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// Chris Williamson
The Resilience Gap: Why Training for the Difficult Matters in a Fragmented World
In an age of radical convenience, we are losing the very friction required to build a resilient mind. From the bizarre training habits of elite athletes to the high-stakes legal battles in Hollywood, the symptoms of a society optimized for the wrong metrics are everywhere. Why are men reporting record-low levels of intimacy while dating apps reach peak dominance, and what can we learn from those who intentionally choose the difficult path?
May 30, 2022
6 min read
// Chris Williamson
Integrity Under the Bar: Navigating the Ethics of Performance and Power
The world of Olympic weightlifting is facing a 'death penalty' as systemic corruption and doping scandals threaten to remove the sport from the 2028 Games. We explore the dark reality of 'pay-to-play' schemes orchestrated by sports mafiosos and the psychological toll on athletes forced to choose between their integrity and their potential. Can a complete 'cleaning of the house' save the future of the barbell, or is the corruption too deeply embedded to be purged?
Dec 18, 2021
7 min read

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