Bad ass advice.
Plus a jewel from Jewel, a gem from Steve Martin and 4 other ideas worth stealing!!
Welcome to a very late, but 197th consecutive edition of this newsletter.👏
Here are this week’s 7 ideas worth stealing.
[1] Where there’s a why there’s a way.
This is something that has helped me improve my discipline. I focus on Why-Power rather than Will-Power. When I have a strong why, I don’t need a strong will to do what I must.
For example, I have not had any refined sugars since July 19th, 2019. To my surprise it’s been relatively easy and that’s because I have a strong why. Refined sugars mess with the brain hormones designed to keep us lean and active. By not consuming them, I allow my brain to do what it’s designed to do and, in turn, I get all the glorious benefits — weight loss, improved health, fit body, and boat loads of self-confidence — doing much less than the average bear. It’s the ultimate productivity hack!!
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To steal → Improve your why-power to improve your will-power.
[2] Wise words.
This is another one that has profound layers to it. I think excuses are a cognitive trick we use to make it seem like we are committed to something we really aren’t. We want the outcome, but deep down we aren’t prepared to do the work necessary to achieve it.
I also think excuses are a symptom of a weak-ass why.
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To steal → Listen to yourself. Are you an excuse maker?
[3] A jewel from Jewel.
I recently listened to Guy Raz interview singer/songwriter/entrepreneur Jewel. At one point she shared a discovery she had that helped her manage her depression and anxiety. I found this so powerful that I have shared it with a number of different people over the past few weeks.
This 2 minutes might change your life or that of someone else who’s struggling.
👍 To steal → Jewels metaphor about emotional impermanence.
[4] Training motivation.
Write out your workout on a whiteboard.
I stole this idea from Geoff Reed who healed his knee problems using Ben Patrick’s ATG training protocol. He is now dunking a basketball at 47.
I think this could be a cool strategy to use for training motivation as well.
👍 To steal → Whiteboard your daily workouts.
Ps. I follow Geoff on Twitter. I recommend checking him out.
[5] The power of writing.
Writing has a way to clarify our thinking that thinking alone cannot do. I also think it’s the great healer. It’s very effective for combatting weight loss, anxiety, grief etc.
I have mentioned previously that each morning I write in what I call my 3-2-1 Journal. I reflect on…
3 wins → Things that sparked joy
2 improvements → Things I am trying to get better at
1 discovery → Something I learned
It’s the most powerful thing I do and it helps me be a little bit better each day.
👍 To steal → Start writing so you can connect your dots.
[6] A motivation tip.
When you don’t feel like doing your scheduled workout go to Instagram or any other social media channel you like and type in key words like…
fitness motivation
calisthenics
body weight workout
And then just start binging content. Eventually you will come upon someone who will inspire you to get your lazy ass in gear and do the workout you said you would do.
When I typed in “Body Weight Workout” I came across Sandy Skylar. She’s super fit at 46 and shares training ideas that require minimal equipment.
I quite like her stuff. The thing that has influenced me the most is how controlled each movement is that she does.
👍 To steal → Use social media to find workout inspiration.
[7] A Steve Martin insight.
I just finished reading his autobiography “Born Standing Up.” When I came upon this quote I wrote in the margin of the book, “Same as weight loss.”
It’s easy to have great days. But it’s hard to be consistently good day in and day out at the habits you know will lead to weight loss success — especially under less than ideal conditions and temptations.
👍 To steal → Don't be great. Strive to be consistently good.
That’s it for today my friend. Thanks for reading. 🙏
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