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What’s Wrong With Our Motivation?

Posted on June 30, 2010 by jeff noel

What’s wrong with our motivation? Maybe there’s nothing wrong with it. Why are we so challenged to stay motivated? Maybe we aren’t. What do the greatest athletes, artists, leaders, do that separates their motivation from the rest of us? Maybe … Continue reading →

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Did Ja?

Posted on March 30, 2010 by jeff noel

After reading yesterday’s Lane 8 blog post, did you think long and hard about your health? Let me guess, “No.” What motivates you at work?  At home? What demotivates you at work? At home? You can use your answers to … Continue reading →

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Exercise Fitness Wellness

Posted on November 27, 2009 by jeff noel

Exercise.  Fitness.  Wellness.  Flexibility.  Strength.  Cardiovascular. Blood pressure. Resting heart rate. Good cholesterol.  Bad cholesterol. Body Mass Index.  Triglycerides. Those words should mean something.  So should these. Determination.  Perseverance. Tenacity. Hope. Dreams. Persistence. Motivation.  Inspiration.  Courage. Focus.  Discipline.  Results.  Good … Continue reading →

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Exercise Change Leadership?

Posted on November 25, 2009 by jeff noel

Change leadership.  Personal leadership.  Great Leaders use these buzzwords.  And why not?  They sound inspiring and focused. All with a simple purpose – to make things better. And it’s harder than ever to make things better. So, how can we … Continue reading →

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Dream Big

Posted on November 20, 2009 by jeff noel

The original tag line for Lane 8 was: Dream Big.  Get There.  Stay There. Take your time but hurry up.  The clock is ticking. And remember to go a little easy on yourself.  But not for long though. Coaches push … Continue reading →

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2009 World Championships

Posted on September 30, 2009 by jeff noel

Lane 8 at 2009 World Championships in Lahti, Finland. That’s “Jack”, my son’s Teddy Bear. He has three exactly alike. He got them as gifts years ago.  The collar is actually inscribed “Jack”. Our son was born in August 2000. … Continue reading →

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It’s Easier When…

Posted on September 15, 2009 by jeff noel

It’s easier to exercise and eat sensibly during: Youth – the full pressure of job, Family, mortgages is unknown Mating season – (once we’ve mated, what’s the motivation?) Wake up calls – motivating because of glaring consequences The reality?  In … Continue reading →

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Lane 8 You Tube video virus

Posted on September 14, 2009 by jeff noel

It’s amazing how difficult it is to stay focused over the long haul. We’ve all seen people get motivated, set, and then achieve big health goals.  And then some time later, they fail.  They regress, almost predictably. There’s a missing … Continue reading →

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No Expectations?

Posted on September 13, 2009 by jeff noel

On the drive to Victory Martial Arts “Safety Demonstration” (recruiting) yesterday, I reminded our son there was no expectation that he enroll and take lessons. All the children participated, even the first timers.  Our son eagerly lined up.  Surprisingly, two … Continue reading →

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Maybe Today?

Posted on September 12, 2009 by jeff noel

Maybe today is the day our son finds a physical activity that interests him. He is great on exercising his Mind.  Great with his Spirit. Decent on Money. Body?  Well, he has a keen understanding of nutrition for a nine-year … Continue reading →

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