Breakfast - 06:00
Montezuma %100 Cacao dark Choclate 15g
Bone Broth 1 cup
Lunch - 10:30
Ribeye Steak 350g
Fried Eggs X4
Dinner - 14:30
3 Chicken Breast 650g // Chips 100-150g
Snack
Sandwich - Ham n’ Cheese (approx: 464cals)
Workout Program
Apr-Sept 2025
Mondays - Thursdays
Squats - Push-Ups - Pike Push-Ups
Calves - X - Overheads/Flys (DumbB) - Dips
Tuesdays - Fridays
X - Pull Ups - Rows (BarB)
Nordic Curls - Traps (DumbB) - Chin-Ups - Abs
Muscle groups will not change, but I’ll be adding callisthenics. Instead of using weights, I’ll be using my own body weight, which will be augmented later with weights when I need more of a challenge.
Cardio will be added to my weekly program, which will consist of Sprints and Skipping (Jump Rope) as I need to improve my cardio (VO2 Max)
I’ll start with 10-15 minutes then increase the time as my fitness levels increase.
All of the study material below will be posted as a blog in the
I’m currently six weeks ahead with the Beówulf blog and two to three with the rest.
Beowulf
Scholar-Level Curriculum;
Objectives
• Develop expertise in Old English linguistics and palaeography to engage with the original text.
• Situate Beowulf within the broader corpus of medieval literature and its historical moment.
• Apply advanced literary theories and interdisciplinary methodologies to Beowulf.
• Conduct original research and contribute to ongoing scholarly conversations.
Preliminary Preparations
Before diving into the curriculum, learners should:
• Be familiar with Old English grammar and vocabulary (e.g., study Bruce Mitchell’s A Guide to Old English).
• Have some knowledge of Anglo-Saxon history and culture, including the role of oral traditions, Christianisation, and the heroic ethos.
• Familiarise themselves with the manuscript tradition of Beowulf (e.g., Kevin Kiernan’s Beowulf and the Beowulf Manuscript).
Warfare
Weeks 9-10: Guerrilla Warfare & Asymmetrical Strategy
Read:
• Guerrilla Warfare – Che Guevara
• Mao Zedong on Guerrilla Warfare
• Study Vietnam War & insurgency tactics
Key Takeaways:
• Guerrilla warfare works when outnumbered—hit & run tactics.
• Counterinsurgency (COIN) is about winning “hearts & minds”.
• Urban warfare & terrorism—war is no longer fought just on battlefields.
Action Steps:
Compare guerrilla vs. conventional warfare—strengths & weaknesses.
Analyse how smaller forces have defeated larger armies in history.
Study why counterinsurgency is difficult for modern superpowers.
Philosophy & Critical Thinking
PHASE 1: The Foundations of Critical Thinking (Weks 1-4)
Week 4: The Science of Decision-Making
Read:
• Thinking, Fast and Slow – Daniel Kahneman (Part 2 & 3)
• Predictably Irrational – Dan Ariely
Key Topics:
How emotions influence logic
The role of heuristics (mental shortcuts)
Why smart people make irrational choices
Exercises:
Reflect on a past decision—was it based on logic or emotion?
Try to convince yourself of the opposite of an opinion you hold—can you do it?
Reading (Technical): Meditations by Marcus Aurelius (Gregory Hays translation). This is the classic text.
Daily Activities:
Read a section or two of Meditations each day.
Keep a journal. Write down quotes that resonate with you and reflect on how you can apply them in your life.
33 Strategies of War
Week 4: Unconventional & Power Moves
Read: Part 4 (Offensive Warfare: Strategies 12-22)
Key Takeaways:
• Hit first & hit hard—decisive action wins battles.
• Turn enemies against themselves—use division to your advantage.
• Be relentless—never let up when you have momentum.
Action Steps:
Find a situation where you hesitate too much—how can you be bolder?
List three competitors in your field—how do they use offence?
Practice assertiveness—ask for what you want directly this week.