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Lane 8 What You Should Know

November 11, 2009 by jeff noel Leave a Comment

Can’t explain how my brain works, all I can tell you is that it is constantly turning, churning and burning. So, this morning, like every morning after the initial routine is done, the process of writing five daily blogs begins.

Lane 8 is third in the order in which I write the five daily blogs. Stay with me, there’s a point to this.

Arriving at the WordPress Blog admin page, I create “a blank sheet of paper“. Then I pause, think about what to write and get started. Usually, something from the day before, or something from today’s agenda, is where the inspiration comes from.

Today is a bit more unusual. Click here to see what inspired today’s post. Make it a GREAT day. It’s completely up to you, isn’t it?

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Lane 8 You Tube video virus

September 14, 2009 by jeff noel Leave a Comment

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 link. Staying there.

That’s where I come in. You will see, from my own struggle in real time, the simple secrets to long-term success. It amazes me how viral the right thing can become.

But you’re gonna have to want to follow. I can’t make you. It’s completely up to you. Always has been. Always will be. Dream big. Get there. STAY THERE!

Bonus: Another Lane 8 You Tube video found and placed in cyberspace – Australian Masters Athletics website.

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Lane 8 Needs Motivation

September 10, 2009 by jeff noel Leave a Comment

Lane 8 Needs Motivation. Daily. Period.

Ya with me? DAILY.

Was reminded of that yesterday after giving a speech, a man asked me privately, “How do you motivate people”?

Without any hesitation, because it’s a common question, “If you want to motivate others, you need to be motivated yourself”.

It’s the first and only rule of motivation. Enthusiasm is the most contagious thing in the world. The second most contagious thing in the world is the opposite.

The lack of enthusiasm. Admit it or not, everyone takes their cue from you.

When you look in the mirror, are you a mountain or a molehill?

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Lane 8 Digresses?

September 1, 2009 by jeff noel Leave a Comment

Lane 8 Digresses? Maybe. Maybe not.

You know this if you’ve been following Lane 8 for a few months, the thesis at Lane 8 is taking care of our priceless physical gift – our body.

You have also come to discover the sub-thesis here is that goals should be impossible.

So why all the Suomi (Finland) Ski Jumping stuff? Call it a mental break from the physical focus.

In fact, the day all the Lahti Ski Jumping videos were shot was a rest day at the Masters Track & Field World Championships.

Rest is critical to physical (and mental and spiritual) health. So just enjoy this diversion and expect the break to be over soon. Carpe diem, jeff noel

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How Was That America?

August 31, 2009 by jeff noel Leave a Comment

America, and the rest of the World, here are a few jeff noel midlife You Tube videos from the famous Lahti, Finland Ski Jump arena:

Never in my entire life have I seen this in person:

Amazing side, close up view:

The next (2011) WMA Masters Track & Field World Championships are in Sacramento. Carpe diem, jeff noel

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WMA Masters World Championship Videos

August 30, 2009 by jeff noel Leave a Comment

WMA 2009 Masters World Championship Videos. I have a bunch and finally found time yesterday to upload a fair number and will post them at Lane 8. Here are a few:

My excitement for You Tube predicts 100 You Tubes:

Lahti Travel and Do Your Best:

Blooper – 3 seconds:

Make it a GLORIOUS Sunday. It surely will be. Up to us to notice though. Carpe diem, jeff noel

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Germany’s Guido Muller Reveals Success Secret

August 29, 2009 by jeff noel Leave a Comment

Germany’s Guido Muller reveals his secret to running success, moments after smashing the M70 400 meters World Record at the WMA Masters Track & Field World Championships in Lahti, Finland.

Surprised by his answer? I am and I’m not.

Surprised that it’s so blunt. Not surprised because life is like this – pretty obvious.

Carpe diem, jeff noel in Lane 8

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Guess What?

August 28, 2009 by jeff noel Leave a Comment

Being motivated to workout is incredibly different, and much more difficult, without a compelling purpose.

Duh! This is what’s known as a BFO – blinding flash of the obvious.

That’s the missing link for most people. And now it’s missing for me since returning from the Masters World Championships a few weeks ago.

Have been to the gym once this month. Once in 26 days! Do you know how quickly our bodies begin lose the strength we gain?

I rationalize that, “I’m taking some time off to rest”.

What I find is the list of excuses to not go to the gym is getting longer and more comfortable to use.

This helps remind me of my purpose – to be the change I wish to see in the world.

We can’t just talk about change, we have to lead the way. Come on, let’s go. Carpe diem, jeff noel

PS. Went to gym last night, for the second time in 26 days. My guess is that most people can relate to this post but few of you will actually take action. What’s it gonna take?

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Purpose Is Critical

August 26, 2009 by jeff noel Leave a Comment

Purpose is critical. This is one of my epiphanies. Purpose IS critical.

Without a purpose bigger than ourselves, when we fail, we let down only one person.

When our purpose for good health extends outside ourselves, failure has much greater ramifications.

It’s almost like telling the younger generations, “You are doomed to poor eating habits, obesity, health risks, and apathy”.

Or, we can be the change we wish to see. To be the example of how hard work and focused effort can make our world healthier and ultimately, happy.

Who doesn’t want that?

If aliens came to our planet, what “health” grade do you think the human race would get?

Look, everyone knows this is incredibly difficult to do. Most things in life are. Once we learn to accept that life is hard, life gets easier, because we can spend less time fighting it, and just get on with figuring it out.

There are no shortcuts. Accept it and move on. Carpe diem, jeff noel

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Teacher

August 25, 2009 by jeff noel Leave a Comment

Teacher. This journey to be in Lane 8 has been my teacher. A better teacher than at first glance. A faithful and even profound teacher.

Seriously?

Yes, seriously.

What began with a vision to see our son graduate from High School, and one push up per day, has evolved into a sort of lifestyle.

A lifestyle of staying motivated to be focused on Life’s Big Choices – Mind, Body, Spirit, Money.

Nationals are in Sacramento next year. Worlds the year after, in the same place.

Two more years of motivation lined up. Got motivation lined up in your life?

Carpe diem, jeff noel

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Lane 8 What You Should Know

Lane 8 You Tube video virus

Lane 8 Needs Motivation

Lane 8 Digresses?

How Was That America?

WMA Masters World Championship Videos

Germany’s Guido Muller Reveals Success Secret

Guess What?

Purpose Is Critical

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