“A man too busy to take care of his health is like a mechanic too busy to take care of his tools.” – Spanish Proverb I strive to live on a healthy diet. I don’t eat meat and eat very few animal products. I avoid white breads and rice. I rarely have caffeine and I […]
7 Reasons Not to Set a New Years Resolution in 2008
We’re approaching the start of 2008, which means it’s time for another round of New Years Resolutions. I’ve seen statistics on the failure rate of New Years Resolutions above 95%. And unless you’re planning to be the lucky few out of a hundred, that means there is something seriously wrong with these yearly promises. What’s […]
11 Tips to Get the Most From Your Days Off
In Japan, they have a condition called “karoshi”. Karoshi means “death due to overwork” and it is common enough that they actually have an organization for it, the National Defense Counsel for Victims of Karoshi. The group claims nearly 10,000 Japanese die from overwork each year. Clearly, having a day off isn’t such a bad […]
How to Build an Ironclad Personal Discipline
“The last three or four reps is what makes the muscle grow. This area of pain divides the champion from someone else who is not a champion. That’s what most people lack, having the guts to go on and just say they’ll go through the pain no matter what happens.” – Arnold Schwarzenegger Arnold probably […]
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