Former Action Guy:NSTR

Former Action Guy,Paramedic

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Do what you say and say what you do. Epictetus enjoins us to not seek outside approval as this will compromise our integrity. I have often said that my integrity is one of the most important things in my life. Above all doing the right thing is always in my thoughts. But it is natural to seek the approval of others isn’t it? The point of stoicism is not to be perfect but to seek a virtuous rhythm. If you fail you must return to the routine. It is the routine and ability to ignore the outside influences that keeps our integrity intact. The path continues. https://www.instagram.com/p/CqUVdw9MsIjpzziguyeISCNM2g6EBY4mYOPfzo0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Twenty years ago we did some shit. It’s been a long time and only yesterday at the same time. A defining moment in my life leading men into combat behind enemy lines. It wasn’t perfect and I fucked some shit up however the guys…the team never let me down. We were giants ..DOL https://arsof-history.org/articles/v12n1_tf_viking_page_1.html #taskforceviking #oda074mff #DAJETFU #iraqifreedomveteran https://www.instagram.com/p/CqHKI-5r1qUSoV6Wc2PXMrActelykIOIeF_sIU0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Random Picture: my recycle bin at work contents. Daily Stoic quotes, 12 lead ecg tracings and a metric ton of Coke Zero bottles. https://www.instagram.com/p/CpdSP5nuu_feRqbAz2a_UAzi5bqA2UQNIhBwX40/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Memento Mori Remember you will die Prone in your underwear with your face in the corner Memento Mori Remember you will die Slowly bleeding to death from an aortic aneurysm Memento Mori Remember you will die Pulmonary embolism leading to cardiac arrest intubated and unresponsive Memento Mori Remember you will die Deploying your reserve parachute it horseshoes with your strobe light and you impact the desert floor Memento Mori Remember you will die Tiny body..two thumbs doing compressions . Never wakes from a nap Memento Mori Remember you will die Sitting on the toilet ..stiff and pale Memento Mori Remember you will die Entrance wound..Exit wound. Hanging noose . A note Memento Mori Remember you will die In the trees with a broken pelvis. Hanged by your own harness. Memento Mori Remember you will die Crumpled under the dashboard ..airbags deployed Memento Mori Remember you will die Conversation over your body. Crowded room. LUCAS. Unseeing eyes and vomit Memento Mori https://www.instagram.com/p/Co_dxoCs4NNK-uaODYHGuneTGF3ghiXaNxpuWo0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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All I see is red then it’s go time. Also I wrestled in HS. 🥸 https://www.instagram.com/p/Co5QpSNO6IsvvScYzQiVRIz9zzqc2jfo1wne100/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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40 years ago today I graduated from Infantry OSUT at FT Benning Ga. ….Man https://www.instagram.com/p/CmU4wA9rzR7vnlgx1jZnBCV-gPcbsHyJ7qiAhk0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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“The art of living is more like wrestling than dancing, because an artful life requires being prepared to meet and withstand sudden and unexpected attacks.” —MARCUS AURELIUS, MEDITATIONS, 7.61. You must prepare for the actual and metaphorical ambush in life. By training, preparing, and visualizing unpleasant situations you’ll be more prepared to make good decisions and not have to improvise once something happens. This applies to education, finances, physical well-being, and every facet of life. be an asset not a liability. #holisticselfdefense #onepercentbetter #wrestling #jiujitsu #beanadult https://www.instagram.com/p/CiwRkYKMouJNH1eFpzEzSfgzAwK0xOtOXSCz9o0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Happy National Dog Day from the “Welcome Committee “ https://www.instagram.com/p/ChucpxCrdQldibKSVvL5LyKWRzSxM01mQmogSY0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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The new phone book is here!! Buy the “Perspectives “ Public Safety Anthologies I contributed to. If you have already Thank you! If you have read it go to Amazon and leave us a review! Get it in hardcover,kindle or paperback on Amazon https://www.instagram.com/p/ChJDw44MsPqEA4qI024t9Kwp7vLAUS57aGRgJs0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Little mini vacay with my buddy 😂 #prairieofthedog #glamping #shethoughttherewouldbemoreshopping #history (at Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgvQr4kLN9t8OA9K-Qrf1I2Za14yKxqvrpdO0w0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Michigan Getaway Day 2.. Return visits to Coast Guard Ice Breaker Mackinaw Museum, Fort Michilimacinac State Park. Also visited Mystery Town and ate at a Big Boy. https://www.instagram.com/p/CePOyncrkK0wg9Om1JcZiGiD7T0hoAsnn0mJeY0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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One of my favorite things is throwing on a ruck and hiking trails with my dog. Someday we are going to tackle a big trail https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd8fCy_LitWUCfEq7IQR_D2tTYOUQFskvtgXvA0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Extreme Close Quarters Concepts is the definitive coursework for any Armed Professional or Armed Citizen. It will humble you and provide you with a legitimate audit of your current training status. @southnarc and @shivworksmedia has a ton of material on the internet readily available on this coursework.I just completed my third ECQC course and my 12th overall course with Craig Douglas. As usual I have a ton of information to analyze and work on going forward. If you are not ready to fail then you already have. #onepercentbetter #dunningkruegerkiller #bjj #weaponsbasedgrappling #ifwa https://www.instagram.com/p/CdUsm-vMmvrR4dr0qsPwzy5a0expqtejtFr3eo0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I read a lot , I also listen to a lot of books on Audible. My current Audible book is Neil Gaiman’s sequel to American Gods. It’s about the West Indian/African God Anansi and his son that doesn’t know he is a god. I first heard about Anansi from my Mother. She gave me a book when I was young with a collection of Anansi stories. My Mother was always trying to expand our horizons. She wanted us to appreciate everything even African gods. I miss her. https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca2txHeuyRB0uh9rtzN-cTuSKU34W9lu00tWRE0/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Happy Valentines Fay to my Sparrow https://www.instagram.com/p/CZ-QXdJJvTLAG9Erynli5PX6fwQ-RynL1MUIeI0/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Started my day off driving 2 hours and having a lot of time to think . Hung out with a bunch of other guys listening to stories of cool shit from back in the day. Then drive 2 hours back home thinking again.I am at an age when alot of people think about slowing down. Hell I think about it myself. But mostly I think about the next challenge, how do I get better, what can I do next? I don’t know what my problem is. I have this insatiable urge to do. Time..it is coming for you. https://www.instagram.com/p/CZn5vDKsXxiuaqA_oSrjhRxRZPAC7OVZfOkaNQ0/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Hiking in Beverly 2.2.2022 from mikemac356 on Vimeo.