Gary Ragnarsson
Bio
Deep thinker, stoic, and writer from the UK, sharing everything from philosophical insights to my most intimate, personal stories.
In a world consumed by chasing more, I’m over here embracing less on purpose.
Stories (68/0)
Introducing 180Tough
It's no secret that my life has slipped a little out of hand recently. Lucky for me, I adopted a philosophy I've held dear for the last few years: When you're in a hole, at least stop digging. And so far, that's worked out pretty well to see me through a troubling couple of weeks.
By Gary Ragnarsson11 months ago in Longevity
The Reluctant Warrior: A Skald By Any Other Name
ᛏᚺᛖ ᚱᛖᛚᚢᚲᛏᚨᚾᛏ ᚹᚨᚱᚱᛟᚱ× ᚨ ᛊᚲᚨᛚᛞ ᛒᛁ ᚨᚾᛁ ᛟᚦᛖᚱ ᚾᚨᛗᛖ Violent lashings of salt water cut against the skin of my face. An Icy wind freezes my cheeks raw. My eyes sting and my lungs burn. My nose fills and drips with sand and mucus, reddened by the elements that invade the boat with such hostility and cruel intention. My bones ache, my muscles scream, my mind ventures away in a distant delirium.
By Gary Ragnarsson11 months ago in History
My Granddad’s Legacy
I grew up with a pencil in my hand. Or a pen. Or anything that made a mark reallly. I remember drawing up renditions of my favourite characters in the sand on the beach with a stick, my finger, or a lonely sea-shell—after sticking them to my ear to ‘hear the ocean,’ of course.
By Gary Ragnarsson11 months ago in Art
- Top Story - July 2023
10 Ways To Earn Money Writing Online
Are you a writer looking to make some extra cash? Join the club! The good news is that with the rise of the internet, there have never been more opportunities to earn money writing online. From freelance writing to blogging, there are a variety of ways to turn your writing skills into a profitable venture.
By Gary Ragnarsson12 months ago in Lifehack
Death Of A King
My grandfather was an amazing man, and while this text may not mean much to those that didn’t know him, it meant a lot to write this for him, and hopefully means something to those that had the pleasure of his presence at some point in their lives.
By Gary Ragnarsson12 months ago in Families
10 MORE Reasons You’re A C**T!
If you’re one to pay any kind of attention to the efforts of others, you’ll have noticed my subtitle today. Rest assured, there’s a reason for this, and if you’re not an absolute c**t you may even get it already. If not allow me to explain.
By Gary Ragnarsson12 months ago in Humor
- Top Story - June 2023
How To Achieve Success in AnythingTop Story - June 2023
"If you think you are beaten, you are. If you think you dare not, you don't. If you'd like to win but to think you can't, it's almost certain you won't. Life's battles don't always go to the strong or faster man, but sooner or later, the man who wins is the man who thinks he can." -Walter D. White
By Gary Ragnarsson12 months ago in Men
- Top Story - June 2023
- Top Story - May 2023
The Right Sauces For The Right Foods (If You’re Not A Maniac) Top Story - May 2023
Do you ever see someone put tomato sauce on a bacon sandwich and just stand there, blank-faced, dumbfounded by the irritating dimwit stood before you, and think, “what the actual fuck have you just done?”
By Gary Ragnarssonabout a year ago in Feast