1. Series I watched… Graham Hancock is a British journalist who is often mistaken for an archeologist because of his interest in, knowledge of, and theories on early civilizations, historical documents, and archeological facts. He is strongly disliked by the archeological community because of the questions he asks and the observations he has made (kind…
I was in the store the other day and saw a hat with a patch on it that read, “Leave It Better Than You Found It.” Some might say that is a great philosophy to carry through life, even a motto by which to live. It would imply that we don’t over-consume, that we treat…
1. Some great insights I read this week… Tim Ferris re-posted “100 Tips for a Better Life,” by Conor Barnes. I was expecting a basic list, with things that I had already read or heard, but much to my (pleasant) surprise, it was loaded with tips that I had not heard of, or thought of,…
People are desperately searching for ways to lose weight, feel better, have more energy, and have more happiness in their lives. There are so many options out there, making it very confusing. To complicate things even more, you’ll hear one so-called expert say one thing, and another say the complete opposite. Not to mention, all…
1. Words of wisdom I received this week… I am blessed to be able to see hundreds of patients every week, from newborn babies to patients in their 90’s. My ears always perk up when my oldest patients share some wisdom. They have SO MUCH to share, having seen and experienced so much. This week,…
Ask ten high achievers what the most important success trait is, and you’ll likely get ten different answers. It’s a tricky question, because the most important and impactful trait to ensure your success may vary. It could be vision, planning, or goal setting early on in a particular venture. It might be persistence and drive…
1. Move More Challenge results… Our Move More Challenge has ended. It ran throughout the month of June, and we had approximately 55 participants. It was our 1st Annual challenge and went extremely well. We utilized an app called GymRats to track activities and points. This was pulled together in a short amount of time…
Things are what they are. But then they become something else based on how they are presented to us and the world. Some things are hyped up and made to seem like something much more special than they are. And other things are minimized and underappreciated, often overlooked for the value and power they truly…
1. Awareness I’ve had this week… We had someone jump off the boat last weekend and, because it was so shallow, she scraped her leg in multiple places on an old tree stump in the water. When I heard the splash, I immediately hoped that whomever hit the water did not dive head first. I…
Relationships can become dysfunctional when one or more of the parties involved enter into that relationship with selfish, criminal, harmful intent. In the last week’s blog, I stated that there are two industries that I don’t care for too much… the insurance industry and the pharmaceutical industry. I wrote about the insurance company in the…