Phillip A. TowndrowSelf-improvement: Is there a better version of yourself waiting to be discovered?“There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self.” Widely attributed to…May 12May 12
Phillip A. TowndrowThe Antifragile Hiker… randomness is necessary for true life. Nassim Nicholas Taleb (Lebanese-American essayist and mathematical statistician)May 5May 5
Phillip A. TowndrowMore than scenery: The unexpected lessons in courage you learn on the trailCourage is found in unlikely places. J.R.R. Tolkien (author of the epic fantasy ‘The Lord of the Rings’ 1954–5)Apr 28Apr 28
Phillip A. TowndrowTexting: Speedy Saviour or Silent Saboteur?I unapologetically interrupt your normal blog reading expectations with a verbal exchange based on a true event at a medical clinic.Apr 7Apr 7
Phillip A. TowndrowThe Three-Point Sermon: Is Transfer From the Pulpit to the Public Square Possible?How much information can we retain? Imagine I’m a university undergraduate and recently had a 90-minute lecture about feet—callouses…Mar 30Mar 30
Phillip A. TowndrowGrumble Not!I admit it. I was a bit of a complainer, especially when things weren’t going well in the office; that was before I gave up full-time work…Mar 24Mar 24
Phillip A. TowndrowThe Humble Egg: A Culinary Chameleon and Nutritional Powerhouse or NotThe unassuming egg. A breakfast staple, a baking essential, and sometimes even the star of the show in a fancy restaurant.Mar 17Mar 17
Phillip A. TowndrowBeyond Removal: Finding Comfort Despite Our Life’s Inevitable ChallengesThis might happen when you have a lot of stones in your shoes. (AI-generated)Mar 10Mar 10
Phillip A. TowndrowUrgency Overload: When “Important” Gets Lost in the RushThe tyranny of urgency (AI-generated)Mar 3Mar 3