by Martin | Sep 30, 2026 | Uncategorized
Why Relationships May Be One of the Most Important Parts of Longevity By Martin Ferreira — Thrive with Martin We spend an enormous amount of time learning how to become stronger. We train our bodies. We develop discipline. We improve our nutrition. We work on our...
by Martin | Jul 18, 2026 | Uncategorized
Every school has traditions. Some are simply rituals repeated because “that’s how we’ve always done it.” Others carry a lesson that becomes more valuable the longer you train. At Five Pillars Martial Arts DBA White Dragon of East County, when...
by Martin | Mar 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
Part 5: The Obsession with Blaming the Rich — Envy, Powerlessness, and the Psychology of Resentment Few targets in modern society attract more emotional energy than the rich. They are blamed for inequality, corruption, political manipulation, economic instability,...
by Martin | Feb 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
Blame as Emotional Regulation — Why People Need Villains Blame is rarely about truth. It is about relief. At the neurological level, blame functions as a form of emotional regulation. When individuals experience discomfort—failure, uncertainty, inadequacy, or loss of...
by Martin | Feb 24, 2026 | Uncategorized
Part 3: Dopamine, Comfort, and the Addiction to Convenience The modern world is not collapsing from tyranny alone. It is collapsing from comfort. At the neurological level, convenience is not neutral. It is addictive. The same dopamine circuits that evolved to reward...
