Perils of Modern Convenience

We live in a world of modern convenience.

Convenience store is a block away? There’s a car for that. Office is one flight of stairs away? There’s an elevator for that.

So this brings up the question…

Why make life harder?

An Illness of Sedentation

There are few external influences in modern society that force physical (and in many cases mental) exertion.

Cars, elevators, televisions, phones, and much of modern technology has been both a blessing. They’ve significantly improved our quality of life. Yet this blessing is in part, a curse. Encouraging our downfall in some regards.

With so much convenience, we’ve become weak and fragile. Not only as individuals, but society as a whole. Gone are the days we had to hunt or farm our own food, walk a mile to school, or generally get our hands dirty.

It isn’t without consequence.

Nowadays you look at a sea of frail and weak men, many obese (>40% of America is obese, and >30% is overweight). At best, they’re living a life of mediocrity, supported by the mediocre masses.

Changing Trajectory

This is not how we were meant to live, and it’s certainly not good for our minds or bodies. Yet here we are, a product of our environment.

I refuse to accept this trajectory, and so should you.

Your life doesn’t have to be a mediocre existence of Netflix binging and boozing, because while your environment may allow (and even encourage) this type of life, it’s not inevitable.

Demand better. Don’t rely on anyone or anything else. Make a promise that you’ll be the best version of yourself.

Get your hands dirty. Build, fix, lift. It doesn’t matter what you choose, but for f*cks sake, choose something better than wasting away!

Making Change

Seek to challenge yourself. When you accomplish a challenge, seek out another. Continually test and surpass your limits.

Choose the difficult paths in life. It’s not easy in the moment, but it’ll leave you with a sense of accomplishment, and a stronger, more resilient human. Grit has never been a negative characteristic.

Become a net positive to yourself, your family, and society as a whole. You’ll likely find your purpose along the way.

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