Category: How Much Is Enough?

Your Expectations Aren’t High Enough

Don't Stop
Don't Stop

You heard me correctly, it’s not a typo.  Your expectations are not high enough.

There are people who publicly and privately think I should back off, or slow down.

And sometimes it’s easy to start to think, “Maybe they’re right”. But it never lasts long.

A song, a movie, a thought, a blessing, a tragedy – all these things snap me out of doubt, fear and uncertainty.

Last night, it was a movie, Invictus, an inspiring story about Nelson Mandela and the South African Rugby team.

Start walking, get moving.

Nelson Mandela spent 27 years in a small (hell) prison cell.

And you’re telling me you can’t walk 4 or 5 days every week?

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1 Thing That Is A Must

Senior Olympics 2009 In Finland
Senior Olympics 2009 In Finland

Quite simply, the one thing that is a must is this:

The extra effort.

“In the end, it’s extra effort that separates a winner from second place. It starts with complete command of the fundamentals. Then desire, determination, discipline, & self-sacrifice. Finally, it takes a great deal of love, fairness & respect for your fellow man. Put all these together, and even if you don’t win, how can you lose?” —  Jesse Owens

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The More You Write, The More

How Did That Tree Start Growing In Another Tree?
How'd A Tree Start Growing In Another Tree?

The more you write, the more you discover.

The more you discover, the more you want to know.

The more you want to know, the more you seek.

The farther you seek, the more you know.

The more that you know, the more you write.

Same for running and health.

Quite Showing Off…

My Intentions Were Noble
My Intentions Were Noble

Two days ago I overheard the conversation in the hallway about recommitting to getting healthier. Dude, I froze in my tracks. This is exactly what I’ve been doing for the past 11 years.

You know the story, one mailbox a day for the first week…

So anyway, after listening for a minute or two, I grab the door ledge and lift my legs parallel with the floor, hanging, in my suit, for about 10 seconds, just to show that age is no barrier.

“Quite showing off….

Speed Isn’t Everything

Happy Father’s Day. Speed isn’t everything. Faster, higher, farther. Careful what you wish for.

I wish you Fathers would watch this modern day version of Cat’s In The Cradle – it’s called “Busy Man”.  I know, Billy Ray Cyrus, seriously?  If you have love in your heart…

The lyrics will surprise you, and if you have a decent heart, they’ll inspire you too.