I have a paid subscription with Kyle. He knows what he's talking about. He's educated, experienced (military/ personal training/jiu-jitsu), and to top it off, just an all-round decent bloke.
My lower back arthritis and torn hip cartilage have been aggravating me for years, and I've tried all kinds of different routes to make the pain get better or to at least, be able to move normally.
But then I've found Kyle's work. His articles vary from short to deep, simple to technical, and theory to practice. My back and hip are getting better and as far as I'm concerned, Kyle is my physical trainer now. I've dropped a reliance on anti-inflammatories and I'm more able in my body than I've been in years.
But it's the mental game too. Physical resilience translates into mental toughness. This is no joke either. You can train how mentally resilient you are by training with intentional stress, and Kyle's the guy for the job.
An interesting dimension of fire that wasn't explored in the post is its role in necessary destruction for renewal. Like a forest fire that creates conditions for new growth, we may be witnessing a similar process in welfare services. The increasing pressure from digitalization, AI, and changing societal needs could be seen as a purifying flame - burning away inefficient processes that no longer serve their purpose.
The key is distinguishing between what needs to burn and what should be preserved. Like controlled burns require careful planning, transforming welfare systems demands wisdom to protect essential human elements while allowing necessary change.
What aspects of current welfare structures do you think most need this kind of transformative renewal?
Fantastic analogy. I focused more on the management of fire rather than what the fire does for this post but I love this reflection on your part.
So many opportunities for improvement throughout organizations of all kinds. I like your distinction about controlled burns rather than complete destruction on a case by case basis. I’m not knowledgeable enough on welfare systems to even be close to suggesting which need the most transformation.
I’m a big fan of individual transformation to capitalize on the systems currently available as needed. Systems will change in response to customer change when it happens at scale.
Do you have an opinion on the welfare systems most ripe for change?
Thank you for this thoughtful connection between our blogs! While you explore human nature and behavior, I investigate how we shape the systems that in turn shape us.
I strongly resonate with your perspective on individual transformation driving systemic change. This mirrors what we see in welfare services, where meaningful change often starts with individual adaptations that gradually influence larger structures.
Where our explorations intersect is in recognizing complexity and interconnectedness. Just as you explore human behavior networks, I examine how formalized systems (what I call "the Machine") interact with human judgment. I believe in frameworks for consensus rather than detailed control, balancing trust with accountability.
The potential paradigm shift with AI adds another fascinating dimension - perhaps offering new ways to support rather than constrain human capabilities. Would love to hear your thoughts on how individual transformation principles might apply to organizational learning in this context?
AI is a fantastic tool just like computers, cell phones, and gps. These tools offer tremendous value when used strategically and not dependently. We become at risk when outsource our own conscious thinking and decision making to other systems. AI presents our largest risk in that sense even compared to the computer, cell, and gps. How we adapt and continue to use the human brain for the most important decisions will be an interesting transition.
I've been thinking recently about how creativity responds to challenge, and may even require it. That seems very closely related to the internal fire you describe here. Gives me much more to consider. Thanks!
Thank you brother. God knows a man like you still has an intimate relationship with fire considering the work you do. You’re a walking example of what I’m getting at.
P.S. my family all watched your recent video together and my wife is going to add some of your pictures into our homeschool lessons. Appreciate you 👊🏻
Fire is a daily for my family. We use wood heat all winter. But I never thought about how it creates discipline and focus until I read your article.
It starts with gathering fuel, chopping it into smaller blocks, stacking it for winter so it can dry. Planning is required.
Our kids had to learn how to build a fire safely inside the wood stove, and keep it going.
We have to be on the ball and add fuel before the fire goes out, while we still have coals. And to always remember to close the door, shut the dampener so the heater doesn’t get out of control.
And another daily task, bringing the wood in before it gets dark. No one wants to go back outside to get it when it’s -30 C and windy.
I love this--the connection between understanding physical fire and the fire within, and the call to shift from only reacting to it to building a proactive relationship with it. Thanks, Kyle.
I have a paid subscription with Kyle. He knows what he's talking about. He's educated, experienced (military/ personal training/jiu-jitsu), and to top it off, just an all-round decent bloke.
My lower back arthritis and torn hip cartilage have been aggravating me for years, and I've tried all kinds of different routes to make the pain get better or to at least, be able to move normally.
But then I've found Kyle's work. His articles vary from short to deep, simple to technical, and theory to practice. My back and hip are getting better and as far as I'm concerned, Kyle is my physical trainer now. I've dropped a reliance on anti-inflammatories and I'm more able in my body than I've been in years.
But it's the mental game too. Physical resilience translates into mental toughness. This is no joke either. You can train how mentally resilient you are by training with intentional stress, and Kyle's the guy for the job.
Strongly recommend.
Thank you brother 👊🏻
An interesting dimension of fire that wasn't explored in the post is its role in necessary destruction for renewal. Like a forest fire that creates conditions for new growth, we may be witnessing a similar process in welfare services. The increasing pressure from digitalization, AI, and changing societal needs could be seen as a purifying flame - burning away inefficient processes that no longer serve their purpose.
The key is distinguishing between what needs to burn and what should be preserved. Like controlled burns require careful planning, transforming welfare systems demands wisdom to protect essential human elements while allowing necessary change.
What aspects of current welfare structures do you think most need this kind of transformative renewal?
Fantastic analogy. I focused more on the management of fire rather than what the fire does for this post but I love this reflection on your part.
So many opportunities for improvement throughout organizations of all kinds. I like your distinction about controlled burns rather than complete destruction on a case by case basis. I’m not knowledgeable enough on welfare systems to even be close to suggesting which need the most transformation.
I’m a big fan of individual transformation to capitalize on the systems currently available as needed. Systems will change in response to customer change when it happens at scale.
Do you have an opinion on the welfare systems most ripe for change?
Thanks again for the great comment 👊🏻
Thank you for this thoughtful connection between our blogs! While you explore human nature and behavior, I investigate how we shape the systems that in turn shape us.
I strongly resonate with your perspective on individual transformation driving systemic change. This mirrors what we see in welfare services, where meaningful change often starts with individual adaptations that gradually influence larger structures.
Where our explorations intersect is in recognizing complexity and interconnectedness. Just as you explore human behavior networks, I examine how formalized systems (what I call "the Machine") interact with human judgment. I believe in frameworks for consensus rather than detailed control, balancing trust with accountability.
The potential paradigm shift with AI adds another fascinating dimension - perhaps offering new ways to support rather than constrain human capabilities. Would love to hear your thoughts on how individual transformation principles might apply to organizational learning in this context?
Thanks Johan. I appreciate your perspective too.
AI is a fantastic tool just like computers, cell phones, and gps. These tools offer tremendous value when used strategically and not dependently. We become at risk when outsource our own conscious thinking and decision making to other systems. AI presents our largest risk in that sense even compared to the computer, cell, and gps. How we adapt and continue to use the human brain for the most important decisions will be an interesting transition.
Agreed 🙌❤️
I'm drawn again and again to fire from an ancestral perspective. Really appreciate this tie in to the internal world. Great piece Kyle.
Thank you Sam
I've been thinking recently about how creativity responds to challenge, and may even require it. That seems very closely related to the internal fire you describe here. Gives me much more to consider. Thanks!
Thank you brother. God knows a man like you still has an intimate relationship with fire considering the work you do. You’re a walking example of what I’m getting at.
P.S. my family all watched your recent video together and my wife is going to add some of your pictures into our homeschool lessons. Appreciate you 👊🏻
What a cool idea! Thanks!
Fire is a daily for my family. We use wood heat all winter. But I never thought about how it creates discipline and focus until I read your article.
It starts with gathering fuel, chopping it into smaller blocks, stacking it for winter so it can dry. Planning is required.
Our kids had to learn how to build a fire safely inside the wood stove, and keep it going.
We have to be on the ball and add fuel before the fire goes out, while we still have coals. And to always remember to close the door, shut the dampener so the heater doesn’t get out of control.
And another daily task, bringing the wood in before it gets dark. No one wants to go back outside to get it when it’s -30 C and windy.
Making the task a collective, family endeavor is such a great way to passively encourage these attributes. Love it Tim. Thank you
I love this--the connection between understanding physical fire and the fire within, and the call to shift from only reacting to it to building a proactive relationship with it. Thanks, Kyle.
Thank you Sheridan!