I need to build some momentum in my blog. Maybe go easy at first, and write a little every day. But just build the habit. Otherwise, I seem to be stuck in a stop and go pattern. I know that there’s a lot that I want to write. But it’s a matter of discipline to get it on paper. I know that I can do it. I’ve done it already with my physical & mental exercise routines, and writing my goals daily. So writing something shouldn’t be that freakin hard!!!
I think probably one big hurdle is self censorship, and constantly editing to make something perfect. But screw it, life ain’t perfect, and this blog won’t be neither. As the Nike saying goes, “Just do it!”
Most of us probably have more bad habits, then good. These are the things that we do often without thinking. And often we just fall into them. But instead of picking them up randomly like a guy in orange overalls on the side of freeman collecting trash, why not make a conscious decision on building the good ones, and eliminate the bad?
Here are some that I’ve done:
- Exercise
- Write
- Read
I’ve found these things help me become sharper both mentally and physically. It may be hard to get started. So start easy with baby steps, and then expand.
I believe in constant learning and reading to understand the world better. Besides Internet, magazines, and books, I’ve found listening to Books is a great use of my time. I can learn a lot of stuff just from doing normal activities like driving, exercising, or even laying in bed. Pick something that you like, and just learn as much as you can about. And pretty you’ll be expert in that area.
Like many things in life, having a positive attitude while dancing definitely enhance the experience. I used to focus on a lot of the technical aspects that sometimes I forgot to enjoy myself and connect with my partner. But last night at Halo, I was on fire. Girls were lined up to dance with me because I was having a blast, and I made them look great!
We know it’s good for us. But often we put it off. I think the key is to make it part of your routine so that you don’t even have to think about them. Start slow. For example, do 1 pushup every morning as the first activity out of bed. Then slowly expend. Make it a habit. And it will pay great dividend in health, energy, and looks.
Have been consistently working out each morning, and definitely seeing some results, not to mention some pains. Guess that’s my body telling me to cut back a bit. Otherwise I feel and look great. Guess anybody would after doing the following routines for a couple of months:
- 2 minutes of stretching
- 35 Pushups – Could do up to 50, buy elbow tends to inflame after a few days
- 200 Sit Ups – Love them and could probably do a lot of more. It’s a big contributor for my 6 packs
- 60 seconds Yoga Bridge Pose – It’s kind of a rush afterwards when the blood flows back to the brain.
For my conditioning, I usually dance Salsa for a few hours a night. But cutting that down a bit, and often just go for long walks, and occasional jogs and hikes. Also massage my eyes. I find that it helps to improve my vision, and helps to invigorate.
Bad things sometime happen in life. It’s unpleasant and often beyond our control. But I believe what we can control is our attitude. If we simply respond, then our attitude will likely be negative and repel the people around us. Instead, having a positive attitude especially in the time of adversity is one of the hallmark of being a winner and leader. Here’s a story that illustrates the point:
There is an old legend about a King that handled problems in a unique way. Whenever a serious situation arose the King would open his hand and quietly gaze at something written on his ring.
His distress and fears would quickly disappear as the king was again filled with renewed confidence and enthusiasm.
Eventually the King succumbed to old age and passed away. As mourners gathered to remember him, they found an inscription on the King’s ring. The secret words that inspired a noble King were read aloud: “It Will Pass.”
Here’s a picture of my last 3 phones in the last ~5 years from oldest to the latest going from left to right:
They’re definitely getting more stylish. Though so far, I’ve only find only one other person who has the same Razor Dragon phone. Who knows, in another 10 years, maybe we’ll be using phones like ones from the Minority Report. Of course they kind of look like today’s Bluetooth headsets.
It’s a duality that seems to contradict. But it’s actually kind of a cool philosophy to balance your life. Nobody wants to be in their old age regretting the what could have been. Then again, no one wants to be destitute, lonely, an in poor health. Best thing is to live as though today might be your last day, but plan as though you’ll still be around 100 years from now.
Like a Winter Wonderland all year around, people are still skiing and snowboarding there in July. The scenery is beautiful, but the cost expensive. The Canadian Government is doing a lot of constructions to improve the infrastructure ahead of the 2010 Olympics. The new Olympics Park is especially nice. Can picture all the ski jumpers performing some spectacular moves in a couple of years. Not sure about me and bears, but I see them everywhere. Find it hilarious to see all the “DO NOT FEED THE BEAR” signs. My take is that if people want to feed themselves to the bears, more power to them. Plus they’d eliminate their carbon footprints, and be eligible for the Darwin Award. 
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