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Confusing, frustrating and demoralizing info

Getting in shape is difficult.   Every day, there’s a new trend on social media, a new drug launched, a new secret workout strategy, a new diet.  It’s confusing, frustrating, and demoralizing.  For the past 15-ish years, I’ve done my damndest to try and cut through all the BS and help

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Failing in the direction of success

When I was in college, Paul Harvey was still on the radio, and we loved his stories that always ended in…“Good day.”  I’ve downloaded a bunch of those stories on my computer so I can revisit them.  So, a theme that you hear a lot is how so many of

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Progress trumps success every time

Welcome to the first day of the FedExCup Playoffs!  Over the next three weeks, we all get to wonder why we didn’t become a caddie as we watch Ted Scott’s net worth continue skyrocket.   Okay, since we didn’t hitch our wagons to Scottie Scheffler, let’s take a step back.  And

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Consistency starts with one thing

Yesterday afternoon, I was talking to an ex-pharmacist friend of mine who, after 8 years at Rite-Aid could no longer take the weight of watching people try to “fix” themselves with prescription drugs instead of eating right and exercising.  And I’m not saying that fixes every ailment.  But, it sure

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How small, consistent action equals life-changing results

It’s probably been close to ten years, but our accountant gave me some of the best advice ever…  “You need to focus on making the donuts.” (I’m sure you’ve seen those old Dunkin’ Donuts commercials. If not, they’re pretty great.)  You see, I used to be a sucker for the

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The goal-crushing echo chamber

On this Monday morning, I feel like there’s a little something missing – now that the Olympics are over, what am I going to watch in the background at the gym?  I could just play Tommy Boy on a loop.  “The only thing I need to figure out is whether to get

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