Today I had a diagnose by my neurologist that has made my decision to withdraw from competing in 2015 final. I attempted to accomplish some things in Brazil that faced serious opposition by forces that benefitted from the way things were (basically, delinquent). The reactions didn’t come as rational discussions, but rather systematic attacks, sabotage, […]
Withdrawing from competition for the rest of 2015 Read More »
Do I believe science is pure, objective and neutral? No. Do I believe one day all individuals will be able to develop their full human potential? No. Do I believe sports, and powerlifting, in particular, will become merit-based activities with full compliance to rules that guarantee its meritocratic nature? No. Do I believe business may
Random Sunday: do you still believe? North of no South Read More »
More thoughts on the recent conference experience (the Arnold’s conference in Rio, Brazil). This time, about peeing. Hugo Quinteiro and I talked and we decided there is a very small higher limit to the number of conferences we can accept to speak at each year. They will be chosen according to priority. It is more
Random Sunday: peeing, stress and performance – when you can’t go Read More »
I want to start with two revelations that will certainly drive more than a few readers away: I am not against the use of recreational drugs for any moral reason. In fact, in a completely rational manner, I defend the gradual legalization (and regulation) of production, industrialization and commercialization of drugs as the only possible
Powerlifting as a tool in the inner war against drugs Read More »
(part of the Epilogue to the book “About Strength and Death”) And here we reach the end of this journey across the unknown, through the passages of terror, through doubts, hesitations, courage and acceptance. The most important one is to accept who we are, even more than accept that the world is what it
Strength and death: tumbleweeds Read More »
“People don’t change”, says House. “People always change”, says biology. So which is it? Both. This is a false dilemma, Just like the “nature X nurture” one. Some things are hardwired in us: our innate characteristics (if they are strengths or weaknesses, it is up to society to judge, and it judges differently). Others are
Change, transformation, body and life Read More »
The period between 1983 and 2012 was probably the warmest 30 years in more than 800 years.
Claustrophobia: Global Warming will soon lock you up Read More »
“Crazy” – for uneducated laymen, “crazy” is an umbrella expression to describe deviant behavior or otherwise authentic, unorthodox or any behavior that makes less reference to an exogenous code (be it mainstream moral codes, religion, etc). It usually externalizes resentment over the other person’s lack of concern over other people’s opinions. “Bitch” – for uneducated
What it means to be called a “crazy bitch” Read More »
I’ve always felt there was something wrong with the “men fear strong women” claim. I don’t know… it just sounded resentful. Contempt, something like: “so you don’t want to be with me? Yeah? Fuck you!”. And then run alone to your bed and cry. Today I ran across a very simple and unpretentious text and
Do strong people (especially women) inspire fear? Read More »
He was a lifter and needed some advice on technique. I am not sure if he was aware I am a neurological/mental condition surviving person or not: the information is on the internet. It is not a secret. At some point he disclosed his condition to me. As is so often the case with PTSD,
My experience trying to “be there” for a PTSD victim veteran Read More »
