The Lion’s Den

Never try to be better than someone else. But always be learning from others. Never cease trying to be the best you can be. One is under your control, the other isn’t.

- Coach John Wooden

We are up on this stage because of 4 AM. Dream and let nothing stand in your way. - Kobe Bryant 24

The Count of Monte Cristo’s description of the harshest sections of La Force - prison - known as the Saint-Bernard in Chapter 107; The Lion’s Den. Living around hardened & desperate people can create intense situations which are simply unavoidable.

For this Ronin Warrior all has been a gift. Great Endeavors involve a Life Mission > Not a Career.

In the past California Penal experience my closer allies were often from ‘others’ such as connected Mexican gangsters to a few powerful intense individuals.

Embrace the grind & finding beautiful moments amongst others looking to kick & scratch out of their circumstances. Incredible Outlook. Embracing Tenacity.

The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane. - Marcus Aurelius, Meditations

Running over the winter to extreme motivation centered around embracing suffering has helped callus a weak mind.

Fuck broken bones in the feet. Forget the weight. Move.

This is the year for an inflection point. Time to move daily - embracing the challenges with continued capital accretion.

Past Bootcamps didn’t wake up the genius.

External goals for family or recognition may be secondary, plausibly destructive if not committed to the mission.

Young people will need real capital for what’s coming.

Our goal is to provide solutions to communities and those who work with us… 

The focus in sports & games is mostly a psychological operation with junk spewed thru Disney toxic ESPN or other sites. Learning to own real businesses and services is the war game.

In another life #34 thought of himself as tough… real deal now is mental, physical & spiritual.

Tired and worn out from sleeping in a car. As Jacko says - “Good.” Go do some push ups and get back to work.

This has been a good year to see New England, learn about family and other businesses. Staying power for the portfolio. Increasing intellectual capital.

Met some incredible friends forever here upon this endeavor.

Time to learn Spanish, build and prepare for the Silver State after a trip south.

- CAS