The Pareto principle (also known as the 80–20 rule, the law of the vital few, and the principle of factor sparsity) states that, for many events, roughly 80% of the effects come from 20% of the causes. So basically, you're telling me, that 80% of my results comes from 20% of my work? Yep! This … Continue reading 80/20 Rule
Mental Toughness
When it gets tough, what do you do? What is your reaction? Do you give in? "well, there's resistance here .. it must not be meant to be." Do you delay it; shelf it for later? Do you get angry? Or do you continue? Do you press in? “The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you … Continue reading Mental Toughness
Motivation Multivitamin
"People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing - that's why we recommend it daily."Zig Ziglar Have you ever gotten highly motivated, decided to make a change in your life, and then after a few days, or maybe even weeks, or maybe even a month or two, seem to lose your steam? Why? What … Continue reading Motivation Multivitamin
Sunrise
“There's a sunrise and a sunset every single day, and they're absolutely free. Don't miss so many of them.” ― Jo Walton Experience life. When is the last time you sat and saw the sunrise? I mean, really sat down, enjoyed your cup of coffee and maybe the company of a spouse or loved one, … Continue reading Sunrise
Desire > Excuses
Excuses" /> Getting up before dawn always lights my inspirational fire. Especially on a day when most people are likely to be in bed .. there is just something amazing about getting up and getting out and doing what you really love doing. For me this morning, it was coaching the 10k Team I am … Continue reading Desire > Excuses
Vision, part 2
All successful people men and women are big dreamers. They imagine what their future could be, ideal in every respect, and then they work every day toward their distant vision, that goal or purpose. Brian Tracy When you wake up in the morning, stumble out of bed, and, let's get real, head to the bathroom, … Continue reading Vision, part 2
The Spice of Life!
Variety .. The spice of life! And workouts. Mix it up. Try something new today. And this week, for that matter. Just mix it up! Do you find yourself falling into that same old routine at the gym? Monday squats? Wednesday bench presses? Friday lat pulldowns? Have you tried working with the cable cross recently? … Continue reading The Spice of Life!
Monument Ave 10k!
Monument Ave 10k In my opinion, races took my own mind off of weight loss and placed it on a performance goal. For me, getting fit and losing fat was a by-product of my desire to travel farther on foot than I had before. My story -- I did my first 5k in 2010. Before … Continue reading Monument Ave 10k!
“Insanity: doin…
"Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." - Albert Einstein Many of you have heard this one. Oh how true it is, in every area of life .. and especially in our fitness! What did you do to meet your goals last year? Did you achieve what you wanted? Or … Continue reading “Insanity: doin…
Whatever the mi…
Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve. –Napoleon HillHey everyone! Happy New Years' Eve! Are you ready for 2014? Do you know what you want to accomplish in 2014? Do you know what your fitness goals are for 2014? Do you have them written down and in a place you can … Continue reading Whatever the mi…
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