During my senior year of high school, I took a psychology course called AP psychology. For those of you not familiar with the American high school system, AP psychology is a college (university) level course. It is offered to high school students who would like to challenge themselves, and earn college credits in the process. […]
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A Guide To Compassion – Beware Of Your Superiority Complex
Before I tell you about the superiority complex, and why understanding it can help us all develop more compassion, let me tell you the story of John. John, the bear. Once upon a time, in the Black Hills of Wyoming, lived a 9-foot tall, 650 lbs black bear named John. One afternoon, John went on […]
My Take On Kaepernick!
A little over a month ago, Colin Kaepernick – the former starting quarterback for the San-Fransisco 49ers – decided to sit during the play of the national anthem. Kaepernick refused to stand for the anthem as a form of protest. He later explained his action by saying that was not going to “stand and honor […]
Screw The Odds. Fail Early, Fail Often!
When I was 10 years old, I decided I wanted to play basketball for a living. I devised a plan. It was a simple plan. I was going to work my tail off, fly to the US and become a professional basketball player in the NBA (National Basketball Association). Most people advised me against it. […]
How to be healthy… without dieting.
I played basketball most of my life. During my short (high school & collegiate) basketball career, I could eat any and everything. And, I did! Back then, I would eat a Big Mac once a day, drink a 750ml bottle of Sprite each time I was thirsty and I kept a packet of Skittles in […]
A Case For Religion: From A Non-Believer!
I was born and raised Catholic. When I was ten years old, I believed in heaven, I feared hell and I went to church every Sunday. As a child, my father once told me: “Whatever you do in life, always give 100% effort.” I have used this philosophy my entire life. Religion was no exception. […]