1. Poem I love… Rudyard Kipling wrote a poem titled “If.” I actually heard it read before reading it. I LOVE it! I’ve copied the poem below, but I recommend listening to Michael Caine read it. He does a GREAT job. I’ve included that video below also. My favorite, or most significant line in the…
I recently read that depression and anxiety have increased 25% since 2020. Almost half of our population is obese, with childhood obesity reaching epidemic numbers. And an estimated 38% of Americans use prescription painkillers on a regular basis to deaden ongoing physical pain. It is clear to anyone looking that we are headed in the…
1. 7 simple tips for a healthier, happier, fuller 2024… We’ve overcomplicated health. It doesn’t need to be confusing, overwhelming, difficult, or painful. Here are 7 simple tips that are guaranteed to boost your health this next year. Implement them immediately. Eat more real, whole foods, and less processed, junk foods. Move your body every…
Chronic disease continues to skyrocket, children are becoming sicker and sicker, and our healthcare system is crumbling. Some would say we need to spend more money, but our country spends far more than other countries on healthcare, yet lands at the bottom of the list when we compare health outcomes. Some would say we need…
1. Video clip I saw this week that everyone needs to see… Dr. Zach Bush is one of the few triple board-certified M.D.’s in the country, an amazing, smart, and dedicated human being, and one of my favorite people to listen to. Here’s a quick clip from him that is POWERFUL. He speaks so fluently,…
I was riding in the car with my oldest daughter, Emma, when she was about thirteen years old. We would often have long drives in the car together as we traveled to her soccer games. I would try to utilize that time to influence her thinking and plant seeds to help her succeed in life.…
1. Tool I’m going to try in an effort to make 2024 exceptional… Entrepreneur, author, and a guy living an extraordinary life, Jesse Itzler, designed a calendar and concept called the Big A$$ Calendar. I bought it, we are going to use it, and I’ve posted a video below explaining a bit about it. You…
Walk into a medical doctor’s office and the first question they will usually ask is… What are your symptoms? They want to know what hurts, where it hurts, and how you are feeling. Obviously, there is value to this kind of questioning, but how you feel and how you are actually doing may be two…
1. Stat I heard this week that caught my attention… I was listening to an Ed Mylett podcast, and he cited a study and stat that caught my attention. I jotted it down so I wouldn’t forget it. Here it is… If you applied yourself to something (giving it deliberate practice, effort, study, attention) for…
There are two schools of thought when it comes to personal development and living your best life. One group believes that you should spend more time and energy on your weaknesses, working to improve those areas of your life where you struggle the most. The other group believes you should focus on your strengths, the…