It's 2pm. I'm disappointed, frustrated, and sick. I was agitated late last night, so getting to sleep was difficult. I woke up around 1 a.m., watched an episode of Psych, and nibbled on peanut butter and crackers before heading back to bed for a fitful night’s sleep. I didn’t have a big day planned. I was going to hop on an important call about some volunteer work and … [Read more...] about Little Frustrations Add Up
It’s a Fuck Freud Kind of Day
I enjoy an uplifting thought, quote or insight as much as anyone, but some days one crosses my path and I want to vomit. Today was such a day so I present you with my response. Don't get me wrong, Mr. Freud may be correct about the "struggle" and some days I may appreciate this thought, but today: not so much. How about you? Do inspirational and pick-me-up quotes … [Read more...] about It’s a Fuck Freud Kind of Day
DDP’s Philosophy of Change
Diamond Dallas Page, professional wrestling's the People's Champion, was a late bloomer to the world of professional wrestling, yet became a hero to many during his time in World Championship Wrestling. In the years since his retirement he has written books, spoke on nutrition, fitness, and recovery, as well as developed a fitness program that is changing lives. And, yes, I … [Read more...] about DDP’s Philosophy of Change
Sorry, Not Sorry
I feel the urge to apologize, ALL THE TIME, and I suspect many of you do as well. At times, I even feel the need to apologize out of fear that I'm inconveniencing something - and I haven't done anything wrong. However, there are times when most definitely DO NOT need to apologize. I was reminded of this today while reading A Dog Named Slugger, a memoir by Leigh Brill, a lady … [Read more...] about Sorry, Not Sorry
Becoming a New Person
Everyone has wanted to be a different kind of person at one time or another. Maybe we’ve wanted to be more athletic, outgoing, or successful. Whatever it is, we’ve all had moments when we wished to be something different, something more. Take Demosthenes of Athens, for example. Here was a young man who was disadvantaged in so many ways that he could have given up at an early … [Read more...] about Becoming a New Person