Sometimes you must sacrifice yourself on the altar of effort to be reminded of what and who you could become if you applied yourself.

Some of us wake up. Others roll over.

Apperance is a Consequence of Fitness.

It doesn't have to be fun to be fun.

Effort and pain may not be avoided. Physical and psychological breakdowns occur. The support of a like-minded group, dedicated to The Art of Suffering, provides a safety net. An individual will push harder and risk more in the company of trustworthy peers.

Success can breed contempt, and a casual attitude toward danger.

Modern man is conditioned to expect instant gratification, but any success or triumph realized quickly, with only marginal effort, is necessarily shallow. Meaningful achievement takes time, hard work, persistence, patience, proper intent and self-awareness. The path to success is punctuated by failure, consolidation, and renewed effort.