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While The Republic is pervasive in our culture, many of us have likely not read the book and may be unfamiliar with some of the concepts presented in it. I want to explore the concept of Platonic ideals developed in the book as I find it to be a helpful tool in explaining a condition I discovered I have. Some of you likely have this condition, too.

When it comes to fitness, I have become a little bit of a data nerd. I like having metrics that allow me to track changes. Recently, I went into DexaFit Madison to undergo some testing and gain some further insights into my health and fitness. Here is a low down on the tests and procedures, and a bit of discussion around the results and how I plan to use them.

A common question I get when talking about running ultra-marathons is "How do you stay motivated?". The answer, I don't. I'm going to let you in on a secret that probably seems counterintuitive. Motivation is overhyped. It over-sells and under-delivers every time. Motivation is almost completely worthless. So, let's flesh out the problems with motivation then look at a more reliable way of achieving goals.