Reality
Is recovery from addiction possible?
After 10 years of sobriety, I tell you if I’m recovered and give my take on if recovery is possible at all.
The value of hard things
Suffering a setback makes you more rigid and resilient. Thick skin is necessary if you want to survive in the world. This is why you need to do hard things.
5 metaphors from physics and calculus on happiness
I’ve figured out how to be a happy person despite dealing with setbacks. Learn how to increase your happiness or get it back if you’ve been knocked down.
How human behavior is subject to inflation
If you’re 35 and still struggling with the challenges of a 20-year-old, you’ve lost 15 years to lifestyle inflation. You’ve gotten socially poorer.
11 reasons why we can’t have nice things
11 short reasons why humanity is doomed and we can’t have nice things. If we could fix even 2 of these our planet would become unrecognizable in the best way.
The Dichotomy of Control: A Street Smart Survival Tactic
Dichtomoty of control is the practice of focusing on what you can control and ignoring the rest. Learn how.
Dream Job or Pipe Dream? How to know if you’re just an amateur or a bonafide pro
“Amateurs think talent and dumb luck are big factors in achieving good outcomes. Or they believe that bad outcomes are the result of bad luck.”
Most Self-Help Is BS. How to Become Unrecognizable in Just 1 Year
The journey requires sacrifice, but the rewards are great. Avoid shortcuts that promise easy transformation. Embrace the trials that deliver real change.
The difference between being productive and busy
Are you busy wasting time or are you productive? It can be difficult to know the difference, but learn how in this article.
Art vs Business
“The best thing to do is create the highest quality product possible. Whatever you do, try to be the best at it and make sure you get better every day.”
5 steps to control your temper and stop being scared
You either control your emotions, or your emotions will control you. Learn how to control your temper for a better life.
Living in the hood
These posts are a collection of my experiences growing up in the ghetto. You can find out what it’s like to live in the hood without living in the hood.
How to focus better and improve concentration
Successful people use these methods to eliminate distractions, do more work in less time, overcome a lack of sleep, and increase productivity.
Your outrage makes the media rich
The media creates division because division creates engagement, and engagement drives dollars. Learn how it works and how to avoid it.
Are you tired of the sea of bullshit, scams, and hustles on the internet?
Be careful who you trust on the internet. Many are hypocrites and, in several cases, outright liars. Here’s how to know who’s real and who’s fake.
Everyone wants to live the good life
if you want a good life but are afraid to do the work required to attain it, then you’re delusional. Here’s how to stop lying to yourself and get results.
The Fear-Preparation-Familiarity Feedback Loop: How to stop being afraid of anything
The best way to deal with fear is to get ready for what you’re afraid of. Learn more about facing your fears in this article.
The Priceless Path to True Happiness—The Surprising Limits of Money and Material Possessions
Money only solves your money problems. Once your health and safety are taken care of, more money won’t do much to improve your quality of life.
The Reality of Self-Care: It’s a Process, Not a Quick Fix
Self-care is really self-improvement, and self-improvement is challenging. Here’s how to know what self-care really looks like.
Want to put your life on the fast track? Take on bigger responsibilities
The easiest to be more productive is to take on greater responsibility. This is counterintuitive, but it fuels greatness.
Monk Mode Review: How I changed my life with this intense productivity hack
How I used Monk Mode to improve my boxing, get sober, and create major change in my life.
7 things that happen when you have a baby
I became a father for the first time in 2022. There are a lot of things you never expect. Here is my perspective on what happens when you have a baby.
Why old friendships can be like scabs and scars
There comes a point in every person’s development where they outgrow old friendships. Here are the signs.
The hard way to escape the slow pull of reality’s quicksand
Your actions set things in motion in *your* universe. You create your universe the same way you create your life.
Alpha Brain Review by Chess Player - Does it really work?
Learn more about how Alpha Brain supports memory, improves cognitive performance, and increases your mental processing speed of information.
25 boxing tips for amateur and pro boxing
This article is my collection of suggestions for anyone who wants to become a better boxer. The 25 tips are broken down into four categories.
4 Reasons not to major in physics
I love my physics degree and how it modified my thinking. With that said, here’s why you shouldn’t major in physics from someone who’s done it.
A pro boxer tells you the best boxing gloves money can buy
My professional recommendations for boxing gloves. In case you don’t like my suggestions, I also teach you how to pick your own fight gloves.
How to build resilience (a stoic perspective)
Discover how to build resilience in life by asking yourself specific questions on a daily basis, and following the works of these philosophers.
Here’s how to mature as a man
If I had a time machine, here’s what I’d tell my younger on how to mature as a man.
What happens when you learn to fight (+ benefits)
Learning to fight is transformative to your mind, body, and confidence. In this article you’ll understand the undeniable benefits.
Should I shave my head?: Surprising pros and cons
To shave your head or not? As someone who has rocked the bald head but currently chooses not to, I give you my opinion on when you should—or shouldn’t.
Robert Anton Wilson quotes on politics, disinformation, & conspiracy
Despite being written in 1984, Prometheus Rising by Robert Anton Wilson has some solid predictions about the next 30 years that are startlingly accurate.
Important quotes and big ideas from George Orwell’s “1984”
Some people say that 2022 is more like the world of George Orwell’s “1984.” I read the book and collected quotes so you can see for yourself.
My review of Hairmetto Topical Saw Palmetto
Hairmetto Topical Saw Palmetto is an all-natural alternative to topical finasteride. I’ve been using it in my hair loss stack for over a year.
Here’s why boxing is the toughest sport you’ll ever learn
I’ve been a boxer for over a decade. Here’s why it’s the toughest sport to learn
My experience using the derma roller for hair regrowth
This article discusses how is used derma rolling for hair regrowth. It worked to reverse hair loss and preserve non-transplanted hairs after my FUE surgery.
The 5 best supplements for boxing and martial arts
A comprehensive review of supplements for boxers and martial artists: how they work, why you should use them, and how to pick the right ones.
Ed Latimore hair loss prevention and maintenance protocol
After my FUE transplant, I needed to put together a program to keep the hair I had left. This protocol was born from what I figured out.
My experience using topical finasteride+minoxidil spray
Propecia has too many adverse effects. Rogaine doesn’t work well enough. Hair transplants are too expensive. Here is an affordable hair loss solution.
The best face oil for men (2022)
A comprehensive review of popular men’s face oils: how they work, why you should use them, and how to pick the right one for you.
Why is calculus hard?
I failed calculus three times. On the 4th try, it clicked. I now have a BA in physics and a minor in math. Here’s how I finally learned calculus.
Quotes from Viktor Frankl’s “Man’s Search For Meaning”
In Man’s Search For Meaning, Viktor Frankl teaches from his experiences surviving the Nazi Concentration. Here are the powerful quotes.
5 lessons from getting punched in the face
Getting punched in the face isn’t that bad. In fact, it can be the source of some valuable lessons. Here are five things you can learn from the experience.
My Chess.com Chess Improvement Plan
This is a plan that I’ll be implementing to improve my rating on Chess.com in the rapid and daily games. Not for OTB but could work.
My experience using Gorilla Mode Dream
A comprehensive review of the Gorilla Dream sleep & recovery formula: what I think of it, how I use it, and how it compares to other popular sleep aids.
Miyamoto Musashi’s Dokkodo: 21 Stoic rules for life
In this post, I’ll find modern meaning and interpretation of Miyamoto Musashi’s short classic “Dokkodo”.
20 signs that you grew up in the hood
Here are 20 signs that you grew up in the hood. But if you grew up in the hood, you don’t really need these to know.
How to learn calculus (even if you’re bad at math)
I failed calculus three times. On the 4th try, it clicked. I now have a BA in physics and a minor in math. Here’s how I finally learned calculus.
I tried mastic gum. Here’s my honest review
Want to develop a more masculine, attractive face? Mastic gum will not only shape your jawine, but will make you healthier. Read my review on Greek mastic gum.
Impossible Sleep recreates Huberman’s sleep cocktail
I haven’t been sleeping well, so I tried Impossible Sleep. Learn how this supplement can help you sleep as well.
5 things I learned growing up in the projects
Growing up in the projects is rough. I managed to get out, but these lessons I learned in the ghetto will stay with me forever.
The 4 secret reasons why college is a huge waste of time
In this day and age, college is a bad idea for so many reasons. In this article, I tell you the four major ones AND give you some alternatives.
Life’s not fair. How to deal with it.
Life is fair because it’s unfair to everyone. Learn how to take the unfair lemons in life and make lemonade. This is a skill that will change your life.
6 steps to quit drinking on your own
Tired of struggling with alcohol? This post will show you how to take a break from booze so you can get your physical, emotional, and mental health in order.
5 lessons from working at a homeless shelter
I once worked at a men’s homeless shelter. Here are five powerful lessons I learned from homeless people.
My experience getting an FUE hair transplant
I detail my experience getting 3200 grafts of hair transplanted in an FUE hair restoration procedure. Before/after and timeline photos included.
5 reasons you’re broke: How to stop being poor
Why was I broke? I was poor because of the problems on this list. If you don’t have enough money, learn the unsuspecting reasons why.
Why am I so unhappy? (5 reasons and real solutions)
Everyone wants to be happy. But so few people are. This post explores why you aren’t excited about your life and what to do about it.
8 ways to stop caring about what people think
I used to care what everyone else thought about me. Getting over the fear of judgment was one of the best things I ever did. Here’s how you can too.
9 lessons from living by crackheads & crack dealers
I grew up in the projects and learned a lot about crackheads and crack dealers. Here are some little-known facts about them.
How to change your life in 10 months: 10 steps
I was once a broke alcoholic. Then I changed my life. Now I’m a sober top 1% earner. Here are the 10 things I did to change my life.
6 reasons to be grateful
Gratitude can make any situation better, but only if you understand it. Learn how and why to express gratitude.
Hard work beats talent
Hard work will always beat talent. In this article, learn why and how to work harder than the competition.
8 lessons from losing a fight
You learn more valuable life lessons losing than you do from winning. These are 8 valuable lessons I learned from getting knocked out in front of the world.
The 31 ways to be a better man
These are 30 lessons I’ve learned about becoming a better man. I’m not the best version, but I’ve Improved and this guide can help you too.
Best books on the mental and emotional side of fighting
A curated list of the most influential, memorable, and instructive books that I have read over my entire life.
Lessons from the ghetto: willingness to fight
Fighting in the hood is always about more than just fighting. The following is an important lesson I learned from living and fighting in the hood.
8 secrets to being way more competitive
Everyone thinks they’re competitive, but they aren’t. They just like to win. This list teaches you how to be more competitive.
48 boxing quotes from Ed Latimore
Here are 48 life lessons I learned from being a boxer. You may never fight, but if you use these lessons, you’ll gain a huge advantage in the world.
No one gives a shit about you
You ask yourself, “Why nobody gives a damn about me?” I have the answer. No one cares about you. It’s not personal. It’s just human nature.