Inconsistency, incompetence, and lies are all cut short by the ground. It will stop you if you can't stop yourself.

Apperance is a Consequence of Fitness.

Ultimately, I wanted to own a big truck, exercise my second Amendment rights, listen to hardcore music, and let my congressman know how poorly he represents me. None of this could occur in France.

So go ahead, break stuff. Break yourself on the once-hard edges of yourself. And recycle the debris into the foundation of your future.

One hour three times per week in the gym is no counterbalance to all of the other behavior in those other 165 hours

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.

Crested Butte is for spectators; Chamonix is for participants.