Recently I read a few books on Buddhism and one on Taoism. I thought I’d share them here: The Way of Zen (Watts) Zen in the Art of Archery (Herrigel) Tao: The Watercourse Way (Watts) I was also gradually listening to a playlist on YouTube of Alan Watt’s lectures but it seems to have been … Continue reading Some Books I Read on Buddhism/Taoism
Metaphors We Live By
The metaphors we choose to represent our lives are a huge component in how we perceive them and pursue them. This year I read this book: Metaphors We Live By, by Lakoff and Johnson. I’d like to save you some time and money by recommending you do not read it. It was simply too academic … Continue reading Metaphors We Live By
Prague Revisited (Part 2)
You can find part one of this post here where I cover the trip as a whole. This post is going to be about the thoughts that occurred to me while there. Verbals One of the bricks we carry in our invisible rucksacks is the pressure to be witty or to “say the right thing.” … Continue reading Prague Revisited (Part 2)
Prague Revisited (Part 1)
You can find my review of Prague here. This is Prague revisited: the review. My Uber wound its way down the hill, over cobbled streets, under electrical lines, towards my apartment and I felt so strange. Whereas when I went came here first I carried a fair bit of anxiety over proving myself. This time … Continue reading Prague Revisited (Part 1)
#74: One Vision
It was coming down to the wire in Prague. Time to pull a rabbit out of the hat. The previous evening I’d had a girl flake on me for a third date. We both knew it was going to be for sex and so my guess is that the ASD had got to her. Rudely, … Continue reading #74: One Vision
Answering a Reader’s Question on Sexual Intent
I recently got the below email and thought it was a great excuse to make a post. Below is an extended version of the answer I provided by mail. Hey Tom I hope things are well with you and congratulations on 15% body fat. My reason for contact is to call on your experience once … Continue reading Answering a Reader’s Question on Sexual Intent
Doing More Approaches (Approach Indicator Hierarchy)
Recently I decided enough was enough: I simply haven’t been doing enough sets. Whereas in my first year I was nearly always doing ten sets in a session now it’s more like one to three if I’m solo. If I’m out winged perhaps five. I need to find the balance, and that’s what this post … Continue reading Doing More Approaches (Approach Indicator Hierarchy)
#73: Sharp Dressed Man
The heat has passed and finally I can feel good again. I’m not kidding when I say that heat is my kryptonite. I suppose it’s the price to pay for having these luscious ginger locks. Being able to wear my leather jacket, jeans and let my hair down looks and feels great. Also, therein lies … Continue reading #73: Sharp Dressed Man
August
August has come and gone (nearly) and it was a Daygame write-off. First there was the oppressive heat and then I went on holiday (non-Game related) which left very little room for notch-hunting. To show for my early August efforts I had a lead who was eager to come out but then said it was … Continue reading August
SMV and Downshifting (Time Rich, Cash Poor Part 2)
I think I’ll turn this into a series of posts which I’ll revisit now and again. I’m writing it mainly to map out my own thoughts on changing lifestyle - to keep me focused on the task itself - but there should also be some good information here with regards to the red pill and … Continue reading SMV and Downshifting (Time Rich, Cash Poor Part 2)
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