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Power Corrupts
Uncle Ben was right. Power corrupts. This universally accepted concept is the basis of much of humanity’s misdeeds–that is, sexism, racism, discrimination, government corruption, economic distortion. Man has an innate desire to preserve. As a society, we need to understand how to manage power over people, power over institutions, power over nature. Continue reading
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Think then feel
The other day I had a rather displeasing interaction with a homophobic individual I wasn’t entirely sure how to feel by the interaction In fact I had to think about the entire situation first–almost in an analytical way–before I reacted It was like a weird out of body experience After thinking, I then realized I… Continue reading
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Hate people, love humanity
I have a weird divide In that I hate people But love humanity I think that’d be a good title for a book And I hope to expand more on this in the future For now, it’s good to just ponder. People and humanity… Continue reading
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Projects
In life we have the option to embark on different projects Project 1 Project 2 Project 3 Project 4-1000 the question is: which project do I choose to fulfill my transcendence? But that’s not the right question Instead you need to look at transcendence in the framework of your life, not in the framework of… Continue reading
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The meaning of life
“The meaning of life is whatever you are doing that isn’t killing yourself” Continue reading
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An ego boost
Sometimes we need an ego boost. Although confidence is sometimes mistaken as ego or boastfulness, it’s important to make a clear distinction. Overconfidence is bad. Moderate confidence is good because we need it to fuel our desires, our passions, and fuel action. So give yourself an ego boost once and a while. Compliment yourself. Tell… Continue reading
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Asking the wrong questions
I’ve recently pondered the potential of being a philosopher But my economic and business brain nevertheless reared its head and started questioning this decision: how can I make a living (particularly a wealthy living) while calling myself a philosopher? I was pleasantly slapped with the realization that a true philosopher is not so much worried about creating… Continue reading
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gratitude days
I’ve started a new rule about my productivity Or more the lack of productivity during certain days If by 5 PM, I feel as if I’ve “wasted” the day, then instead if forcing the day to be a productive day, I call it a gratitude day A day where I reflect on my life A… Continue reading
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NOVAdance
Today I performed magic for NOVAdance, Villanova’s annual 12-hour fundraiser to battle childhood cancer I am extremely humbled to be a small part of such a great cause And in total as a school we raised over $522,000 for the cause this past year! Beating last years record do $300,000. Thank you to all those… Continue reading
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Things happen so quickly
Things happen so quickly Really, a blink of an eye, a blur of a time, and almost anything can happen It’s why I’ve been learning to better cherish my time Mindfulness about where I am, what I am doing And just slow down a bit Because when I try to live too quickly, I realize… Continue reading
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