I recall a talk with a professional musician. You know, one of those who got the violin before the pacifier. He mentioned that many of his colleagues are forced to quit performing in their 30s or 40s because of neck, shoulder, and back problems.
What a tragedy—to love, to know, to want to play, but not be able to.
I knew a talented designer whose chronic hand pain made work impossible. One day, this fragile young woman excitedly wrote to me, saying she had discovered kettlebells. Things started looking up after that.
I remember one of my business partners, a man with a high IQ. He worked at a frantic pace, leaving no time for exercise. He used coffee and whiskey as gas and brakes. For a couple of decades, his body held up, but then it started falling apart like an old Peugeot.
Scientists, entrepreneurs, performers, and artists often devote themselves to a world of refined experiences and ideas. They soar through the skies, seeing body matters as lowly and unnecessary.
It’s so human to divide what you didn’t create.
Wholeness includes not only the body and mind, but also the person within the social, historical, ecological, and other contexts around him.
Everything starts as one and only later differentiates into parts.
A weak hand can’t hold a bow for long. Sharp pain will affect the quality of a design. Low energy won’t help you beat the competition.
A creator thrives when he forgets about his body. But not because he ignores its needs—because his body is healthy and strong.
Your next breakthrough in business, science, or art isn’t being held back by a lack of capital, opportunities, or ideas. Maybe it's you—or more precisely, your body’s vulnerability.
In the end, to soar high, you need strong wings.
Sincerely yours,
-Alexander
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