Early Retirement Extreme

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Passion

Published in September 29th, 2019
Posted by in Early Retirement, Health, Philosophy
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“Do not seek illumination unless you seek it as a man whose hair is on fire seeks a pond.” — Sri Ramakrishna I really like this quote. It provides a visual image of a very important point. The point is that you must be passionate to succeed. Being passionate centers every action and every choice […]

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I just started an exercise program – what should I expect?

Published in September 28th, 2019
Posted by in Health
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There are certain physiological changes that can be demotivating to starting on an exercising program. These changes take place within the first 1-2 months which is about the time most are willing to give something a try (witness my failure to switch to raw food). The first change is neuromuscular adaption. The neurological connection to […]

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Dealing with heat waves on a budget

Published in September 25th, 2019
Posted by in Health, How to
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In the summer of 2003 I lived in Switzerland during one of the hottest months on record. In Europe a total of 35,000 people, mostly elderly, died due to the heat. The heat wave lasted about 3 weeks reaching temperatures over 100F (40C) affecting people who were completely unprepared to deal with this environmental change. […]

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