I grew up around hard working adults. My parents and their siblings were the first examples I saw of a strong work ethic. They gave 100% to their jobs, family and community but only got paid for the hours put in at work. Everything else was considered an investment in yourself and others. [Read more…] about Worth More Than Money
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I think accomplishments, big and small, are worth acknowledging. People celebrate the achievement of hard fought goals in different ways. When it comes to a big weight loss milestone or fitness event, food is often the reward. How a person commemorates their success matters; especially, if the recent accomplishment is part of a larger goal yet to be reached. [Read more…] about Healthy Reward Systems
I am 55 years old and feel like I am in the best shape of my life. It’s always great to receive news that validates how you’re feeling. Recently I went to the doctor for a check-up. A few days later I was called with the results. I was told, “Great news – your bone density has increased! Anything over 4% is considered significant. Amy, yours has increased 5%. Keep doing what you’re doing.” [Read more…] about My Bone Density Testimonial
In 1990, my Marine Corp unit was deployed to Kuwait and Iraq as part of Operation Desert Storm. There were so many significant events that took place during my time there. All of which shaped my life in different ways. One event stands out from the rest. [Read more…] about The STRONGER Mindset
I was in a business networking group years ago called BNI whose philosophy was “givers gain”. The president of our chapter, Joe Demarco, told new members that the key to our success was to help others in the group be successful. In giving fellow members business referrals, we win by developing deep and lasting relationships. [Read more…] about Givers Gain
Motivational speaker Les Brown has a saying that “if you do what’s easy, your life will be hard. However, if you do what’s hard, your life will be easy.” This is so true. [Read more…] about Do What’s Hard So Life Becomes Easy