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Kanō Jigoro

Kanō Jigoro, the legendary founder of Judo. Despite being a smaller man, he could toss large men with ease.

The name Judo means “the gentle way” and the sport is built on principles such as justice, courtesy, safety, and modesty. Kanō saw the martial art as a way to bring people together, even while throwing opponents to the mat.

Born in 1860 in Mikage (now part of Kobe), Kanō moved to Tokyo with his father at age 11. Though he was known as a child prodigy in school, he often faced adversity. To build strength, he became determined to study the martial art of Jujutsu. During his time as a student at Tokyo University, he finally found someone who would teach him—Jujutsu master and former samurai Fukuda Hachinosuke. 

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The Hardest Pill To Swallow About Self-Improvement

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One tendency I’ve noticed about a lot of us who are into self-development is that we are incredibly hungry for information.

Some of us may have had neglectful parents or an upbringing that was very scarce, we may have not gotten the encouragement for self-betterment, we have no one around us who are striving for the best — so we want to consume and process all the information, methods, tips, and tricks we can.

I think that’s great because being deeply desirous to change yourself is better than being apathetic and lethargic.

Unfortunately, this over-consumption of information can become gluttony. Gluttony then leads to lethargy, which then leads to sloth and not doing anything with this information.

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Why Luca Brasi Deserved More in ‘The Godfather’ Film – Wanderer

He Played ‘John Bender’ in The Breakfast Club. See Judd Nelson Now at 63 – Ned Hardy

How to Save for a House: The Comprehensive Guide to Homeownership – Of Dollars And Data

How to maximize the life of your coffee beans with this simple and air-tight storage solution – Amazon

How to (actually) talk to kids. It’s not dissimilar from talking to other adults, but even the most well-meaning grown-ups can forget that – VOX

Guy tailgaites a man who is driving with his wife and child, cuts his way and leaving no option but to defend his family – Reddit

Wrestler John Cena Sets New Record For Most Make-A-Wish Foundation Dreams Fulfilled – Bored Panda

She Played April on Baywatch. See Kelly Packard Now at 48 – Wanderer

The Art of Friendship: How to Travel Together

Highest Grossing Music Tours Of All-Time – Stats Panda

How to Find Love as an Introverted Man: Navigating Relationships Beyond Bars, Drinking, and Small Talk – Knowledge For Men

Inside Pharrell’s World at Louis Vuitton—and the New Era of Fashion He’s Leading – GQ

How the iMac saved Apple – The Verge

Babbling 18-Month-Old Sued By Red Hot Chili Peppers for Plagiarism – The Hard Times

Retired NFL Star Michael Oher Claims ‘Blind Side’ Film Was A Complete Lie That Cost Him Millions – ESPN

15 Worst Things About Retro Gaming – Den of Geek

The Ideal Man According to 7 Different Philosophers – Art of Manliness

Visualizing the $105 Trillion World Economy in One Chart – Visual Capitalist

 

What is Occam’s Razor?

Occams razor

Occam’s razor is often misstated as “the simplest answer is the correct one,” but it should more accurately be “the simplest answer is the best starting point to investigate.”

The idea is that the more different variables or assumptions have to add up to get to a solution, the more difficult it is to investigate, and the less likely it is to occur in general. “Entities should not be multiplied beyond necessity.” is the classical way to state it.

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What Is Self Discipline And How To Build More Of It

What Is Self Discipline

Self-discipline means that you do the things that you know are right or beneficial, even if they’re difficult. But what does that really mean? What does that actually look like?

People often associate self-discipline with diet and exercise, but it goes beyond that. Yes, staying active and eating clean in our current culture takes discipline, but being a self-disciplined person goes way beyond that.

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Linkage

What I Wish My Dad Taught Me When I Was Little, According To 11 Men – Fatherly

She Played ‘Pennsatucky’ In Orange is the New Black. See Taryn Manning Now at 44 – Ned Hardy

Here’s What a $5 Million Retirement Looks Like in America – WSJ

She Played ‘Lois Lane’ On Smallville. See Erica Durance Now At 44 – Wanderer

This Charles Bronson Impersonator Managed a Movie Career With the Icon’s Face – Collider

Treat your cat to this absurdly cool cat scratching post. Really nice design! – Amazon

5 Ways Direct Sunlight Can Damage Your Laptop – How To Geek

Before Camping Got Wimpy: Roughing It With the Victorians – Collectors Weekly

The Beginner’s Guide to Catching Your First Fish – Field and Stream

Here’s How To Safely And Quickly Put Out A Grease Fire – Delish

What Your Innovation Process Should Look Like – HBR

“You Can’t Stop What’s Coming” – A Character Study of No Country For Old Men’s, Sheriff Ed Tom Bell – Wanderer

11 Ways to Score Great Smelling Laundry Without Fabric Softener and Dryer Sheets – Apartment Therapy

The Changing Face of the Pug—and the Project to Remake It – Telegraph

7 Misconceptions About the Civil War – Mental Floss

Here’s Exactly How Aliens Could Use Black Holes to Generate Energy – Popular Mechanics

15 Awkward Moments We Can All Relate To – Linkiest

10 Signs of Heart Failure You Should Never Ignore, According to Doctors

Track Your Work With the Kanban Method: Visualize where you’re at in any project with this beloved method – Life Hacker