Category: Willpower
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The Shape of Willpower: Faya
Read more: The Shape of Willpower: FayaIn ancient times, there was a land named Esperia,where harmony prevailed, thanks to the 7 Shapes. Faya was the Shape of Willpower.Her color was a fiery red, like the burning flame of a fire.Just like fire, she represented the will to try new things and embrace new challenges.Though adversity can often seem too hard to…
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What Can Kung Fu Hustle Teach Us About Growth, Responsibility, and the Future of Humanity?
Read more: What Can Kung Fu Hustle Teach Us About Growth, Responsibility, and the Future of Humanity?How does a martial arts comedy inspire self-growth? Kung Fu Hustle (Chinese: 功夫; lit. ‘Kung Fu’) is a 2004 martial arts action comedy film directed, produced, and co-written by Stephen Chow. The story revolves around a murderous neighbourhood gang, a poor village with unlikely heroes, and an aspiring gangster’s fierce journey to find his true…
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Can Quantum Leap Teach Us About Change, Learning, and Influence?
Read more: Can Quantum Leap Teach Us About Change, Learning, and Influence?Why do we fantasize about changing the past instead of shaping the future? Quantum Leap is an American science fiction television series created by Donald P. Bellisario in 1989. I watched it when it aired on French TV, and it was certainly one of my favorite shows. The concept was fascinating—each episode followed the main…
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Schindler’s List: “Whoever saves one life saves the world entire.”
Read more: Schindler’s List: “Whoever saves one life saves the world entire.”What does it take to break free from passivity? Schindler’s List is a 1993 American epic historical drama film directed and produced by Steven Spielberg. It is based on the historical novel Schindler’s Ark (1982) by Thomas Keneally. The film follows Oskar Schindler, a German industrialist who saved more than a thousand mostly Polish-Jewish refugees…
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How Does Free Solo Reflect Neuroplasticity, Balance, and the Pursuit of Excellence?
Read more: How Does Free Solo Reflect Neuroplasticity, Balance, and the Pursuit of Excellence?Free Solo is a 2018 American documentary film directed by Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, profiling rock climber Alex Honnold’s quest to achieve the first-ever free solo ascent of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park in June 2017. Watching it a few years ago, I still remember the sweat on my hands and feet—I…
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How Does Finding Your Feet Inspire Us to Embrace Change and Neuroplasticity?
Read more: How Does Finding Your Feet Inspire Us to Embrace Change and Neuroplasticity?Watching Finding Your Feet (2018) with my wife was a delightful experience. This British comedy may not be the greatest movie of all time, but it has a warm heart if you set aside the clichés and stereotypes it leans on. The story revolves around Sandra, a woman whose life is upended when she discovers…
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The Lion King: A Story of Growth, Responsibility, and Emotional Healing
Read more: The Lion King: A Story of Growth, Responsibility, and Emotional HealingReleased in 1994 by Disney, The Lion King is certainly one of the most famous animated movies ever created. As I write these very lines, the sequel to the live-action version of the movie, Mufasa: The Lion King, is being released in theaters. With plans to see it, it seemed like the perfect occasion to…
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Climbing and Balance in Life: Lessons from Patrick Edlinger
Read more: Climbing and Balance in Life: Lessons from Patrick EdlingerThe end of the year, with Christmas and New Year festivities, often becomes a time of overindulgence in food and drink while neglecting exercise. For many, the cold weather only dampens motivation. However, these are precisely the moments when we should remind ourselves of our daily habits, particularly maintaining fitness. While reflecting on ideas for…
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Fitness, Nutrition, and Sleep: Lessons from Eyeshield 21 for a Healthy Life
Read more: Fitness, Nutrition, and Sleep: Lessons from Eyeshield 21 for a Healthy LifeI couldn’t properly exercise when I went back to France for a few days, and yesterday marked two weeks since I last visited the bouldering gym. I woke up feeling a bit tired despite the short break from my routine. This highlights the importance of regular fitness practice. Inspired by watching Invictus recently and my…
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Finding Purpose in Redemption: Lessons from Ordinary Angels
Read more: Finding Purpose in Redemption: Lessons from Ordinary AngelsDuring a recent flight to Paris, I stumbled upon the movie Ordinary Angels, starring Hilary Swank. I hadn’t heard of it before but decided to give it a try—and it spoke to me deeply for numerous reasons. Inspired by a true story that took place during the 1994 North American cold wave, the movie follows…