What is Arbitrary Flux?
Life is in arbitrary flux. A state of random continuous change. To have the best possible life, you must be equipped to handle any state of change life can lob at you. Arbitrary Flux is a manual for conquering the self and dominating life. We are our own worst enemy. With dominion of the self, we become the boulder in the river of life. We are unshakeable, unbreakable, and unrelenting in shaping the flow of life around us.
Everything I choose to write about will be a way to bring happiness, fulfillment, and purpose to life. Whether it’s a philosophy, a simple idea, or a skill. The aim is to build ourselves into a person that can withstand any and every change life throws at us. To enjoy the experience, regardless of the circumstance.
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