Tag Archive: motivation

Excerpt from “Make Today Count” by John C. Maxwell

The poet Carl Sandburg has said, "Time is the most valuable coin in your life. You and you alone will determine how that coin will be spent. Be careful that you do not let other people spend it for you." In this day of 24/7 availability, only YOU can manage your time. It's up to you ...

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Last Installment: I am a Warrior (author unknown)

I am a warrior. I tame the cobra of fear. I am willing to make mistakes and correct them quickly. I am willing to take action without all my ducks lined up in a row. I accept the worst, expect the best and go for it. I take unconditional action. Action in spite of fear, discomfort, disapproval or my mood I tell ...

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I Am A Warrior (continued, author unknown)

I am a warrior. I approve of myself. I am an original. I express my individuality. I ask for what I want. I live as I choose. I don't need anyone else's permission. I'll look `em in the eye, I'll tell `em who I am, and if they don't like it, screw `em! I am a warrior. I have a ...

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I Am A Warrior (continued)

I am a warrior. For me the time is always now, the place is always here. I only have power in the present. I focus my thoughts only on what I am doing now. When I sit, I sit. When I stand, I stand. Above all, I don't ...

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A Warrior Attitude

Last weekend marked the first Texas "Warrior Dash" in a little town called Forney. Over a two day period 20,000 "warriors" participated in 500-person waves to compete on 3.5 miles of off-road terrain filled with assorted obstacles and one heck of a lot of mud! It was extremely physical, a lot of fun, and highly ...

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Spread Something Good Today!

The February 2010 issue of Runner's World magazine had an interesting article about a young 6 year old son who joined his mother and father on a run one morning. He ran his first mile without stopping. Before too long, the two older boys were running with the parents. The author went on to talk ...

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Commit to Fit…or Fat (continued!)

Earlier this week we talked about your choices and how each choice takes you closer or further from your wellness goals. Today, we will begin with #6… 6. Think about fat…or the fact that your body is burning it or storing it, one more than other. Being conscious of that will help your decision making and workouts. 7. Do ...

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