How many shots do you get at something? It depends. Today, we only have 24 hours to work with - and once it's over, that time is lost and gone forever Will we make the best of it? Give it our best with a positive attitude? It could be washing dishes, or ending world hunger … Continue reading 1210. Make the Best of Your Life: Embrace Every Opportunity
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1209. a way of life
Be a good person Do what you love Two things to strive for in life. How? Say no to distractions To negative emotions To outside pressure What’s the best use of my time? Doing the right thing - whatever that is - in the moment Every small interaction and choice is an opportunity to practice … Continue reading 1209. a way of life
1208. Embracing Impermanence: Unleashing the Power of Enjoying Life
What do sand castles and life have in common? All sand castles eventually get blown away by the wind... and forgotten and so with life, something similar happens - when we go, we'll eventually be forgotten - no matter how much we accomplish during our small span of time. Even the greats, the innovators, the … Continue reading 1208. Embracing Impermanence: Unleashing the Power of Enjoying Life
1207. The source
Rivers are easily crossed at their source. A Roman slave said that, imagine trying to cross a class 6 rapid? (most people can’t even kayak that type of rapid because of how rough it is.) It just doesn’t make sense to try to cross the river there. But that’s exactly what people try to do … Continue reading 1207. The source
1206. How I am working through Shin Splints
The past three races I've developed really bad shin issues. November, February, and April April was the worst of the shin pain and I might've developed a stress fracture or a serious case of shin splints I'm not entirely sure because I never get these checked out, mainly because there is not much a doctor … Continue reading 1206. How I am working through Shin Splints
1204. Health Saving Account
Helps you cover for qualified out of pocket medical costs IF you have high deductible health insurance policy (min deductible of 1500 and max out of pocket 7,500). You need to qualify for an HSA depending on the type of health insurance you have. It’s like a traditional IRA, you put in PREtax dollars and … Continue reading 1204. Health Saving Account
1203. Adopting Dog 101 from ACCT Philly: Us
We adopted a Pittie 6 years ago from ACCT Philly. If you have any questions or anything please reach out. He's been amazing but it’s also been a lot of work. More than we originally thought. Definitely taking on more responsibilities. So, if you’re set on getting a dog, here are some tips that helped us … Continue reading 1203. Adopting Dog 101 from ACCT Philly: Us
1202. An ounce of prep
Go out drinking wake up hurting the next day Get to bed early, wake up early Eat bad, get fat Workout daily, be fit Keep saying no, build resentment Arguing? Builds distance Keep calling out of work? Get fired Invest into your retirement , retire comfortably There’s always a consequence to our actions Sometimes it’s … Continue reading 1202. An ounce of prep
1201. Sameness
People come and people go, but the earth is always here. How long have we been doing what we doing? Us as individuals and us as a race Some 300,000 years. Attitudes, practices, beliefs - they’ve come and gone, yeah, but living, dying, loving, fighting, emotions? That’s been the common denominator Have we reached the … Continue reading 1201. Sameness
1200. Things always work out
Maybe not right when we want them to, but eventually, all things work out. The dictator gets overtaken, We find the job of our dreams A law gets abolished The forest has restored itself We get to financial independence Things just take time. And all time is relative Sex can seem to move by too … Continue reading 1200. Things always work out
