December 2009

Stop now and condemn yourself to mediocrity

December 21, 2009

The mind controls the body—the body does not control the mind. Your body can trick you and compel you to stop before you should. Push a little bit more and get major progress.

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The strange thing that cured my allergies (I think)

December 16, 2009
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I think deep breathing has cured my allergies. Of course, there are too many variables to truly ascertain what stopped me from sneezing, wheezing, and getting puffy eyes at particular times of the year, so take that as my disclaimer. Since deep breathing, however, I’ve felt better and more energetic. I feel like I’m able [...]

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How to avoid overdoing it at the first sign of progress

December 11, 2009

It’s tempting. If a little is good, more must be better. But it’s not.

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In life, and push ups, variety is the spice

December 8, 2009

Hey, exercise can be boring. But there is always a way to spice it up and still get results.

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How to perform the kettlebell snatch

December 6, 2009

The kettlebell snatch is a powerful exercise…when done correctly. Make sure you’re doing it right.

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How to remember everyone’s name at a party

December 3, 2009

Have you ever been introduced to someone and immediately forgotten their name? Chances are, you weren’t really paying attention. Some disciplines require  practitioners to consider meeting an individual sacred. That might help you to pay more attention and soak up more of the details of this new person. But, maybe your skill of maintaining attention [...]

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