The Athlete's Way

Sweat and the biology of bliss.

by Christopher Bergland

The Importance of Self-Reliance

By Christopher Bergland on January 16, 2012 in The Athlete's Way

Things are so bad for so many people right now. How can we as a nation keep our individual and collective morale high in such desperate times? I think the key lies in a push for self-reliance, a philosophy made famous in an essay by Ralph Waldo Emerson in 1841. In this entry I will share 5 tips that can help you become more resilient and help you create self-reliance. Read More

I Disagree with "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger."

Submitted by Alice on January 17, 2012 - 4:23am.

That isn't true. That is why we have waiting rooms full of clients waiting to see therapists.

It can be true SOMEtimes.

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Resonates perfectly with my

Submitted by passporter on February 3, 2012 - 3:28am.

Resonates perfectly with my current philosophy/lifestyle. Great multi-dimensional article! Let's "be the change that you want to see."

I traded in my car for a bike....in other words, traded in $4 per gallon of gas for endorphins on a daily basis! Part of the unused gas money goes toward the homeless. Any one of us could find ourselves in their shoes.