I listen to the stories of my grandparents. My mom. My dad. My aunts and uncles.
Stories about how they grew up. What life was like.
Simpler times.
Before the world ran 24/7. Before the planet lived in your pocket. Before everyone could reach everyone, all the time.
Their world was what they could touch. Family. Friends. The house. The neighborhood.
Outside of that? It didn’t matter. It couldn’t matter.
Now look at us.
We carry the fears, opinions, and emergencies of eight billion strangers in our pockets.
We were never built for that.
Your nervous system thinks you’re being hunted—but it’s just notifications.
No wonder we’re tired. No wonder we’re anxious. No wonder we’re angry.
We went too far…and we can feel it.
So in these complex times, we don’t need more hacks.
We need to simplify.
Take a social media break. Put your phone away. Be fully where your feet are. Talk to the people in front of you. Be grateful for what’s already in your hands.
We don’t have to go back to 1965 to live simply.
We can choose it—right now.
Kill one app. Turn one screen off. Talk to one real human.
And notice how your body finally exhales.
The Week’s Post Loadout
12/22/25 | The Gold Standard for Movements: Repeatable. Measurable. Observable. | Gym and Training
How you can know if a movement is worth its salt.
12/22/25 | It’s Monday, Muthafucka | Raw Steel
The best day of the week.
12/25/25 | Christmas in the Brickyard | Brickwall’s Corner
A brief pause in the Brickyard.
12/26/25 | Do You NEED to Go to Failure to Stimulate Muscle Growth? | Foundations
Failure or no for muscle growth? Getting to the bottom of it.
12/27/25 | Being a Rock Star | The Brickpile
Who hasn’t wanted to be a rock star? But the dream isn’t dead: You can be a rock star in your own world.
Something to Ponder
What are some things you can do to simplify your life? Why not do 1-2 of those things this week?
See You In the Arena
This week is just about over. Next week is just about here. Let’s keep building.
Brick by brick.
-Brickwall