Category: Inspiration

Yugen and the Mysteries of the Universe by Dirk Hooper

   Last night I walked outside like I do often late at night, and I was awestruck by the beauty of the universe. I was in a good mood, and…
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It’s Been Five Years Since I Feared for My Life

  May 31st, 2013, I found myself in the middle of a tornado. Ever since I was a child the weather experts always warned about being in a car on…
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Failure Is a Gift to You

    We’ve all faced our share of failures. Failing sucks, but it’s how you respond that matters. Steven Spielberg applied to the USC film school and was rejected because…
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You Are What You Do Every Day

  This is something I’ve wanted to talk about for a long time. I probably won’t nail it this time, so I’ll keep trying. It’s a seven-word phrase that’s been…
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Fairy Tales Can Come True

  I just won Best Fetish Photographer at the 2017 Fetish Awards in St. Petersburg, Florida. Unfortunately, I wasn’t there to receive the award, so this is going to serve…
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Your Cynicism is Boring

      Cynicism is running rampant right now. Whether it’s the constant refrain that “everything is cancer,” to movie reviews that prattle on about “plot holes,” to the desire…
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Do Something Big!

    Originally published March 20, 2017. I’ve been mostly absent from my usual social media habits lately, including this blog. Maybe you’ve noticed? I spend an inordinate amount of…
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Why You Should Do It Now

  My message to you today is simply, do it now. Whether you always wanted to write a book, or get in shape, or remodel your bathroom, or take a…
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We Should All Be More Like Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone

      Recently, I watched a UFC fight with Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone. I always look forward to his matches because no matter what the outcome, he always has an…
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Warning: Your Friends and Family are Dream Killers

    It’s time for me to issue a Red Alert! Your friends and family are Dream Killers. They will absolutely shoot down your dreams in cold blood and watch…
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Don’t Start Your Year Like a Noob, Use SMART Goals Instead

  Originally published January 3rd, 2017 The last few posts I’ve talked a lot about goals. If you’ve missed those, please go back and check them out. There’s a lot…
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The Dirty Guts and Glory of Creating Goals That Will Change Your Life

  The last couple of posts I’ve been talking about why New Year’s resolutions suck and why goals are awesome. Today I’m going to tell you my method for setting…
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Science Says Your Attitude Affects Your Past, Present, and Future

  CBS News published an article referencing a study by the University of Warwick in the U.K. The study concluded that half of the individuals remembered events that did not…
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Build An Obituary Like John Glenn

  Originally published December 12, 2016. John Glenn died this week at 95 years old. Even other astronauts look up to John Glenn. At a time when ordering a skim…
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