0929 Today marks four full days without opening any social media. What a salutary change. I am gradually reclaiming my time, attention, and peace of mind. It is truly wonderful. I may not have the highest Eiken score for the time being, but I intend to achieve something remarkable by taking a completely different route. I have no interest in spending my days trying to one-up other people. I find such behavior profoundly ignoble. 0928 When I fail to do what I know I should, my mental well-being tends to deteriorate. Well then, another day begins. "Waste no more time arguing what a good man should be. Be one." -- Marcus Aurelius I always listen to his lectures. Arthur Brooks, professor at Harvard University 0925 Another cup of tea to refresh myself. I took a good look at my lower body for the first time in quite a while and realized that it has become surprisingly muscular without going to the gym. I've put an enormous amount of work into training...
