Work to become, not to acquireThree things this morning:What you believe determines who you are.What do you believe? What is your belief system? What do you resolve yourself to do? Who you are determines what you do.We are DRIVEN by what we believe.What you do determines who you will become.If you don't like what you are … Continue reading Work to become,…
80/20 Rule
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
Get the Benefit
If you're going to go through the mental and physical work and stress and pain of doing something, make sure you do it to the extent of getting a reward from it! Pain is temporary. Your feelings and emotions .. Temporary .. And unreliable at best, if I might add. But when you apply principle … Continue reading Get the Benefit
Guidelines for Altering Body Composition
Many people come to me looking for weight loss, meaning fat reduction and, essentially as well, an increase in their lean body mass. I found these guidelines in my CPT study and thought it would benefit you that I share. Enjoy! Guidelines for Altering Body Composition For Fat Loss: Make small decreases in food and … Continue reading Guidelines for Altering Body Composition
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
“I Don’t Have 1…
"I Don't Have 1 Minute!!"How often do we feel so rushed that we can't take a moment to show kindness or consideration to another person? We left the house late for work, so we are running behind on the highway, and cut someone off behind us in order to get in front of them and … Continue reading “I Don’t Have 1…
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
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!