Where does motivation come from? An analysis of mental drive... The reason you are not motivated is that it’s not clear in your mind about the reasons behind your strife. Easier said than done… But why can’t you be clear about why you are working hard towards your goals? Well, keep reading… Working out, and working in general, is hard. It’s delayed gratification, it’s self-denial in the presence, it’s sacrifice, and it’s pain in the now for the vague promise of a future…
Why you should never take Performance Enhancement Drugs (PEDs) **Things your steroid dealer never told you** *Disclaimer: this is not medical advice. Consult your physician, and take no responsibility for your actions, if you like.* We’ve all felt tempted to try PEDs to experience superior fitness. But is it worth it? When I was young and naive, I was fortunate enough to be friends with a guy my age who had almost died from PED use. He explained to me all the horrible truths…
Negative economics vs. positive economics: A vital distinction between utilitarianism and deontology Society is structured around Humean presumptions in the sense of getting a “should” from an “is”. Throughout most of history, societies were founded on negative economics, which uses threats of violence as a way to enforce order, instead of letting order be achieved organically through voluntary incentives and value exchange. Most people think this is OK, convinced that this…
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