Dare to dream big and act on your dreams. Don’t allow anyone to talk you out of them; including you. Tell yourself every day that you’re talented, brilliant and amazing. [Read more…] about Your Dreams: 3 Steps To Overcoming The Critics
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Squats are a fundamental exercise for optimal fitness and strength building. I always say, “If there’s only one exercise you can do during a strength training session, it has to be squats.” They require no equipment and can be performed anywhere. I make time for them in my weekly workouts.
Squats offer so many benefits. In addition to building and toning leg muscles, they promote body-wide muscle growth by creating an anabolic environment. [Read more…] about The Benefits of Doing Squats
This week I got a deeper understanding about the power of breathing meditation. My good friend Rick had been saying all along how important it is. I thought I got it. Well, I didn’t really get all of it until a few days ago. Before hitting my Sunday workout I listened to a podcast from Optimize with Brian Johnson titled “The Practicing Mind with Thomas Sterner”. One of the key things he shared about was the importance of meditation; specifically, breathing meditation (not to confused with guided meditation.) [Read more…] about Fuel Your Purpose with Breathing Meditation
Recently I listened to a podcast on Optimize with Brian Johnson. One of the key takeaways from the talk was applying a 20-minute rule to any goal or task you find too big or you’re procrastinating on. The idea is that if you eliminate distractions and stimuli like email and Internet browsing and give your full focus to the goal for twenty minutes, good and even great things will happen. At worst, you will be further along than you were and at best, you will accomplish the goal. It doesn’t seem like a lot of time to invest for that level of return. It’s totally worth it. [Read more…] about Defeat Procrastinaton and Accomplish Your Goal in 20 Minutes
How do you make change lasting? I believe you start by behaving like the person you want to become. It’s not about imitating someone else. It’s choosing to do the things that produce the results you want. [Read more…] about Change Your Behavior, Change Your Life
Eating within 30 to 60 minutes of waking up each day is a gift that you are giving to your body. After several hours of sleep without food, you need energy to get moving and to jumpstart your metabolism for the day. Research shows that people who eat a healthy breakfast as part of their routine tend to be leaner and more fit than those who skip their morning meal. They are also getting more fiber, calcium, vitamins A and C, riboflavin, zinc and iron—and less fat and dietary cholesterol. [Read more…] about Breakfast, the most important meal of the day.