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The End of the Beginning

The End of the Beginning

The conclusion of the antifragility series.

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Nov 11, 2024
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Congratulations, you're now Batman. Wait, my lawyer just said I can't tell you that.

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You should now have the tools to be fitter, prepared, mentally strong, and theologically and philosophically on point.

Building antifragility in one area builds it into other areas. A heavy deadlift or long run builds mental fortitude as well as maximal strength or endurance. Wrestling with theological and philosophical questions sharpens the mind. A rising tide raises all ships.

Now what?

Evaluate your life now. What and where can you incorporate what you learned?

Start small. How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.

Setbacks are information. They show the weaker points, and the goal is to overcome them more equipped than ever. I'd love to attack the weak points on all fronts myself.

Positive Peer Pressure. Friends don't let you do drugs; they tease you into doing 100 push-ups. Find like-minded people.

By trying out the things you've learned from this series, you can make…

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