"If you think you can't do it, then don't. But if someone else doubts you, then do whatever you can to make that jackass eat his words." ←I live by this motto. It's a bit paradoxical, I know. It sometimes gets me in trouble, I know.
Yet, I can't help myself. So...today a guy stepped on my reverse scale, and being the kind of dragon (or rather a jerk) I am, I went overboard at the gym just to prove him wrong. Aannnd surprise, surprise, I totally regret my folly.
I know. Me neither. I mean, no one does, considering the kind of individual I am. Everyone has their flaws. Guess this could be counted as mine.
Not that it doesn't have any pros. I get to see the looks of amazement on people's faces, which is just priceless. Not to mention, I learn a lot in the process of proving them wrong.
I thought a paradox forms when is a two way contradiction but those 2 sentences seem like the later contradicts the first one jajajaj
Guess im the only one that doesnt rush to prove people wrong here xD
Yes, you are not wrong, but the meaning of paradox is not limited to just that, @Willheim. It is a statement that appears to be self-contradictory or silly, but which may include a latent truth. Aaannd it is also used to illustrate an opinion or statement contrary to accepted traditional ideas.
Although paradoxes in literature are often less about logical conundrums and more about illuminating meaning, I guess that doesn't make much of a difference. In my case, my first sentence betrays my unwillingness to do something out of my capability. But the second sentence indicates the opposite.
You are forgiven, my good friend. I know what may have led you to imagine that scene, assuming you are under the impression I am an Indian, which I am not.
It all comes down to what you consider to be the origin of gym scenes. And to answer your first question, Indians are some kind of advanced extraterrestrials, or so I have heard. Anywho, it's good to see you are back.
Which is healthier for spirit, mind and body than gyms, I'd imagine. Just bashing at machines for muscle doesn't feel as motivating and cultured, as task oriented training and actual sports. :D
And this is where callisthenics comes into play. It's an excellent way to start if one just wants to achieve a fit body, and acquire a good control. Plus, it costs you almost nothing if you want begin your training. Though, one downside to it is that you cannot achieve a body like those who have worked hard in the gym by lifting weights and such.
A gym body is an ephimeral prize for an ascetic lifestyle, ultimately. It is my personal observation that a body forged through a craft, sport, or art would hold out longer than one merely crafted out of a training regime. The body simply adapts better this way, and would seek out improvement and homeostasis, instead of stressing out from an ever higher load upon itself.
Admittedly, most people cannot afford to spend too much time on forging a good body nowadays, what with 2/3 of the time being spent sleeping and working in an office, so I'll admit gyms are a good alternative.
Yet, in the end, that's only your observation. For some, a body forged through weighting lifting, pulldown and bench press exercises and etc, might be a more perpetual form of physique. What works for one may not work for another. Thus, seeking out other alternatives is not bad, I say.
In our era—which happens to be blighted by procrastination—gym does not only offer results quicker than that of through sports, craft, and art, but also provides them with a good environment to perform their workouts in. In fact, it's a place which offers people an opportunity to be more socially active by interacting with new people, thus, forming new contacts.
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