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Mark Manson’s The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck is, as he states, “a counterintuitive approach to living a good life.”  Regardless if you need/want this hand in self-help, it’s a wonderful read as he bluntly sheds light on the modern everyday life, revealing dark corners that most of us aren’t aware of or just blatantly ignore.  His rip on “The Feedback Loop from Hell” (Facebook) is especially encouraging, as I shared very similar ideas in my previous post “Bookend” this past August.

It’s always nice to know when you aren’t alone in thoughts and ideas.

My narration in this video is an excerpt from his book, something I believe everyone needs to hear (and something I wish I wrote, because it’s so damn good).​  Hope you enjoy.

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Butterfly

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I’m sure that most folks are familiar with the Butterfly Effect, yeah? If not, here’s the simplified concept – small changes that occurred over here can result in larger changes somewhere way over there.

It’s best to see it in line with time travel. For example, I get in my DeLorean and go back to 1920. I walk into a bar, sneeze, and when I return to 2016, Joseph Stalin is not only still alive, but also the President of the United States.

Case and point, when you time travel – take Flonase with you (it really works).

But here’s the real story I want to tell – I’ve been swimming. A lot, primarily because I’ve been nursing a back injury suffered this passed May. I wake up and go to bed in pain, and everything in between is alleviated by being in water. Great cardio without any impact absorbed by the spine. That’s a nice win.

The simplest, yet constantly forgotten idea has remained at the forefront since I’ve surrendered myself to the pool – just keep swimming, and better is reached when you letter better in.

And as I let my man Justin Timberlake take it to the chorus below, my hope is that the effect of this action of mine can lead to something better for you.  For me.  For all of us.

And Joseph Stalin is still super dead.​

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Removed

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Earlier today, I actually attempted to share something on my Facebook – my first in four months – only because it garnered a small viral flame on Instagram.  I thought to expand its reach on another platform.

Unfortunately, FB decided to prevent the post from happening due to copyright violations (I used a “real” song as background music).

That’s a bit of a bummer, because I had a lot of fun putting it together.  I have even confirmed proof that several folks in charge of Homeland Security in Washington, DC. watched my video, and thoroughly enjoyed it.  So much – that they all agreed that it’s pieces of fine cinematic art like mine is exactly what will uplift the spirits of America.

Okay, that last part is a bit of a stretch on my part.  But really, it was watched and approved by Homeland Security.  Too bad it’s not good enough do FB.

So here’s my loophole – my good and trusted blog.  Try and remove this (or just visit my Instagram, @_michaelarce).

Oh, and don’t nunchuck in the kitchen.  Unless your a highly trained ninja and reached the ultimate levels of badassery.

Like me.


(Original IG Caption, 8/22/16 at 21:00 hours)

You know that song at the end of Fast and the Furious 5? I like that song. And why do most people hate Mondays? Not me, I love Mondays. So what the hell is in my tea? Because I am on one tonight. Simple reminder – don’t take life too seriously. #putahammeronit #YOLO