Category Archives for Success/Motivation

Gandhi on Happiness

Why Sticking With a Diet is So Hard..and What to Do About It

Here’s the conversation we all have at some point. “I really should have that grilled tuna and green salad tonight for dinner…and just plain water…it will taste good and keep me

How To Get Off Your Butt And DO Something

“When all is said and done, more is said than done.” – Lou Holtz. In his book, The War of Art, Steven Pressfield (who is probably best known for The Legend of Baggar Vance) refers to

Faith and Fatigue

How To Be Patient

When it comes to training, many people look for quick results. Fat loss. Muscle growth. Healing an injury. Whatever. A  lot of people have told me, “I’m just impatient” or “I

A Simple Way To Lower Blood Pressure And Be More Creative

  “I think you should take a nap during the day for a while.” I heard this from my wife, Elle, my friend and colleague Christine, and my acupuncturist, Margaret Webb (who by the way is

The One Thing You Must Do To Motivate Yourself

  I’ve been asked something like this a lot. “How do you stay so motivated? I just can’t seem to get myself to do what I know I should do. Ho do you do it?” What people are

Ken Venturi on Being Better

Three Words to Stop Using…Now

  “How old are you?” “56, why?” “Really? Huh. Well, you look really good…” Wait……….. ………………Wait for

If I Exercise Enough, Can I Eat Whatever I Want?

  “So what can I do for you?” I asked. This was a few years ago in my clinical practice days. My client was about 30 years old, male, lean and wirey. He answered quickly. “I need