Man’s Search For Meaning
It’s not very often that you read a book that gives you a new perspective on life. The vast majority of books either…
Tag: life
Do Good, And Be Smart About It
I think most of us are good at heart — we try to help as much as we can. But at the same…
Life in Months
I’m 27 now. It’s been 10 years since I was in New Zealand. I was 17, and life seemed endless back then. I…
Feeling Alive with Extreme Sports
Like many people, I once wondered what the point of those extreme sports are. Mountain biking, BASE jumping, kayaking, skiing: you’re just putting…
The Extraordinary Spirit of an Ordinary Legless Man
Sometimes you come across an ordinary story that is so extraordinary that you cannot help but be awestruck for a while. Just now,…
The World Goes On Like Normal
From time to time, it is necessary to keep in perspective just how trivial and inconsequential our worries are in the grand scheme…
On Women and What’s Worth Living For
I saw a post on Reddit today that really struck a chord with me. A young guy, 14 years old, says he wants…
Bob Paris, Legendary Bodybuilder
For the past week or so I’ve been obsessed with the story of Bob Paris. I have massive respect and admiration for this…
Late Night Circle K Talks And Understanding Ourselves
Phong and I used to stay up late — really, really late. When we were living together, we’d finish work close to midnight,…
Beautiful Weather for Tet
It’s the 4th day of Tet today. The weather has been unusually nice! We have a clear blue sky, some sunshine, and temperature…