When was the last time we thought about the desires we have and why we have them? Maybe it’s to have the fastest car or nicest clothes, why? Or is it wealth? Why? Most of our desires are from external forces: marketing, influences, family But then at some point throughout our life journey, we realize … Continue reading 879. Desires
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878. The canvas of life
We can have whatever life we want. It may not happen this second or tomorrow but give it time. That’s the thing though, the time part. What can we do about it? Play the rules of the game. We didn’t even have an influence on whether or not we came into this world, we sure … Continue reading 878. The canvas of life
877. Dealing with people
Are we diplomatic? Friendly? Easy going? Rude? Pushy? Short? Annoyed? Disrespectful? Distracted? All about me? Some of us are good at dealing with others, some of us aren’t Who cares? well, we have to talk to another person at some point, family, friends, workers, whatever… we can’t really avoid it. The best part though, is … Continue reading 877. Dealing with people
875. Ultra planning
Running ultras is just one aspect of it. There’s training, planning, learning, adjusting And everything else that goes into it. It’s another reasons to solidify that running is mostly a mental activity There’s a race coming up this weekend What time? When is packet pickup? How long is the commute there When do i have … Continue reading 875. Ultra planning
873. Trunks and branches
The trunk is the main structure of a tree, holding everything up. The branches protrude out of the trunk, some here some there. New growth, old growth, old or new, long - whatever. And with life Are we focusing on the branches or the trunk of things? For example: healthy eating We know junk food … Continue reading 873. Trunks and branches
872. Tapering
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
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
870. THE PA BLACKLIST
Ultra’s have taught me so much Patience, pain is temporary, we can get through and accomplish a lot more then we think we can There’s a system to how things get accomplished, it takes a team, planning and executing, problem-solving And there is so much variety Different distances, terrain, areas, rules Something new this year … Continue reading 870. THE PA BLACKLIST
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
867. Due diligence
Do we do our due diligence? In real estate, a due dilligecne period is a time for us to dot our I’s and cross our T’s To double check our stuff so we can find any mistakes made and correct them before it’s too late. And due diligence can be with anything: traveling, schooling, our … Continue reading 867. Due diligence
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