Tag Archives: Philosophy

We Learn More From Setbacks Than Successes, And Even Mr. Miyagi Had To Learn To Suck It Up!

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Kevin Morgan

Hi folks, welcome! Do you remember Mr. Miyagi, the all-wise mentor of the Karate Kid, who still had trouble being outdone by the neophyte, Daniel? There are great lessons to be learned from that movie, which I enjoyed a lot. … Continue reading →

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How Lucky I Am To Be A 70-Year Old Ironman-Distance Triathlete In Spite Of My Aortic Disease - Not Dead Yet!

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Kevin Morgan

Hi folks, welcome! Life is fragile, live it while you can! I was sitting here having a glass of wine, with two dogs (Willbe and Scooter) and one cat (Cat), enjoying a glass of wine, and it occurred to me … Continue reading →

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Ironman Or Aorta Man, Every Day Is An Adventure, Whether You Are In North Carolina Or Japan

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Kevin Morgan

“You will never reach your destination if you stop and throw stones at every dog that barks” Winston Churchill quote, cited by Master Blogger, Jeff Bullas. App: ap/ noun COMPUTING A self-contained program or piece of software designed to fulfill … Continue reading →

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Cliff Notes For Life? Isn’t It Better To Read The Book? But Then “To The Making Of Books There Is No End, And Much Study Wearies The Mind”

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Kevin Morgan

“Yes! She will wake again Although her glowing limbs are motionless, And silent those sweet lips, Once breathing eloquence That might have soothed the tiger’s rage Or thawed the cold heart of a conqueror…” by Trevor Morgan (my brother) - … Continue reading →

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Two Big Philosophical Mistakes: Education For Grades And Sports For Winning

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Kevin Morgan

“In order to live, man must act; in order to act, he must make choices; in order to make choices, he must define a code of values; in order to define a code of values, he must know what he … Continue reading →

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Bot Attack, Finding My Business Niche, And Please Don’t Let Me Become A Grumpy Old Man!

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Kevin Morgan

Hi folks, welcome! Hey, Ironman triathletes, I know you want to train, but don’t turn into a grumpy old (or young) man (or woman) if something gets in your way from time to time - it’s called life. The cat … Continue reading →

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Hors de Combat And Do We Really Turn Into Our Parents?

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Kevin Morgan

“Old people are cranky, slow and boring. Kids are noisy, restless and irritating. For most of us, life is about making sure we stay as awesome as we are right now — we’ll always love our video games, and music, … Continue reading →

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