The Way of Commitment: Burning Ships in Worthy Relationships

Dr. Mario Martinez
Jul 30, 2017 · 3 min read
The Lovers by Mario Enrique

What does the Spanish conquistador Hernando Cortés and arranged marriages have in common? Cortés “burned his ships” when he landed in Yucatan to remove the option of returning home without victory. He conquered the Aztec Empire and plundered their gold: a feat that other invaders failed for 600 years. Some cultures continue to arrange marriages without consent from the couples, and…

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Dr. Mario Martinez

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Clinical neuropsychologist, author of The MindBody Code, The MindBody Self, and founder of biocognitive science. Visit his website at www.biocognitive.com

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