A Mayonnaise Jar & Two Beers

January 18, 2011 by 1 Comment

Have you ever had a message delivered to you at just the right time in your life?  Well, a while ago, I was really struggling with balancing work,  my fitness, and my family.  And this story, sent to me by a very dear friend dealing with much more serious issues than those with which I was dealing, was just what I needed to remind me to keep things in perspective.

I still take a peak at it now and again to once again get grounded. Read more of this post

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Eat This, Not That!

January 17, 2011 by Leave a comment

MensHealth.com has an umbrella of useful sites, including WomensHealth.com and EatThis.com.  Eat This, Not That! is a great resource for those looking to lose weight or just get leaner.  I encourage you to find every tool you can to make your life easier, to inspire and motivate you, and to help you grow every day.  Best of Luck!  And I’ll be checking in with you guys!

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A thought (or two) on MLK Day

January 17, 2011 by 2 Comments

I’ll be 39 this year.  And although I am always hard on myself, thinking I should be further along in my life- more established professionally, more secure financially, among other things- the truth is I’ve done okay for myself.  And it’s okay for me to say that. (More on that in a later post).

But on this Monday, a day many of us appreciate only because it’s a day off, I did a little research.  Shamefully, I admit that I know a lot less about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. than I should.  A whole lot less.  So, after watching ESPN’s Town Hall Meeting Special on Martin Luther King and the Black Athlete, I started doing a little research.  Turns out, Dr. King was 39 when he died.  The same age I am now. Read more of this post

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Kindle Evangelist

January 17, 2011 by Leave a comment

I hate to waste time.  Despise it.  Waiting in line somewhere, anywhere.  Driving (I mean riding) in the car.  Riding the bike in the gym.  Whenever there is a moment to learn something, I like to take advantage of it.  I used to carry two or three books with me everywhere I went.  I am always reading at least a couple- one self-help book, one business book, and usually a teaching manual or step-by-step reference book of some sort. Obviously carrying these books around was a pain.

Until I bought The Kindle. Read more of this post

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Burning the Ships

January 15, 2011 by Leave a comment

In his acclaimed best seller, Think and Grow Rich, Napolean Hill tells a very motivating story.  So it goes, a great warrior was leading his troops against a much more powerful foe.  His army was significantly outnumbered by the opposing force, but avoiding confrontation was not an option.  He and his team set sail toward enemy territory and with every mile, he could feel the confidence of his army waning.  As they arrived, this lead warrior made a brave decision. Read more of this post

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