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The Protocol: Phase 2

Protocol Phase 2 - BJJ Performance & Durability Block | July 5 - August 1 Section 1. Spiritual I write this section deep into phase 2; closing in on 2 months. Consistency on this front has declined. I have been able to get my "quiet time" in in the mornings 3-4 days a week, but have had a hard time getting out of bed much of the time. I am continuing to fight for growth and consistency here, and have improved. Section 2. Intellectual I write this section as well, deep into phase 2. more of a reflection than a plan. Phase 1's physical and spiritual plan remained in effect, with a priority placed on reading and listening to audiobooks that build a knowledge of society, theology, philosophy, and history. The books I have read are listen in the weekly logs at the end of this document, but I have really come to enjoy Tom Holland and Steven Pressfield's work. I have grown in understanding of hte progression of history and now have a general grasp on the course of global...