Most books have a section where the author thanks all the people that made writing the book possible. Who would fill that section in your autobiography? Few successes are entirely independent ventures. Getting the right mentors, coaches and role models can dramatically reduce the amount of trial and error to reach your goals. Like many […]
Archives for April 2007
Great Books
I get a lot of questions about what books I’ve read. I may mention the odd book in a post, but most of my reading is relatively hidden. Seeing as there are many excellent books out there, I’ve decided to add a ‘Great Books’ category in the sidebar. I’m keeping it intentionally small, limiting everything […]
Social Energy
Thinking of energy, most people think towards physical or emotional energy. Either in the guy that can run a marathon at the drop of a hat or the gal that just exudes enthusiasm and positivity, these forms of energy are the most obvious. But there is an often neglected form of energy that is every […]
Gradual Dieting
Are you as healthy as you would like to be? Whether you are already a marathon running, whole foods vegan or are stuck in the typical fast-food lifestyle, any dietary change can be difficult. Looking out at the barrage of health information it is easy to get overwhelmed. Should you get more Omega-3’s, fiber or […]
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