“Resistance cannot be seen, touched, heard or smelled. But it can be felt. We experience it as an energy field radiating from a work-in-potential. It’s a repelling force. It’s negative. Its aim is to shove us away, distract us, prevent us from doing our work. It is...
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A Brief History of Blackjack
A short list of pivotal figures in blackjack history. Famous Blackjack Players The Four Horsemen of Aberdeen – Roger Baldwin, Wilbert Cantey, Herbert Maisel, James McDermott. Pioneering work in developing the first accurate blackjack basic strategy Ian...
The Flinch
If I swung an unexpected fist to your face, you’d probably flinch. Flinching is an innate reflex developed through centuries of evolution. Professional boxers train rigorously not to flinch. It affects their ability to see clearly and, thus, react. What exactly...
Anticipation
I approach the exit ramp. Cue Hype music. Eminem’s Lose Yourself blasts on my speakers. Apart from my Hype playlist, I have either a Win or Loss playlist for the drive home. The Win playlist naturally starts off with Queen’s Don’t Stop Me Now while...
My head hurts… and I understand again
I’m a beginner pianist. Today, something clicked with me and I understand the fundamentals behind music theory. I practiced five or so hours this evening to reinforce this newfound knowledge. My head is throbbing and it’s a...
How to build a team
Start small, grow organically. You’ll find that it is an easier task organizing a two-person team. Mold a duo and give it time to harden into your foundation before tacking on a 3rd, and so on and so forth. 1st is you. The standard of excellence that defines...
The Spartan Story: Six Years Later
Below is a link to an exclusive podcast I recorded with my good friends at Blackjack Apprenticeship (recorded on 11/5/23). The Spartan Story: Six Years Later It’s raw and emotional as I delve into my deepest mental struggles at the height of my career… and somewhat of...