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Marcus Aurelius was Roman Emperor from CE 161 to 180. He ruled with Lucius Verus as co-emp

The Renaissance Surgeon

The Renaissance person does not limit his or her pursuit of knowledge to one area or even to one discipline. In this space, I share experiences, perspectives and reflections, which the philosopher in all of us might find worth perusal.

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The Renaissance Surgeon

May 31, 20233 min

Performance

The Discipline of Restraint

I have traditionally had only one strategy for running races: run as fast as I possibly can over the given distance. Kenyan style. ...

'Why Did You Do Something You Didn't Want to Do?'

The Renaissance Surgeon

Mar 3, 20234 min

Mindset

'Why Did You Do Something You Didn't Want to Do?'

My kids are at an age where they are constantly asking for definitions of words and phrases. Answering these questions is sometimes...

What You Can Learn From a Child's Mindset

The Renaissance Surgeon

Feb 21, 20235 min

Mindset

What You Can Learn From a Child's Mindset

As I stepped outside into the pre-dawn winter morning, I set my course for a cafe named ‘First Tracks,’ the establishment which offered...

High Performance at Any Age: How to Reframe Your Thoughts About Performance Over Time

The Renaissance Surgeon

Feb 11, 20233 min

Performance

High Performance at Any Age: How to Reframe Your Thoughts About Performance Over Time

When I went for my training run this morning, I knew I could not hit the pace that I had marked out on my training plan. My legs just...

5 Mental Techniques to Improve Performance

The Renaissance Surgeon

Feb 3, 20233 min

Performance

5 Mental Techniques to Improve Performance

Here are five ideas on how to harness the power of your mind to accomplish what you want and tap into your potential. Feed the...

The Renaissance Surgeon

Jan 22, 20234 min

Performance

Do You Have a Peak Performance Mindset?

Embracing a peak performance mindset will elevate your achievement in any area. Specific mental training tools and techniques will help...

The Renaissance Surgeon

Jan 6, 20233 min

Performance

Don't Set Realistic Goals This Year

“Being what most people think is realistic is only a way of justifying negative thinking.” - Bob Rotella, How Champions Think We need...

The Renaissance Surgeon

Dec 30, 20227 min

Books

The Best Books I Read in 2022

Growing up, my siblings and I used to exchange Christmas gifts each year. We would do it on Christmas Eve, after returning from the...

10 Ways I Practice Movement Without Exercising

The Renaissance Surgeon

Nov 18, 20224 min

Performance

10 Ways I Practice Movement Without Exercising

When most people think of movement, they think of exercise. Almost everyone acknowledges that exercise is good for us. After all, it’s...

Ten Books That Will Make You a Better Person

The Renaissance Surgeon

Sep 16, 20225 min

Books

Ten Books That Will Make You a Better Person

Personal development is a vast and sprawling category of books. As with autobiography and memoir, I have to add the caveat that my...

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