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get your testosterone levels checked. often problems that manifest themselves between human beings have an underlying physical cause. take up a character build

get your testosterone levels checked. often problems that manifest themselves between human beings have an underlying physical cause. take up a character building sport like BJJ where it is difficult to cheat. this acclimates you to physical closeness and the human touch (non-sexual intimacy, fellowship, brotherhood), strength and dominance (power, abuse, corruption), technique and body mechanics (spatial awareness, developing creativity), practice and repetition (dedication, art), competition and individual effort (confidence, respect), teamwork and collaboration (being human). sports teach children how to navigate and are used to develop the mind and strengthen the body for life. they are miniature wars with battles, leaders, and self discovery. if you did play sports as a child maybe revisit that time and try to understand if something was getting in the way of your learning. expecting the world to change for you while remaining adamant about not changing yourself is exactly where species meets extinction.

iopuy 8y ago
I agree with the adoption of a sport. If BJJ is not quite up your alley may I suggest running? 5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon... which ever you can see yourself enjoying most. I've tried running, BJJ (blue belt), crossfit (injured myself), softball, flag football, and soccer and I alway come home to racing. There is nothing quite like it. When I, as a man in my mid 30's am racing down the last 100 meters against a 65 year old I can't help but think they have found the fountain of youth. The confidence, friendships, and experiences races build are things you can treasure forever. The only drawback I have found is the emaciated look that serious runners develop after prolonged training (months to years). It does sound vain but in reality that is what has kept me from pursuing it even more competitively. I'd love to hear the thoughts of other runners out there, is this an issue you struggle with?
gpvos 8y ago
BJJ = Brazilian jiu-jitsu
Raphmedia 8y ago
> get your testosterone levels checked. I am on medications that are testosterone blockers as a side effect. My testosterone levels are close to 0. I have none of those issues. You are giving too much importance to one single hormone.

iopuy 8y ago

I agree with the adoption of a sport. If BJJ is not quite up your alley may I suggest running? 5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon... which ever you can see yourself enjoying most. I've tried running, BJJ (blue belt), crossfit (injured myself), softball, flag football, and soccer and I alway come home to racing. There is nothing quite like it. When I, as a man in my mid 30's am racing down the last 100 meters against a 65 year old I can't help but think they have found the fountain of youth. The confidence, friendships, and experiences races build are things you can treasure forever. The only drawback I have found is the emaciated look that serious runners develop after prolonged training (months to years). It does sound vain but in reality that is what has kept me from pursuing it even more competitively. I'd love to hear the thoughts of other runners out there, is this an issue you struggle with?

gpvos 8y ago

BJJ = Brazilian jiu-jitsu

Raphmedia 8y ago

> get your testosterone levels checked. I am on medications that are testosterone blockers as a side effect. My testosterone levels are close to 0. I have none of those issues. You are giving too much importance to one single hormone.