Take care of your body

How can the mind think about a glorious future if the body is sending it distress signals all the time?  The body and mind are partners.  The body houses the mind and nourishes it. 

Take care of your body.  No one else will.

We need the struggle

They did an experiment and helped butterflies get out of their cocoons easily, without the struggle.  These butterflies did not do well.  They couldn’t fly because their wings were deformed and not strong.

Would it be possible to win if you couldn’t lose?  Would it be a touchdown if you could just walk over the goal line with the football under your arm?  Would it be satisfaction or glory if they just handed you the trophy when you were on the starting line so you could just go home then?

Embrace the struggle of striving for a worthy goal – it’s what makes you the kind of person who can accomplish it.

Accept the Personal Challenge

Accept the personal challenge to look within, and do whatever is necessary to be a better person.  Take responsibility and accountability for the journey you take.

From testimonials and personal experience, we have enough information to conclude that it is possible to live an extraordinary life.

Do you accept the challenge?

You get what you deserve

“Life was not designed to give you what you need. It was designed to give you what you deserve.” – Jim Rohn

Service to others, value creation, attitude, and goodwill – what are you putting out there?

Smart phone addiction

When something to do becomes what you do, you have to ask if it is taking you toward your big worthy goal or not.  It’s easy to fill spaces that can be used for other things that will be far more important to you in the long run.

The phones in our pockets can be a technology accelerator or a big waste of time.

How many idle seconds before you feel the need to click or scroll something?

Victim

Being a “victim” puts control outside yourself. 

No more.  Take your power back.

Digital Sunset

Not enough sleep? I bet it’s because you get in bed with a device. There are so many rabbit holes to take away your sleep time. Most Americans do not get enough sleep. This leads to stress, poor health, a less enjoyable day, less patience and resilience, and less creative thinking.

A book can be the answer. In my experience, you’ll be asleep before you know it. And if you aren’t, you’ll learn something!

Borrowing happiness from tomorrow

I heard somewhere that drinking alcohol was like “borrowing happiness from tomorrow.”

I agree.  

Do you?

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"Be fit to be useful"

Why should we do what it takes to be fit and healthy? To look good on the beach? To attract a mate? To win a competition? What is our reason to go out of our way and do what may not be fun at times?

In the book “Natural Born Heroes,” the incredible story of Greek resistance fighters on Crete in World War II is told masterfully by Christopher McDougal. One real-life character, George Sekondakis, explains it this way: “Be fit to be useful.” This is the best reason of all.

When we are fit, we make it through the day without running out of energy. We can carry things, we can move about – quickly if necessary. We can do all kinds of work, tasks and service. We can protect and defend when necessary, and we can enjoy a fuller life.

Be fit to be useful.

The hero's holy trinity

Mind. body, soul.

Skill strength, desire.

The root word of hero is heros, which means “strong enough for two”.  The hero can take care of him/herself and another.  The hero can work for, earn for, save, protect, and/or defend themselves and another (and another and another).  

Do you have the hero’s holy trinity – the skill?  The strength?  The desire?