The examined life - Thoughts from Self

Most fitness advice is designed for people who struggle to exercise. But what if your problem is the opposite? In this episode of The Examined Life , I explore a challenge that rarely gets discussed: what happens when you already love training. From social media's obsession with hustle and discipline to Chris Williamson's idea of the Advice Hyper Responder , I share how advice that was m...

Why do some people improve while others stay stuck defending the same beliefs? In this episode of The Examined Life , I explore one of the most powerful mental models I've encountered: falsifiability . While it sounds like a concept reserved for science, I've found it applies just as much to fitness, decision-making, and everyday life. We dive into why good ideas are willing to be tested...

Why does everything worthwhile seem to feel hardest at the beginning? Whether it's a run, a writing session, studying for an exam, learning a new skill, or pursuing a meaningful goal, the first few moments are often filled with resistance. Doubt. Discomfort. The temptation to quit before you've really begun. In this episode of The Examined Life , I explore a simple lesson that long-dista...

Why do we struggle to think long-term? Why are quick fixes so appealing? And what does evolution have to do with the way we train, eat, think, and live? In this episode of The Examined Life , I explore one of the most powerful ideas I've encountered: evolution. Not as a biology lesson, but as a lens for understanding human nature, fitness, and the modern world. We dive into why evolution rewa...

When was the last time you spent an hour alone with your thoughts? No phone. No music. No podcast. No distractions. Most people think the greatest benefit of running is physical fitness. A stronger body. Better endurance. Better health. But after years of long-distance running, I've found that the real advantage has very little to do with fitness at all. In this episode, I explore how running...