If you have never read the book ‘The Science of Getting Rich’ by Wallace D. Wattles, I highly recommend that you check it out. One of the best tests of the true quality of the written word is whether or not what is said will still matter generations later, and that is certainly the case with ‘The Science of Getting Rich’ which was written almost 100 years ago in 1910. Another great thing about the book is that even as powerful as it is, the entire read is only 77 pages, and even at my painfully … [Read more...] about The Science of Getting Rich
Mind
Going the distance or taking half steps?
I was recently writing up some information on how your state of mind is a critical factor in weight loss efforts, but despite the extreme focus that is sometimes required of a good weight loss plan, having a proper state of mind is not unique to physical fitness endeavors - not by a long shot. In fact, it is often the case that when we are properly motivated to accomplish some task, that we will work incredibly hard to make sure that it gets done. We'll put in overtime, we'll live without … [Read more...] about Going the distance or taking half steps?
30 Workouts
I have just kicked of the Pre-Holiday Weight Loss Challenge, and so far it is going great! A lot of people have joined up and everyone is excited about focusing on some positive improvements over the next 30 days. One of the things that struck me as I was heading out for my very first workout of the Challenge was how powerful it was to think in terms of how many actual workouts I have time for over the next 30 days, rather than just think "I have 30 days". The reason why that was such a … [Read more...] about 30 Workouts
FREAKS! Sometimes they make all the difference…
If you've ever heard of Seth Godin, then you know that he tends to lean so far towards "out of the box" thinking that he is actually not even IN the box anymore, and I can't think of high enough praise for that type of behavior! In fact, I think so highly of it that I've come up with some ideas on this that will help you in your self improvement and self development efforts, and big props go to Mr. Godin for his continual efforts at educating all of us on these much needed concepts. I was … [Read more...] about FREAKS! Sometimes they make all the difference…
Creating Passionate Users
The title of this post is the same title as the blog I just read that inspired this post to begin with. That is another quirk in my personality that I have realized and embraced - I'm much better at responding to things online than I am at coming up with things to talk about on my own! Don't get me wrong, I've got a great imagination, but being of the "fixer" mentality, I much prefer to come across some other bit of information, and then decide how to react to it. My family and friends would … [Read more...] about Creating Passionate Users
Losing Weight vs. Losing Your Mind
Although my primary goal in life right now is to help people improve their lives, my actual start along this path was in a much more specific niche - personal training. I've always been one of those people who always has a smile on my face, and giving advice to people was something that I did on an almost daily basis without even thinking about it. Add that to the fact that I have been in and out of the fitness scene since I was a teenager, and through my own thoughts as well as feedback from … [Read more...] about Losing Weight vs. Losing Your Mind