Logging my life and having fun along the way
From high-mileage trails to deep-dive theories, this is a personal log documenting the lessons learned through adventure and experiences.
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Travel Destinations and Guides
TLDR: I rode a $258 Walmart gravel bike 3,112km from Seattle to St. Louis via historic rail trails with zero mechanical failures. Embracing Stoic grit, I survived collapsed tunnels, swamps, and brutal 35 km/h headwinds—proving hardship rewards you with epic highs, character, and absolute clarity on what is actually easy.
Competitive Running & Training
I automated my Strava data so I can spend less time looking at my laptop and more time getting lost on trails. Check out how I built a 100% cloud-automated fitness dashboard.
Fandom Analysis & Hobbies
Night City won. I sold my soul to Arasaka for a sterile lie and lived to regret betraying Johnny. A raw look at identity, corporate dystopia, and why I’m going back to burn it all down.
Lessons Learned and Finances
TL;DR: I’ve combined Existentialism, Stoicism, and Confucian reciprocity into "The Rossophical Method"—my blueprint for reclaiming time from the corporate grind. By choosing my own path, embracing voluntary hardship, and practicing micro-scale respect, I’m shifting from a default existence to a life of deliberate, intentional action.
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My competitive spirit is fueled by diverse challenges: from the grueling 100K ultra trails—my favorite distance—to road marathons, triathlons, Hyrox, and swimming events. This log tracks the data, discipline, and lessons learned from them all.
You are what you do, not what you say you’ll do – Carl Jung
