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Insight & Action: Everybody is a runner.

Insight & Action: Everybody is a runner.

Humans are psychological athletes trying to escape discomfort.

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Aug 14, 2021
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Running is like cilantro—you love it or you hate it. It matters little which camp you fall into. Every human does it. People spend their lives running to escape things. They sprint to what they perceive will provide solace. Being honest with yourself about what is behind and in front of you when you run can help you think more critically about how the s…

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