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“It’s not enough to be busy, so are the ants. The...
“According to most studies, people’s number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. Death is number two. Does that sound right? This means to the average person, if you go to a funeral, you’re better off in the casket than doing the eulogy.” – Jerry...
Look, if you had one shot, or one opportunity
to seize everything you ever wanted. One moment;
Would you capture it or just let it slip?
From the song "Lose Yourself" by Eminem
An amazing run by VCU ended just short
Opportunities, I mean the once in a lifetime opportunities, don’t come around...
“Choice has made us not freer but more paralyzed, not happier but more dissatisfied.”
Barry Schwartz
Do we have too many choices today?
Call me old fashioned, but I love good, old hard/soft copy books. I was a fairly early adopter of eBooks and I’ve had a Nook for a couple...
“Learning is not attained by chance; it must be sought for with ardor and attended with diligence.”
Abigail Adams
A Coach Will Help You See The Light
The purpose of learning is to grow better and stronger than you were yesterday. Are you better today than you were yesterday? Are you...
“Those who make the worst use of their time are the first to complain of its shortness”
– Jean de La Bruysre
How many times have you checked your email today? I’m guessing you’re in there constantly. 20 times, 30 times, 50 times? I’d venture to say that 99% of...
“Before anything else, preparation is the key to success.”
Alexander Graham Bell
Wayne Rooney Bicycle Kick
There's no execution without preparation
I’m a sports nerd. I love watching athletes execute, especially under pressure. Whether it’s the Packers executing a crucial...
“The Enemy is a Very Good Teacher”
The Dali Lama
Resistance is our enemy . Resistance is everywhere. Boiled down, resistance is simply choosing short term gratification over long term gain. Look at all of the outside influences…look around you…billboards, fast food...
LESSON #1: LIVE YOUR LIFE WITH YOUR LEGACY IN MIND
Everyone knows the story of Ben Roethlisberger. A lot of people still have an issue with him, and his actions have brought that upon himself. I believe in second chances and that everyone deserves the opportunity at redemption. It is, after all,...
Hi everyone. I’m psyched to introduce the new and improved 1440! I made the switch to a new blog template called WordPress. It’s a much more user friendly site and I think it provides a much cleaner look. I’d love to get your feedback. You’ll notice the new logo as well....
KEEP CHOPPING!
Take a Step Forward
Whenever you’re stuck, just do something. It can be the smallest thing. Just do something to move yourself forward. I love the saying, “Chop Wood, Carry Water.” The actual quote is a zen proverb, “Before enlightenment, chop wood, carry...
First off, Happy New Year to you. Thank you for following me. I know I don’t always post consistently (one of my goals for this year is to post more) so I appreciate your commitment, time and feedback.
The number one New Year’s Resolution is losing weight and/or getting fit, so...
