This is something that I’ve been thinking about for a while. When I mention it to other people they just kinda look at me sideways, but the more I look into it the more I believe it. People are afraid of freedom. The default state of most humans is to be ruled over, subjugated.
Now that sounds harsh, so let’s dial it back some. When a group of people go out to lunch, how many people say “I’ll go wherever” or “I don’t care”? The worst is “Somebody just make a decision so we can go!” People just standing around, waiting to see who will be the leader, like taking charge is something to be avoided! Every single person in that group could have solved the issue at hand, but none of them do because they’re all waiting to be told what to do.
I’m no different. My natural state is to let someone else take over. My mind wants someone else to make decisions for me, take risks for me, even tell me what to do. The only reason you don’t see me out there advocating for progressive, protectionist, tax-and-spend nanny state policies is because I know what happens when those kinds of policies are put in place.
As my mind wants someone else to make decisions for me, so does my body wish to sit on the couch and watch TV. I try to limit both for the same reason. Laziness is easy, and leads us to ruin. We all need to strive to avoid laziness wherever possible. Take the stairs. Cook dinner instead of ordering Postmates. Shoot B8’s at 25 yards instead of at 10. And always take responsibility for your own life whenever you can.
Sorry for the lower effort in the posts the last two weeks, I have a newborn at home and she’s reprioritized my time. I’ll still post weekly, so don’t worry about that. I’ll get back to my normal posts soon.
Stay free, and I’ll see you next Friday. -S_S
Pro-Gun Millennial 
So true.
The harsh reality is that too many people have been coached into giving up their agency. Starting from very young, we’ve had it beaten into our minds that we need to respect the “authority figure,” regardless of whether that authority is deserved. Conflicts shouldn’t be resolved directly anymore, but arbitrated by an authority.
The behavior insidiously leaks into all aspects of our lives. Nobody is responsible for owning their successes, or their failures.
“You didn’t build that.”
The end result is this swirling drain where precious few even know how to take control over their lives and decisions. The prospect of doing so is downright terrifying because there are real consequences they might never have faced, otherwise.
“The bravest are surely those who have the clearest vision of what is before them, glory and danger alike, and yet notwithstanding, go out to meet it.”
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I’m reading David Goggins book ‘You Can’t Hurt Me’ which ties a lot of his mindset in with this post. I’m 50% finished and recommend it.
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