I stayed in a relationship that I knew was going to end. I did what I knew I could do. I focused on being the kind of boyfriend I would want to date rather than trying to convince my partner that he should date me. I saw the signs and felt the escape velocity in …
Monthly Archive: July 2012
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Jul
28
Two Year Old Catches First Wave Surfing Solo
“We teach the Corker families and our kids to surf by Aug 2021.” This is what that goal will look (and feel) like. #littlegoalcrusher Pick of the Post: Glee – So Emotional
Jul
27
Shane Koyczan – More Often Than Sometimes
Her mother once asked me “do you love her?” And I told her “If there were one million teachers breathing down my neck, telling me the answer is no, I’d still say yes.” … I say go for it. – Shane Koyzcan Mmm hmmm. Love more often than sometimes. Pick of the Post: Emeli …
Jul
26
The Benefits of Not Achieving A Goal
When I ran the marathon in 4:24, and the goal was “in under 4 hours” … I didn’t achieve my goal. When I completed 5 of my 100 before 100, and the goal was to complete 10 … I didn’t achieve my goal. When I read 4 books for fun, instead of the 5 that …
Jul
23
6 Questions For Spiritual-Based Leaders
Am I behaving with integrity? Is there unity and purity in my thoughts, words, and deeds? Am I transcending my ego mind and my desire for recognition? Am I able to discriminate between conscience and ego? Am I able to look upon outcomes as neither successes or failures? Do I view my work as a …
Jul
20
I’m Sorry, But…
Pick of the Post: Adam Lambert – Never Close Our Eyes
Jul
19
Daydreaming of the Future
The countdown clock is raging right now. In this moment, I’m not in this moment. As I stare at the seemingly never ending black letters on this Word document, my mind begins to race ahead – skipping over the next two weeks of final thesis writing and re-writing, and dreaming of the future. It’s dreaming …
Jul
18
Every Day We Choose
Pick of the Post: Dragonette – Let It Go
Jul
17
Bigger Than My Body
Someday I’ll fly, someday I’ll soar Someday I’ll be, so damn much more Cause I’m bigger than my body gives me credit for. – John Mayer Let’s make someday today. Shall we?
Jul
16
30 Ways To Cope With Stress
Get up 15 minutes earlier Don’t rely on your memory … write things down Repair things that don’t work properly Make duplicate keys Say “no” and “yes” intentionally Sweat – yoga, running, biking, and sex are all great options Ask for help with jobs you dislike Break down large tasks into bite-sized portions Set a …