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Setting Your Bar Low, But Impossible, Is Perfect

Posted on November 20, 2011 by jeff noel

This is not a Mid Life Celebration contradiction. If walking four days a week for one week is something you’ve never done, consider it impossible and set out to do your impossible. Then set another impossible goal – to do … Continue reading →

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The Glorious Thing About Failing Is That If You Set The Bar High Enough, There’s No Regret

Posted on September 15, 2011 by jeff noel

Fail, lose? Or fail, win? Next Blog

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Back To This Whole Notion That Disney Business Practices Helped jeff noel Become An Olympian

Posted on August 20, 2011 by jeff noel

To teach is to learn twice. Aim for perfection, settle for excellence. Every day preach the Gospel, and if necessary, use words. If your goal isn’t impossible, you’re not reaching high enough. The number one way to learn is to … Continue reading →

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Small & Impossible

Posted on March 21, 2011 by jeff noel

Sure, it’s crazy, but so what? Who cares? You better! So I made two goals, opposite ends of the spectrum, which is what I recommend for you – whether beginner, intermediate or advanced. Make a small, easily achievable goal. And … Continue reading →

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National Championships in 2011

Posted on February 20, 2011 by jeff noel

Missed it last year too… The 2011 Master’s Track & Field Indoor National Championships will be held in Albuquerque, New Mexico, March 4-6. I will not be there. Of course, this is a trivial issue for all of you. In … Continue reading →

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You’re Not Capable

Posted on November 20, 2010 by jeff noel

How often in life we complete a task that was beyond the capability of the person we were when we started it. ~Robert Brault We aren’t capable. Not when we start, but we become strangely confident by the time it’s … Continue reading →

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6 Impossible Dreams Before Sunrise?

Posted on August 31, 2010 by jeff noel

A couple nights ago we had “movie night” at our house and chose Disney’s “Alice In Wonderland”, with Johnny Depp. Early in the movie, Alice is sharing with someone that her Father would dream six impossible dreams before breakfast. A … Continue reading →

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What Would You Say?

Posted on August 30, 2010 by jeff noel

What would you say? Does it roll off the tip of your tongue like honeydew vine water? Or do you hesitate? “If your goal isn’t impossible, you’re not reaching high enough”. (you do know that’s the tag line here at … Continue reading →

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The Clock Is Ticking

Posted on June 4, 2010 by jeff noel

Getting in shape, whatever that means, is something most people know to be a reasonable and desirable goal. But doing it is next to impossible for many people. Do you know why? Do you know the secret to overcoming what … Continue reading →

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Under Six?

Posted on April 3, 2010 by jeff noel

“Ever worry about being too fast?” This is usually not anything that crosses a runner’s mind. And if you’re not a runner, think of it this way, “Ever worry about being too good at something you’re working hard to be … Continue reading →

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