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You probably thought I’d start out by talking about running obstacle courses, or swimming through shark infested waters. That sort of thing.

But actually, the first thing you need to do is get enough rest. In the beginning, there was darkness, and then light. The Jewish day starts at sunset, so there is rest and sleep first…. and then later there is daytime and activity. That is so wise. Because that is the way we are made.

We need to build up before we can tear down and make stronger. We need rest before we can work out to maximum benefit.

That is why the method I propose is in at least one way superior to the best military training (more…)