this time with a slight theological bend. Including: – How to make the right fitness (and life) decisions through a mix of experience, statistics, and authority. – Why joining […]
Is It Immoral to Be Out of Shape?
Is it Immoral to Be Out of Shape? After listening to my podcast on strength standards and spirituality, someone wrote in to ask: “Do people have a moral obligation to maintain a basic level of fitness?” This is a challenging question, and not one that can be answered quickly. It’s challenging because it invites a lot of […]