Dr Dion Mattison
@drdionsurfcoach.bsky.social
I help ppl unlock their potential for excellence in surfing, health, and fitness.
Funny thing I notice when I workout at the outdoor gym on the East River: guys pop in for 2-5 minutes to do 4-15 pull ups then leave. It’s like the pull up is some daily test of masculinity. Totally fascinating. There are all kinds of bars at the gym. Those get all the love. 2nd most love: dips.
March 10, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Funny thing I notice when I workout at the outdoor gym on the East River: guys pop in for 2-5 minutes to do 4-15 pull ups then leave. It’s like the pull up is some daily test of masculinity. Totally fascinating. There are all kinds of bars at the gym. Those get all the love. 2nd most love: dips.
From now on I’m calling him President Thrasymachos. Why? I direct everyone to Book I of Plato’s Republic. I’m far from a Platonist when it comes to ideal forms of the good, but Plato’s analysis of various political types is great. Thrasymachos advocates that justice is “the rule of the strong.”
March 9, 2025 at 8:00 PM
From now on I’m calling him President Thrasymachos. Why? I direct everyone to Book I of Plato’s Republic. I’m far from a Platonist when it comes to ideal forms of the good, but Plato’s analysis of various political types is great. Thrasymachos advocates that justice is “the rule of the strong.”
Another solution to egg prices rising: JustEgg, which is made from mung beans. Or you can look up how to make your own from mung beans. I haven’t tried that yet. Pretty busy this semester. I have tried JustEgg. It’s great! It is, however, a little more expensive than tofu.
February 26, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Another solution to egg prices rising: JustEgg, which is made from mung beans. Or you can look up how to make your own from mung beans. I haven’t tried that yet. Pretty busy this semester. I have tried JustEgg. It’s great! It is, however, a little more expensive than tofu.
Solution to egg prices rising: stop eating eggs. Tofu prices have been stable. No one who doesn’t own their own chickens needs to eat eggs.
February 26, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Solution to egg prices rising: stop eating eggs. Tofu prices have been stable. No one who doesn’t own their own chickens needs to eat eggs.
Here’s a fun short I made while making dinner and watching the @worldsurfleague.bsky.social Pipe Pro. Wish more of these athletes would go plant based. If any of you are listening, wanna challenge? Let me design your diet for three months!!! You won’t turn back!
youtube.com/shorts/Xadib...
youtube.com/shorts/Xadib...
Pipeline Predictions (Hopes) + Seitan Shawarma Deluxe. Enjoy!!!
YouTube video by Conatus Surf Club
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February 9, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Here’s a fun short I made while making dinner and watching the @worldsurfleague.bsky.social Pipe Pro. Wish more of these athletes would go plant based. If any of you are listening, wanna challenge? Let me design your diet for three months!!! You won’t turn back!
youtube.com/shorts/Xadib...
youtube.com/shorts/Xadib...
No one needs a Yeti cooler. No one.
February 8, 2025 at 12:34 AM
No one needs a Yeti cooler. No one.
Surfed the worst waves ever this morning. Choppy. Closed out. 39 degrees. Still felt good to feel salt breeze on my skin and sit in the ocean. Didn’t need a long time out there. Lasted 40 minutes. Surfing is like that sometimes. Hitting the edits and writing desk hard now!
February 7, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Surfed the worst waves ever this morning. Choppy. Closed out. 39 degrees. Still felt good to feel salt breeze on my skin and sit in the ocean. Didn’t need a long time out there. Lasted 40 minutes. Surfing is like that sometimes. Hitting the edits and writing desk hard now!
Virtue Ethics 101: read Aristotle and drink green smoothies.
February 5, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Virtue Ethics 101: read Aristotle and drink green smoothies.
I also cinched up my trip to Sumatra for spring break. I have two spots available to get coached by me in perfect waves this March 😉. We can chat philosophy too, if you don’t mind. Or health + fitness!
February 5, 2025 at 11:52 AM
I also cinched up my trip to Sumatra for spring break. I have two spots available to get coached by me in perfect waves this March 😉. We can chat philosophy too, if you don’t mind. Or health + fitness!
I had such a great day teaching philosophy yesterday. We explored logic of social media harm v good in logic. We discussed Wu Wei (effortless action) in Intro to Phil. And we argued the merits and demerits of chemical castration for sex offenders in Bioethics. Grateful to do this work 🙏🏽.
February 5, 2025 at 11:50 AM
I had such a great day teaching philosophy yesterday. We explored logic of social media harm v good in logic. We discussed Wu Wei (effortless action) in Intro to Phil. And we argued the merits and demerits of chemical castration for sex offenders in Bioethics. Grateful to do this work 🙏🏽.
Did a sick outdoor workout yesterday. Had to be very careful because it was slippery, but that’s good for training those fast twitch surfing muscles for balance! It’s really awesome that NY has so many outdoor gyms. One thing I notice though: most people only do 3-5 pull ups then leave . . .
February 4, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Did a sick outdoor workout yesterday. Had to be very careful because it was slippery, but that’s good for training those fast twitch surfing muscles for balance! It’s really awesome that NY has so many outdoor gyms. One thing I notice though: most people only do 3-5 pull ups then leave . . .
Goood morning from Rockaway! Killer sunrise. Today is a recovery and reading day for me. Surf was ok yesterday. Yoga was better… at least it was warmer!!!
February 2, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Goood morning from Rockaway! Killer sunrise. Today is a recovery and reading day for me. Surf was ok yesterday. Yoga was better… at least it was warmer!!!
First week returning to teaching philosophy is in the books. There’s a funny thing that happens to me when I enter a classroom. It’s so similar to surfing. At first there are a few nerves but then I immediately acclimate and feel a sense of purpose and belonging. My body instantly knows what to do.
January 31, 2025 at 2:06 PM
First week returning to teaching philosophy is in the books. There’s a funny thing that happens to me when I enter a classroom. It’s so similar to surfing. At first there are a few nerves but then I immediately acclimate and feel a sense of purpose and belonging. My body instantly knows what to do.
It was really dire. I was gone all day. Now it seems I am not allowed to move from under the muzzle of this 12 lb cuddle pig. I will eventually have to pee tho.
January 30, 2025 at 10:06 PM
It was really dire. I was gone all day. Now it seems I am not allowed to move from under the muzzle of this 12 lb cuddle pig. I will eventually have to pee tho.
Coming soon to my YT channel. New “day in the life” (d.i.t.l.) vlog from second to last day in Barbados.
January 30, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Coming soon to my YT channel. New “day in the life” (d.i.t.l.) vlog from second to last day in Barbados.
It’s not a social media platform without dog posts. Pita’s new favorite game: don’t let dad get the stick.
January 30, 2025 at 12:59 AM
It’s not a social media platform without dog posts. Pita’s new favorite game: don’t let dad get the stick.
Really stoked that I’m starting to see my surf fam migrate over here! Anyone else feeling a little better after starting to migrate off of Meta products? I remember when I quit Facebook years ago that it felt so right. Didn’t miss it. Still don’t. Obviously there are plenty of platforms to use!
January 29, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Really stoked that I’m starting to see my surf fam migrate over here! Anyone else feeling a little better after starting to migrate off of Meta products? I remember when I quit Facebook years ago that it felt so right. Didn’t miss it. Still don’t. Obviously there are plenty of platforms to use!
Some things lately: first day of teaching in the books. It was super fun! Meal prep for quick, healthy bowls packed with protein, carbs, good fats, micronutrients, and fiber. Downtime with the girls. Not pictured: making surf content, workouts, journaling, yoga, reading.
January 29, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Some things lately: first day of teaching in the books. It was super fun! Meal prep for quick, healthy bowls packed with protein, carbs, good fats, micronutrients, and fiber. Downtime with the girls. Not pictured: making surf content, workouts, journaling, yoga, reading.
To be clear, I’ve not quit surf or fitness coaching. The philosophy gig was handed to me on a platter. I took it in addition to my other work because I enjoy teaching philosophy, and because I was sought out. It’s very rare to land any academic position without going thru crazy rounds of job talks.
January 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM
To be clear, I’ve not quit surf or fitness coaching. The philosophy gig was handed to me on a platter. I took it in addition to my other work because I enjoy teaching philosophy, and because I was sought out. It’s very rare to land any academic position without going thru crazy rounds of job talks.
First day back teaching philosophy tomorrow. Looking forward to it. Will tell you how I got the job at a later date. Clue: partially because I am vegan. It’s a wild story!
January 28, 2025 at 1:56 AM
First day back teaching philosophy tomorrow. Looking forward to it. Will tell you how I got the job at a later date. Clue: partially because I am vegan. It’s a wild story!
I’m calling this “Samoa Cookie Power Oats.” 1/2 cup dry oatmeal. 1 banana. 1/4 cup dried pineapple. 2 scoops vegan protein powder. 1/2 cup fortified almond milk. 1 tbsp chia seeds. 1 tbsp flax seeds. 1/8 c each: dried coconut, cacao nibs, cashews. Post workout powerhouse!!!
January 27, 2025 at 2:01 PM
I’m calling this “Samoa Cookie Power Oats.” 1/2 cup dry oatmeal. 1 banana. 1/4 cup dried pineapple. 2 scoops vegan protein powder. 1/2 cup fortified almond milk. 1 tbsp chia seeds. 1 tbsp flax seeds. 1/8 c each: dried coconut, cacao nibs, cashews. Post workout powerhouse!!!
Getting used to new platforms is hard because in the beginning no one is reading your stuff. It feels futile. But I suppose if this thing is to gain traction one must simply develop a habit of regularly engaging. But that is difficult without incentives. Paradox of social media platforms.
January 26, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Getting used to new platforms is hard because in the beginning no one is reading your stuff. It feels futile. But I suppose if this thing is to gain traction one must simply develop a habit of regularly engaging. But that is difficult without incentives. Paradox of social media platforms.
Hopeful thought for the day: it’s 2025 and young people are still signing up for philosophy courses. I know there are many reasons to wring our hands right now, but it’s also heartwarming to know that there are many out there who still care about critical thinking.
January 25, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Hopeful thought for the day: it’s 2025 and young people are still signing up for philosophy courses. I know there are many reasons to wring our hands right now, but it’s also heartwarming to know that there are many out there who still care about critical thinking.
“What I do” constantly evolves. Most of all I help people flourish in a variety of manners. I teach philosophy at a community college. I coach people in nutrition and fitness through my program SurfReady365. I coach surfers in water and virtually. And I make content about it all!
January 25, 2025 at 11:38 AM
“What I do” constantly evolves. Most of all I help people flourish in a variety of manners. I teach philosophy at a community college. I coach people in nutrition and fitness through my program SurfReady365. I coach surfers in water and virtually. And I make content about it all!
First post here. Checking out the app’s capabilities. A drone shot of me going for the furst wave when I should have gone for the second!!! Who doesn’t get caught by over-froth now and again?!
January 24, 2025 at 1:32 PM
First post here. Checking out the app’s capabilities. A drone shot of me going for the furst wave when I should have gone for the second!!! Who doesn’t get caught by over-froth now and again?!