The importance of mindfulness. Whether to reduce stress, cope with anxiety, or simply for self improvement, people are looking for ways to deal with the various stressors of life. Professional circus acrobats, performers for Cirque Du Soleil, in conjunction with Stoic philosophers like Seneca, Marcus Aurelius, and Epictetus, share their tactics for mitigating stress and… Continue reading Stress : Circus Performers and Stoic Philosophers
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Travel Procrastination 101
What To Do When You Have Nothing To Do (for the purpose of this course, ‘travel procrastination’ will be shortened to TP, not to be confused with toilet paper) You’re on vacation and find yourself with nothing to do.
What Happens When the Extraordinary Becomes Ordinary?
I arrive at work early in the morning. One of the strongest guys I know is already there, climbing a rope using only his hands.
3 Reasons To Do Things You’re Told Not To Do
“Don’t do a handstand on that ledge.” “Don’t apply to Stanford, you’ll never get in.” “Don’t leave school to join the circus.” But, you do it anyways.