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Jon at Cast & Spear

@ucsdsu

An outdoorsman who like fishing, spearfishing, surfing, backpacking, and jits. I want to inspire a million people to fish and care for our waterways.

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Jon at Cast & Spear
@ucsdsu Dec 17, 2018, 9:58 PM UTC

How to Choose the Best Freediving Fins [Podcast]

Freediving fins come in all shapes and sizes. In this episode, we dig into what makes them special and what you need to think about before buying your next pair. Have you tried spearfishing yet? Than…

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Jon at Cast & Spear
@ucsdsu May 10, 2018, 8:28 PM UTC

Why You CAN Compare Apples and Oranges

The next time someone says "you can't compare apples and oranges"...tell them you CAN. Design Principle: Comparison. A comparison is a method for understanding information in a controlled manner with…

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Jon at Cast & Spear
@ucsdsu May 9, 2018, 7:16 PM UTC

5 Ways to Increase Empathy for Better Accessible Design

5 Ways to Increase Empathy: 1. Travel more 2. Listen more 3. Volunteer doing something you enjoy 4. Stay curious (learn something new) 5. Realize everyone is unique. Find those differences. For more…

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Jon at Cast & Spear
@ucsdsu Feb 8, 2018, 2:26 AM UTC

[1% Better Book Club] Book 1: The War of Art - Let's Tackle Resistance Together!

Recently, I saw a quote that ravaged my heart: > “I’m so frustrated. Feeling worthless. My word is worthless. Idk what to do anymore.” I wish I could reach through the computer and give that perso…

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Jon at Cast & Spear
@ucsdsu Feb 1, 2018, 9:50 PM UTC

How to Protect Yourself Against Fake News and Alternative Facts

The book today is Trust me I’m Lying: Confessions of a Media Manipulator, written by Ryan Holiday. In the new world of Fake News and Alternative Facts, at some point we need to step back and ask, how…

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Jon at Cast & Spear
@ucsdsu Jan 30, 2018, 10:46 PM UTC

I Traveled to Mexico City In Search of My Dream Homestead - I Found It!

My dream is to live on a homestead. My own plot of land that I can care for, live off of and share it with others. It's a dream I've had with @halcyondaze for ages now. That's why when he found Huert…

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Jon at Cast & Spear
@ucsdsu Jan 29, 2018, 8:31 PM UTC

What I Learned from Two Pulitzer Prize Winning Historians

“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it” – George Santayana ## Today's Book Lesson I'm going to cover The Lessons of History by Will and Ariel Durant. This book is the distille…

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Jon at Cast & Spear
@ucsdsu Jan 27, 2018, 6:27 AM UTC

Bizarre Foods - Escamol aka Ant Egg Tacos...Would you try it?

What are we eating?! Ant eggs tacos... @halcyondaze with the stare I bet you're giving your computer screen right now... After a few hours traveling to see the Pyramid of the Sun in Teotihuacán, our…

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Jon at Cast & Spear
@ucsdsu Jan 25, 2018, 8:04 AM UTC

Let's Climb the Pyramid of the Sun in Teotihuacan

The Pyramid of the Sun is a must see. When @halcyondaze and I ventured out of Mexico City into Teotihuacan, we had no idea what to expect. After getting out of our uber, we were greeted by a smooth-t…

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Jon at Cast & Spear
@ucsdsu Jan 24, 2018, 5:09 AM UTC

Two Steemians Explore Mexico City - Join @Halcyondaze and Me on an Adventure

https://youtu.be/Gzdiqe2jlgs I want you to join @halcyondaze and me as we explore the wonders of Mexico City. First I want to share with you this spectacular art installation at the National Museum o…

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