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Systems and Procedures Beat Goal Setting
2007-10-24 16:51:00 By Jeff Consiglio Legions of self help books, tapes, and motivational speakers assure us that goal setting is the ticket to getting what we want out of life. Often cited as proof of the power of goal setting is a study which looked at members of Yale’s graduating class of 1953. As the story goes, only 3% of that 1953 Yale class had specific written goals for their future. When the study followed up on the graduates 20 years later, the 3% with written goals were financially better off than the other 97% combined. Wow! But there’s a slight problem with this oft-quoted study. It never happened. Fast Company Magazine conclusively debunked the above urban legend over a decade ago. I’m sorry if this information upsets your paradigms about goal setting. And I don’t mean to be overly dismissive of goal setting. Yes, you need to know where you’re going in order to get there. By all means, set realistic goals. But observation and experience have convinced me that one’s systems and... More About: Goal , Systems , Beat , Stem
My Favorite Multivitamin and Mineral Formula
2007-10-17 21:14:00 By Jeff Consiglio Wal-Mart sells a pretty darn good multivitamin and mineral formula called OneSource. OneSource has various formulas, which are matched to age and gender. And the price is hard to beat. I recently bought a bottle of OneSource for less than six bucks, with 100 capsules in it. That’s literally pennies per day for my hundred day supply. I also buy their kid’s multivitamins for my two children. OneSource nutritional formulas contain various nutrients, which are not often found in cheaper multivitamin/mineral formulas. Generous amounts of important trace minerals like boron, selenium and chromium are included. And while most multi-nutrient formulas are stingy on the macro-minerals calcium and magnesium, OneSource provides 20% to 25% of the recommended daily values for them. My only slight quibble is that they use the synthetic version of vitamin E in their formulas. While the preponderance of evidence indicates that synthetic vitamins generally work just as well as m... More About: Formula , Favorite , Mineral , Favor
What should I eat to lose weight?
2007-10-14 22:23:00 By Jeff Consiglio The following is a handout I put together for a fitness and fat loss class I teach at a local community college. Most people could care less about the theory behind a weight loss diet. They just want to know what they should eat, and what they should avoid. So here it is. As with all my suggestions, take what works for your unique situation and disregard the rest. What should I eat to lose weight? The “official diet” of this class is based upon the principals of satiety, calorie density and the glycemic index. We’ll be discussing these important principals in-depth over the coming weeks, but meanwhile here’s a quick snapshot of the types of foods that should form the backbone of your diet. - Non Starchy Fruits – As much as you care to eat - Non Starchy Veggies - As much as you care to eat - Lean Proteins (Fish, Poultry, Egg Whites, Low-Fat Dairy) - As much as you care to eat - Controlled amounts (A cup or two per day) of low-glycemic starches & legum... More About: Weight , Lose Weight , Weigh
Pushups, Situps and Tiger Al
2007-10-14 22:18:00 By Jeff Consiglio Those who know me as somewhat of a “fitness guru” are often surprised to learn I wasn’t blessed with natural athletic ability. When God was passing out the athletic DNA I must have been close to last in line. Being about last was a normal part of my youth. Last in the 50 yard dash, last in the 400 yard run, last one chosen for touch football, last one chosen for baseball, last one the girls were interested in…Do you see a pattern developing here? Ok, so maybe I’m exaggerating. I was usually about 3rd from the last one picked. There were generally a couple of fat kids whose even greater athletic incompetence spared me the indignity of being chosen dead last. I remember grade school primarily as a blur of social ostracism caused by my inability to run fast or excel in team sports. Bullies frequently beat me up and the pretty girls frequently laughed at me for having just taken a beating. Do you feel sorry for me yet? My social standing didn... More About: Tiger , Push
How to Increase or Decrease Your Productivity with iGoogle
2007-10-14 22:12:00 By Jeff Consiglio My wife Deb and I recently started using iGoogle as our computer’s home page when online. We made the switch from using Yahoo! as our home page, when we saw all the cool productivity boosting tools provided by iGoogle. We’ve both been using it several months now, so I figure it’s about time I share my iGoogle experience with my readers.Let me first say, I’m a nut about productivity. I pretty much define my days by how productive they were or were not. To me, happiness comes from doing things that move me closer to my life goals and help me grow as a person. But I don’t confuse being busy with being productive. Many people are running on a hamster wheel of perpetual activity, but are seldom productive. They waste their days on low priority tasks, reacting to other people’s agendas, doing things they’re not very good at, or that are very peripheral to their life goals. I prefer to focus on doing things I’m good at, and that are congruent with the... More About: Productivity
Kill Your CrackBerry to Boost Your Productivity
2007-10-14 22:06:00 By Jeff Consiglio “It’s not uncommon in a business setting to attend meetings where most BlackBerry owners are using the devices and oblivious to the proceedings. This activity has coined the dysphemism “BlackBerry Prayer”, and is defined as the act of staring intently at your BlackBerry while furiously flicking the thumbwheel in search of information. Other slang referencing BlackBerry users’ commitment to their RIM devices is “Crackberry” - Wikipedia This post is going to upset some people. Kind of the way a confrontational “intervention” would upset an alcoholic or meth addict. Addicts generally don’t like being confronted about their unhealthy addictions. But if you’re addicted to your BlackBerry (You know who you are.) you need to be confronted about your productivity draining habit. So here goes. First off it’s debatable whether most people even need a cell phone, much less a BlackBerry. I’m serious. What productive th... More About: Productivity , Kill , Boost
Shave Morning Time by Shaving in Shower
2007-10-14 21:59:00 By Jeff Consiglio The quickest way for a man to shave in the morning is to shave in the shower. After several minutes in a hot shower your beard will be much more receptive to the slicing action of your razor. Here’s how I do it: - Get in HOT shower and let hot water hit face for several minutes - Wash hair - Wash body - Facial hair is now greatly softened up – Time to apply shaving cream - Shave using a non-fogging mirror specially designed for use in shower (Try Walgreen’s) So quit wasting time with old-school shaving methods. Using the super advanced, space-age technology of a shaving mirror (Something to do with space age polymers, but I don’t want to bore you with the details) will “shave minutes” off your morning routine More About: Shaving , Morning , Shower
Quit Whining About Nothing
2007-10-14 21:53:00 By Jeff Consiglio A movie I watched last night, and a sermon I heard today from a Christian missionary based in the Middle East got me thinking about some things. That people in secure, prosperous nations (like my own United States) often whine about things not worth whining about. Let me explain. Last night my wife Deb and I watched The Pursuit of Happyness, starring Will Smith. The word HAPINESS is purposely misspelled in the movie’s title. You’ll have to see the movie to learn why. The Pursuit of Happyness is based upon true events that happened to a man named Chris Gardner, who ended up living on the streets with his five year old little boy. Even though the movie does take some dramatic license, it’s a reasonably accurate portrayal of the gut wrenching struggles this man went through trying to find a better life for himself and his son (Who was actually only 2 in real life) while homeless. A situation that would cause many to just give up in defeat. We se... More About: Quit
Restaurant Nutrient & Calorie Data
2007-10-14 21:35:00 By Jeff Consiglio Download full menus, complete with nutrient and calorie information for many popular restaurants. This will allow you to plan in advance what you will or will not eat at that restaurant when you visit. Pay particular attention to the number of calories in a given menu item, as the calorie count for many menu items will shock any sane person! A & W menu, calorie and nutrition info Arby’s menu, calorie and nutrition info Baskin Robbins menu, calorie and nutrition info Blimpies menu, calorie and nutrition info in pdf format Burger King menu, calorie and nutrition info in pdf format Chick Filet menu, calorie and nutrition info in pdf format Chili’s menu, calorie and nutrition info in pdf format Dairy Queen menu, calorie and nutrition info in pdf format DelTaco menu, calorie and nutrition info in pdf format Denny’s menu, calorie and nutrition info Dominos Pizza menu, calorie and nutrition info in pdf format Dunkin’ Doughnuts menu, calorie and nutrition inf... More About: Restaurant , Data , Calorie , Trie , Calo
Jeff’s Quick & Healthy Turkey Chili
2007-10-14 21:27:00 By Jeff Consiglio Several weeks ago I made this turkey chili for a potluck dinner in about one 10-minute blitz. I’m told it tasted very good. I don’t usually cook by rigid recipes, but rather a “little bit of this & a little bit of that” approach. Here’s how I made this chili in just slightly over 10 minutes. Ingredients: 1. About a pound of ground turkey 2. Uncle Ben’s 10-minute brown rice 3. 1 can of kidney beans, drained 4. About half a jar of salsa 5. Pepper & chili powder to taste 6. One packet Splenda Directions: 1. Start a medium pot of water boiling 2. Brown Ground Turkey in large stick free skillet 3. Put two bags of rice into now boiling water 4. Stir cooked rice, kidney beans, splenda, spices and salsa into the big skillet of browned turkey 5. Cook over medium heat until the chili is hot Enjoy! More About: Quick , Chili , Healthy , Hili
Being over Age 40 Doesn’t Make You “Over the Hill”
2007-10-14 21:10:00 By Jeff Consiglio I just turned 42, and am therefore officially “middle aged” according to some. But I refuse to think of myself that way. In fact, I’m currently working toward achieving my all-time best physical condition and am close to reaching that goal. Apparently I’m not alone in my determined defiance of the aging process. It seems there’s quite a few folks who’re blissfully unaware of their supposed advanced age. Here are a few examples for you. Gail Devers Gail Devers stunned the track & field world a few years ago by winning the 60-meter hurdles, during the 100th Millrose Games, at the ripe “old” age of 40. She ran against a crowd of young, world class runners in their 20s, and beat them all. Said Devers, “I needed this race to say to myself, ‘Hey, I can do it,’ and show my daughter that anything is possible.” Listen to a Podcast with Gail Devers Randy Couture Randy Couture is a professional ... More About: Make
Planning, Organizing and Brainstorming Day
2007-10-12 16:07:00 By Jeff Consiglio “Think ahead. Don’t let day-to-day operations drive out planning.” - Donald Rumsfeld Many people are so caught up in doing, they seldom take time for planning, organizing and brainstorming. That might be why such folks are trapped on a hamster wheel of perpetual busyness, yet never seem to get ahead in life. By the way, I don’t define “getting ahead in life” as being synonymous with making tons of money. Nothing wrong with that, as long as the money is earned ethically and without skewing your life too out of balance. But I consider a middle income teacher who does her job with excellence to be doing a better job of “getting ahead” than a rich person who got that way selling useless infomercial junk, fad diet books, cigarettes or pornography. Since I’ve strayed off on a tangent, early in this post, let’s continue with the tangent by further defining what getting ahead in life should really look like. Quick Snapsh... More About: Planning , Brainstorming , Organ
Simplify Your Life
2007-10-11 22:00:00 By Jeff Consiglio “In character, in manner, in style, in all things, the supreme excellence is simplicity.” - Henry W. Longfellow One of the best strategies for increasing your productivity and level of contentment in life is to practice the art of simplicity. Here are a few simple tips to help you do that. Simplify Your Possessions Most people store way too much useless junk in their homes. Closets, basements, attics, shelves, cabinets and rooms burst at the seams with nick-knacks, old magazines, broken appliances, old clothes and more. This type of pointless clutter takes up valuable storage space, makes things hard to find, and decreases your overall effectiveness in life. It’s hard to be effective when you’re burdened down with too much stuff. So do yourself (and those around you) a huge favor by dejunking and streamlining this area of your life. Have a garage sale, sell the stuff on e-bay, or give it away. Doing so will make you a happier and more productive ... More About: Life
Come Back Carbs, all is Forgiven
2007-10-11 21:58:00 By Jeff Consiglio Carb ohydrates (Carbs) have been portrayed as dietary villains in recent years. Everything from obesity to diabetes has been blamed on carbs. Some even go so far as to claim carb intake is more important than calorie intake for fat loss and health. But are carbs really unhealthy and fattening? Can dietary salvation be found in a diet of mostly fats and proteins? The short is answer is no. Here’s the longer answer. Like most lies, the lie that carbs are fattening and unhealthy is based upon just enough truth to make it appeal to many people. The carb bashers rightly point out the dangers of highly processed sources of carbs like white bread, pastries, snack foods, sugar-loaded kid’s cereals etc. So far, so good. But what’s not so good are the anti-carb fanatics who tell us all carbs are evil in anything more than tiny amounts. Give me a break! All carbs are not evil. Did Jesus poison the masses by feeding them loaves of bread? Of course not. Let’s use some ... More About: Back
Target Heart Rate Myth
2007-10-11 21:56:00 By Jeff Consiglio The “Target Heart Rate ” formula for computing maximum heart rate (220 minus age) has been practically enshrined within exercise circles. But it’s a myth. Even the man who created the formula, Dr. William Haskell, admits it’s a poor method of determining how hard someone should aerobically train. Haskell created the formula in 1970, while trying to identify a safe level of activity for heart disease patients. Haskell, currently a professor of medicine at Stanford, says his formula was never meant to be applied to the general population. Says Haskell, “I’ve kind of laughed about it over the years.” Fritz Hagerman, an exercise physiologist at Ohio University, also agrees that using the formula to forecast a person’s maximum heart rate is pointless. Hagerman says he’s seen Olympic rowers in their 20s with maximum heart rates of 220. And he has seen others on the same team and with the same ability, with maximum rates of just 160. Hagerman explains, ... More About: Myth
Big Portions = Big “Portion Distortion”
2007-10-11 21:54:00 By Jeff Consiglio Researchers Brian Wansink and Pierre Chandon have discovered an interesting phenomenon, which was recently published in the September 5, 2006 edition of the Annals of Internal Medicine. Through research they conducted in a branch of psychology known as psychophysics, they discovered that the larger a portion of food is, the more difficult it becomes to estimate how many calories are in it. Says Wansink, in his book Mindless Eating - Why We Eat More Than We Think, “It seems that when estimating almost anything - such as weight, height, brightness, loudness, sweetness, and so on - we consistently underestimate things as they get larger. For instance, we’ll be fairly accurate at estimating the weight of a 2-pound rock but will grossly underestimate the weight of an 80-pound rock.” Wansink and Chandon decided to see if people’s tendency to underestimate things as they get larger, also applied to estimations of calorie intake. They recruited 40 research voluntee...
10-Minute Blitz Time Management System
2007-10-10 21:03:00 By Jeff Consiglio We’ve all looked at a job that needs doing and procrastinated on it because we didn’t have “enough time or energy” for the job at that moment. Or so we told ourselves. But truthfully, most jobs don’t take near the time or energy we often imagine. Don’t believe me? Then I challenge you to try a time management technique I call the 10-Minute Blitz . Let’s say for instance that your kitchen is a wreck. Dirty counters, dirty floor, and a sink full of dirty dishes. (Sound like an all too familiar scenario?) I challenge you to forgo your usual habit of throwing up your hands in defeat, and putting off that job until later. Clean that kitchen NOW. Set a timer for exactly 10-minutes, then do an all out blitz on your filthy kitchen for that time. Here’s how I’d tackle such a 10-minute blitz. - Rinse off dirty dishes and put them in the dish machine - Start the dish machine - Wipe of counters with a warm, soapy microfiber cloth - Scrub out sink with non-abra... More About: System , Management , Time , Time Management
Character vs. Technique for Transforming Your Body
2007-10-10 20:52:00 By Jeff Consiglio Author Stephen Covey, in his best selling book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, discusses the differences between the “success literature” of today compared to a century ago. How today’s notions of succeeding in life are primarily based upon external techniques. This is in stark contrast to the success literature of years past, which emphasized bedrock values and the cultivation of one’s internal character. Today’s success gurus teach their followers success techniques like Neuro Linguistic Programming, self hypnosis, visualization, and how to get people to do your bidding with clever verbal techniques. Whereas yesterday’s success authors taught thrift, self discipline, temperance, perseverance and the importance of a strong work ethic. Covey sums up the differences between these two schools of success as follows: Personality Ethic - Personality - Public image - Attitude - Behavior - Skill and technique - Influence technique - Power strategies ... More About: Body , Technique , Character , Char , Tran
Our Family Drives High Mileage Cars and We Like it That Way
2007-10-10 20:44:00 By Jeff Consiglio My 1992 Mazda MX-3 still looks and runs great I currently drive a 1992 Mazda MX-3 with almost 200k on the odometer. I suppose I could trade it in on a newer car that would allow me to “project a more successful image,” but I’m not particularly image conscious. My car may have a lot of miles and some minor dings but it’s 100% paid for, and still a safe and dependable vehicle. My wife Deb currently drives a 2002 Toyota Camry with about 120,000 miles on it. It’ll be paid for within the year. (We bought it used, as we prefer not to eat the initial rapid depreciation of a new vehicle.) After it’s paid off, we’ll put at least another 100k on it, before buying another one. Used of course. Deb’s 2002 Toyota Camry - Very durable car! So why do we drive such high mileage cars, while most of America trades in their vehicle every three years or so? It’s not because we’re too broke to buy a new car. If we wanted ... More About: Family , Cars , High , Mileage
Ancient Wisdom on Sugar Consumption from the Bible
2007-10-09 22:17:00 Jeff Consiglio Most “Bible diet gurus” seem to endorse frequent consumption of honey. They justify their advice with Scripture that appears to speak of honey in favorable terms. But they ignore, or perhaps are unaware of, Scriptural warnings against eating too much honey. Proverbs 25:16 “Have you found honey? Eat only as much as is sufficient for you, lest, being filled with it, you vomit it.” Proverbs 25:27 “It is not good to eat much honey.” Interesting “food for thought” to consider ancient wisdom warned of the dangers of excess sweets. And such timeless wisdom is even more applicable today, due to most people’s sedentary lifestyles and the ubiquitous presence of sugar and high fructose corn syrup in our modern food supply. More About: Sugar , Wisdom , The Bible , Ancient
Internet Explorer vs. Firefox – Farewell Internet Explorer!
2007-10-09 22:13:00 By Jeff Consiglio About a week ago I finally got tired of Internet Explorer closing itself down and freezing up my computer several times per day. Talk about a productivity killer! So I took a leap of faith, and switched to Firefox ’s internet browser. And I’m glad I did. Here are some of the benefits I’ve enjoyed as a new Firefox user. No Crashes or Freeze-ups - So far, I’ve had zero crashes or freeze-ups with Firefox. That’s a sharp contrast to the literally half dozen or so per day I was enduring with Internet Explorer . Adblock Plus – This is an add-on extension for Firefox that I highly recommend. You can program it to filter out all kinds of ads, which helps internet sites download faster and makes for a more ascetically pleasing browsing experience. I programmed it to filter out all Yahoo and Google Ads, so now I never have to see those annoying ads, no matter what website I’m on. Synchronized Bookmarks – Firefox let’s you synchronize your browser’s boo... More About: Farewell
Are You an Ethical Person?
2007-10-09 22:05:00 Jeff Consiglio “For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?” - King James Bible, Mark 8:36 It took me many years to learn the importance of being 100% ethical at all times. I was a borderline kleptomaniac in my youth, which ultimately caused me (and those around me) a great deal of grief. I also used to tell lots of “white lies” designed to make myself look better than I really was. In short, I didn’t have much of a moral code to base my decisions upon. Even at my worst I never would’ve physically hurt another person, but that was about the only moral-absolute I had in my younger days. But I eventually learned a person is nothing without inner integrity. Even if you never get caught in unethical deeds, each one you commit chips away at the core of your inner being. Every wrong thing you do makes you a weaker person. An unethical person may fool the outside world into thinking they&rsquo... More About: Person
The Progressive Overload Principal for Fitness & Life
2007-10-09 22:03:00 By Jeff Consiglio The progressive overload principal is a principal of exercise science, stating that positive physical adaptations are achieved by progressively overloading a biological system. Exposing your muscles, heart, lungs, nervous system or skeletal system to a physical stimulus, just slightly beyond anything they’ve been exposed to before. If your goal is to get stronger you must lift progressively heavier weights. If your goal is to do more pushups, you must progressively attempt higher repetitions of pushups. If you want to increase the distance you’re capable of running, you must progressively increase the distance you cover during your training runs. Gradual, incremental increases in the effort you put into your exercise program add up to big improvements in physical performance over a period of time. Many people fail to apply the progressive overload principal to their exercise program, and therefore fail to make significant improvements to their level of fitness ... More About: Progressive , Life , Fitness , Principal
Do Calories Count?
2007-10-09 21:52:00 By Jeff Consiglio The lie that “calories don’t count” (Or that they’re a very secondary concern) has been popularized by legions of fad diet promoters over the years. Especially those claiming fats or carbohydrates are the primary culprits leading to weight gain. Any diet “guru” claiming calories don’t count in regards to weight management immediately identifies themself as a fad diet promoter. The only way to lose weight is by consuming fewer calories than you burn. The only way to gain weight is by consuming more calories than you burn. Nothing else is even possible. An example of real science proving this important point (as opposed to the unscientific ramblings of fad diet promoters) is found in a 1992 study by Dr. Rudolph L. Leibel and Dr. Jules Hirsch of Rockefeller University, published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. The study’s participants lived in a hospital metabolic ward during the study and received liquid formulas containing varying amou... More About: Count , Calories , Calo
Whatever Happened to Pushups, Situps and Pullups?
2007-10-09 21:34:00 By Jeff Consiglio When most people think of getting in shape, they tend to automatically think in terms of weight training. That’s what the muscle-magazines, gyms, personal trainers and sports conditioning gurus tend to promote the most, so that’s what the public hears about the most. It’s not suprising then, that so many people equate weight training with the pursuit of physical fitness. And that’s not a bad thing altogether. Weight training is an awesome tool to have in your exercise toolbox. And there’s no debating that weight training is critical if absolute maximum size and strength is your goal, as is the case with many football players for instance. I come from a bodybuilding background, so me and the weights go way back. It’s been the foundation of my approach to fitness for a long time. But over the years I’ve come to view weight training as merely one component of a well-rounded fitness program. I’ll even go so far as to say weight training is unnecessary f... More About: Pull , Push
The Progressive Overload Principal for Fitness & Life
2007-10-03 16:30:00 By Jeff ConsiglioThe progressive overload principal is a principal of exercise science, stating that positive physical adaptations are achieved by progressively overloading a biological system. Exposing your muscles, heart, lungs, nervous system or skeletal system to a physical stimulus, just slightly beyond anything they?ve been exposed to before.If your goal is to get stronger you must lift progressively heavier weights. If your goal is to do more pushups, you must progressively attempt higher repetitions of pushups. If you want to increase the distance you?re capable of running, you must progressively increase the distance you cover during your training runs.Gradual, incremental increases in the effort you put into your exercise program add up to big improvements in physical performance over a period of time.Many people fail to apply the progressive overload principal to their exercise program, and therefore fail to make significant improvements to their level of fitness and phys... More About: Progressive , Life , Fitness , Principal
Are You an Ethical Person?
2007-09-28 16:17:00 By Jeff Consiglio "For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?" - King James Bible, Mark 8:36 It took me many years to learn the importance of being 100% ethical at all times. I was a borderline kleptomaniac in my youth, which ultimately caused me (and those around me) a great deal of grief. I also used to tell lots of "white lies" designed to make myself look better than I really was. In short, I didn't have much of a moral code to base my decisions upon. Even at my worst I never would've physically hurt another person, but that was about the only moral-absolute I had in my younger days. But I eventually learned a person is nothing without inner integrity. Even if you never get caught in unethical deeds, each one you commit chips away at the core of your inner being. Every wrong thing you do makes you a weaker person. An unethical person may fool the outside world into thinking they're something they're not, but such pa... More About: Person
Internet Explorer vs. Firefox ? Farewell Internet Explorer!
2007-09-26 11:45:00 By Jeff ConsiglioAbout a week ago I finally got tired of Internet Explorer closing itself down and freezing up my computer several times per day. Talk about a productivity killer! So I took a leap of faith, and switched to Firefox 's internet browser. And I?m glad I did.Here are some of the benefits I?ve enjoyed as a new Firefox user.No Crashes or Freeze-ups - So far, I?ve had zero crashes or freeze-ups with Firefox. That?s a sharp contrast to the literally half dozen or so per day I was enduring with Internet Explorer .Adblock Plus ? This is an add-on extension for Firefox that I highly recommend. You can program it to filter out all kinds of ads, which helps internet sites download faster and makes for a more ascetically pleasing browsing experience. I programmed it to filter out all Yahoo and Google Ads, so now I never have to see those annoying ads, no matter what website I?m on. Synchronized Bookmarks ? Firefox let?s you synchronize your browser?s bookmarks between multiple com... More About: Farewell
Planning, Organizing and Brainstorming Day
2007-09-25 10:46:00 By Jeff Consiglio ?Think ahead. Don't let day-to-day operations drive out planning.? - Donald Rumsfeld Many people are so caught up in doing, they seldom take time for planning, organizing and brainstorming. That might be why such folks are trapped on a hamster wheel of perpetual busyness, yet never seem to get ahead in life. By the way, I don't define "getting ahead in life" as being synonymous with making tons of money. Nothing wrong with that, as long as the money is earned ethically and without skewing your life too out of balance. But I consider a middle income teacher who does her job with excellence to be doing a better job of "getting ahead" than a rich person who got that way selling useless infomercial junk, fad diet books, cigarettes or pornography. Since I've strayed off on a tangent, early in this post, let's continue with the tangent by further defining what getting ahead in life should really look like. Quick Snapshot of What Getting Ahead in Life Should Loo... More About: Planning , Brainstorming , Organ
Being over Age 40 Doesn?t Make You ?Over the Hill?
More articles from this author:2007-09-25 10:42:00 By Jeff Consiglio I turn 42 in a few weeks, and am therefore officially "middle aged" according to some. But I refuse to think of myself that way. In fact, I'm currently working toward achieving my all-time best physical condition and am close to reaching that goal. Apparently I'm not alone in my determined defiance of the aging process. It seems there's quite a few folks who're blissfully unaware of their supposed advanced age. Here are a few examples for you. Gail Devers Gail Devers stunned the track & field world a few years ago by winning the 60-meter hurdles, during the 100th Millrose Games, at the ripe "old" age of 40. She ran against a crowd of young, world class runners in their 20s, and beat them all. Said Devers, "I needed this race to say to myself, 'Hey, I can do it,' and show my daughter that anything is possible." Listen to a Podcast with Gail Devers Randy Couture Randy Couture is a professional UFC mixed martial artist co... More About: Make , Hill 1, 2 |
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