Campbell Lillard

Laughter When All Else Fails
“Laughter is the shortest distance between two people.” Humor is universal. If you’re willing to see it. It shows up everywhere. Laughter transcends language, race, religion, socioeconomic status, and just …

Bodyweight Movements: an Argument for Skill Transfer
People have interesting relationships with bodyweight movements. Regarding push ups and pull ups – some people feel incapable, some feel what I would call false bravado, some feel a sense …

A Steak Dinner
I loved the movie The Matrix growing up. I haven’t watched it in probably decades, but there’s this scene in the movie where the agents take Cypher out to dinner. …

On Fresh Air and Open Windows
I drive with the windows open. Freedom feels tangible when the windows are down. I can feel promise, hope, and fresh air. These things were previously not available to me. …

On Loneliness
We’re all the same. I’m often asked what the hardest part of prison was. This question always strikes me as funny. Perhaps this is because the answer seems so apparent …