Flip Your Script

Life is full of simple things that make us happy. Exercise is one of those. Few things can clear you head and make you feel good all over than a good sweat from physical activity. Getting into a exercise regimen helps your body but also all other aspects of your life as you begin to feel better and get into a baseline level of fitness.

Even if you have not worked up a sweat from exercise since your freshman PE class you can start exercising today. Start off with small defined goals such as walking 1 mile 3 days a week for … Continue Reading

I love this article “6 Travel Truths You’ll Never Escape” By Jennifer Miller. Especially the first Truth of  “No matter where you go, there you are.”

She writes:
“Your basic character, your strengths, your flaws, these all go with you, for better or for worse. You cannot escape yourself, no matter how far you walk. To try is folly.”
http://www.bootsnall.com/articles/09-10/6-travel-truths-youll-never-escape.html

“What do you do?”

This question is most always asked in social situations here in America. It is a very loaded question. “Do” means  your occupation; what work you do to earn a paycheck. The answer immediately puts you in a strata; it defines your class and position, both economically and socially. The answer will usually determine if the conversation flourishes or falters.

I contrast this with the question asked in other parts of the world. You see, in other parts of the world, your business is just that: YOUR business. Only if you volunteer your occupation do people discuss it. The … Continue Reading

I have 4 small children. This means I have no spare time for myself. This takes its toll primarily on my mind development and my physical fitness since I rarely get the chance to read or workout these days. I suppose I could get up at 5am for a run but as yet haven’t been able to set my body clock for fitness at that time of day. So I have to find creative ways of sneaking in a dash of cardio and a pinch of strength exercise. Here are a few things I do to (barely) maintain a decent … Continue Reading

It’s true.

“Vision is the art of seeing the invisible.”

- Jonathan Swift

A friend of mine recently shared a quote with me (forgot the actual source) that has really made a profound difference in my life.
“How you do anything is how you do everything.”
Doesn’t make much sense when you first hear or read it, but look closer then think about your own actions in daily life and it really starts to make complete sense.

Since ever I’ve done things – everything – just above average. Not poor, not great, but good enough. I wouldn’t settle for mediocre, but nor would I strive for remarkable.

Now I’ve taken a step back to observe my work … Continue Reading