Ancient China, Tang Dynasty, and alchemists are working on solving mortality through their creations. Trial after trial, and they discover saltpeter, a compound soon to be the main ingredient in gunpowder. Gunpowder! A project to extend a single man’s life ended up taking an interesting turn. Who knew, that by destroying their enemies, they could extend their own lives? Well, I’m sure it wasn’t intended this way… but how incredible it is, to come up with something so sensational! To come up with something so… unique, history-shaping, and, well, *explosive*!
But, if that’s where you thought this article was going, no, be disappointed. This was a classic bait-and-switch, one of the tricks most often used to garner attention through that same sensational approach that makes one seem unique and interesting.
What’s the most common article you’ll see on the web? Tell me if this scores a memory with you:
15 Weight-Loss Tricks Revealed by Superstar Surgeon Will Blow You Away!
What hogwash do they think they’re bathing you in? Nonsense. Of course, you’ve tried it all, right? But the spot where your ego seldom exists tells you there’s more to the journey, so you think about giving it a read.
Sure, sure, there is more to it. But you’ll get a lot more done with push-ups and a quick jog than sitting down and reading, right? Less questions, more actions.
Ultimately, the goal is to live with physical freedom and a dumb smile on our faces, finding more for ourselves than our least fond neighbors. Well, if you’re an American like me, that sounds about right. Try to compliment your neighbors, by the way, and it’ll help out even if it feels like it doesn’t. It just won’t help right away like those 15 weight-loss tricks pretend they will.
Switching Gears!
Have you ever tried caring less about what other people say about you? I tried. It works better than being paralyzed by opinions, that’s for sure! I heard something interesting lately.
“That guy doesn’t have it right, but it’ll help you to try his approach for a while. See what it’s like to drop social responsibility, and let people talk ill about you.”
It’s kind of bold to believe I’ve been like that all this time, but I’m a being of extremes as a way to find my balance. I had to practice to get like that. Maybe I’m more like your everyday American by taking that approach, but it sure helps when everyone and anyone is out there to laugh at your difference. I have hardly met anyone as timidly kind as I was, who didn’t disgust me. I know, it’s really disappointing. Why are we disgusted by kindness, as if it’s a weakness. Honestly, maybe we all need social rehab or something.
It’s a hot day out there! Get some hydration! I’d rather you didn’t collapse before me, or else I’d feel like I’m getting left behind.