Everyone thinks I exercise to stay healthy

Balance mental activity with physical activity
Balance mental activity with physical activity
How you stay active is up to you
How you stay active is up to you

When I think about the answer to the question most people never ask me, it goes something like this…

To teach is to learn twice. And to teach children is perhaps the greatest privilege (and responsibility) an adult will ever know.

This is why I exercise, eat decently, and strive for adequate rest.

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The Top Reason Why Most People Quit Exercising

Experimenting with bread mold conditions is no different than experimenting with boredom conditions.

The main reason we quit exercising is simple and obvious. Boredom.

The antidote? Find a million ways not to. Yesterday morning’s run had a predictable route, but I didn’t feel like going the whole way and turning around. So I was going to take a shorter route to get the job done quicker – minimize the boredom…

…but decided to explore a route I’d never taken. Had the longest run in five years, and wasn’t bored for a moment.

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Are You And I Selfish?

Runtime? Sure feels like it.

I’m under no obligation to offer you anything. And yes, you could call me selfish. But here’s the thing, with no obligation to give, guess what the giving becomes. It becomes joyous – and in a weird way, not selfish, but selfless.

The point? Running is going well, better than it has in years. The ripple effect in having a balanced approach to wellness is how physical health (running) also impacts my attitude, and my work – the writing.

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