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Stoic Motivation To Become A Crisis Supporter for Lifeline

Over the past three years, I have become a student of philosophy, with a big focus and practical alignment to Stoicism. It was through a discussion in an online philosophy group, about a year ago, that I journeyed closer to the social aspect of Stoicism, with its emphasis on our…

Noah and Dominic Byrne, Balmoral beach, swimming

Jump In: How Cold Water And The Ocean Was A Game Changer

For years, I watched my dad leap into the ocean every morning, as if it were some joyful ritual. Meanwhile, “I stood” on the shoreline thinking, What the hell is he doing? The idea of voluntarily hurling myself into freezing water before the sun had properly risen seemed… ridiculous. Unpleasant.…

400 meters in under a minute and 100 meters in 12 seconds before I am 50

Back to the Start: Rediscovering Purpose Through Running

When you’re a kid, life naturally gives you a sense of structure and momentum. Each day arrives with its own rhythm—school, sports practice, music lessons, or after-school adventures—and within that structure, you’re always moving toward something. You want to make the team, nail a drum solo, win a race, or…

Back on the Track: A Throwback and a Leap Forward

When I wrote down two of my running goals a few years ago, to go after by the age of 50, I didn’t know how hard it would be to get back on the running track. With old injuries, body alignment issues, inflammation, and continuous strains and tears, running freely…