Runners use a taper to let their bodies heal from all the training they did, all the miles they put down Tapers usually last for 7 - 21 days, the average about 14, and runners strategically decrease their miles leading up to the big race day. Runners may peak at 100 miles for the week … Continue reading 872. Tapering
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871. Opportunities
Opportunities are everywhere We just have to learn to look, to see with our eyes And it sounds easy, but it’s not Because we may be looking for a certain opportunity… and then we’re blinded by the opportunity that slipped through the back door. We don’t have to snatch every opportunity or do the best … Continue reading 871. Opportunities
869. Channel that energy
Angry? Upset? Feeling low? These are all forms of energy And energy can’t be created or destroyed, it only changes forms That feeling low? It can’t “go away” It just changes forms - a transmutation What can we change it to? Of course, it can keep going down the negative spiral, resentment, jealousy, and feeling … Continue reading 869. Channel that energy
868. remind ourselves of this
What can we control? We need to constantly remind ourselves of this We can’t change the past Or the weather, what they said or do We can’t change how they feel or what day it is We can’t even control if we get hurt or not, or death One of the only things we can … Continue reading 868. remind ourselves of this
866. Controlling what we can
We can’t control what someone does Or if we “get in” to a school or a race We can’t control the weather or accidents But we can control something from each of these situations we can choose to respond appropriately to others We can put in the work to get into the school or race … Continue reading 866. Controlling what we can
865. Pickin and Choosin
That’s what life is all about I choose this, whatever this is Happiness Miserable-ness Anxiety Joy Peace We can pick whatever we want, Maybe it moves us towards becoming better in whatever way that means to us Or maybe it’s sliding us towards becoming worse because we don’t know what we don’t know we don’t … Continue reading 865. Pickin and Choosin
864. Retirement plan 401k
Do you have a 401k? When was the last time you checked it? Yeah, there's an employer match, but what’s the return you’ve been getting? How much have you spent on fees? I’d guess it’s somewhere around 4% paid in fees. Maybe it’s good, maybe it’s not. But it’s worth checking out. I like Roth … Continue reading 864. Retirement plan 401k
863. Weekly reflections
Taking time to review our past week can lead to crazy realizations and growth, I try to get this done on the weekend. Things like: Wins, Aha’s, needed fixes Income vs expenses, what’s in the checking & savings account, maybe more closely watched investments Life plan of attack, am I headed in the direction I … Continue reading 863. Weekly reflections
862. There’s always a way
How do we react when something comes up? Balk? Cry? Whine? Complain? Figure it out? Because there’s always a way Over, through, around, under, something has to work How many times did Edison fail at making the lightbulb? We’ll figure it out
860. Some golden rules for investing
Stay disciplined in asset allocation (growth and security) as this is the most important factor in investment returns. Decide the right mix of stocks, bonds, and alternatives based on your goals, *evaluate asset allocation, adjust, & rebalance each year. Never underestimate the power of disciplined saving and compound interest Cash is king but cash is … Continue reading 860. Some golden rules for investing
Joe DiAndrea 