Tag Archives: Motivate

What Motivates People?

A million things probably. What motivates you? What many people waste time doing is focusing on what doesn’t motivate them.  Ya with me? It’s the complete opposite of where people should spend their “emotional labor”. Here’s an overlooked tip:  One … Continue reading

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Gold’s Gym Was Packed Yesterday

My son and I went to Gold’s Gym yesterday.  It was packed.  That’s great to see.  Yet even though Gold’s Gym was crowded, the people exercising represent such a small portion of the population. When I drive to and from … Continue reading

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2009 World Championships

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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Nine Questions

Did you go for a walk (or exercise) yesterday? Did you eat sensibly? Did you read anything that inspired or motivated you? Did you think about anything that inspired or motivated you? Did you take some sort of action, different … Continue reading

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It’s Easier When…

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

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?

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?

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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Where Were You When The World Stopped Turning?

Where Were You When The World Stopped Turning? Although it may not seem so, it might be a good idea to watch this.  If you don’t have five minutes to spare on a day like today, maybe your life is … Continue reading

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Lane 8 Needs Motivation

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 … Continue reading

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