Tag: Paradox

Take your time but hurry up

Books on a shelf
1001 “Must Read” Books. Seriously. What changes?

 

Postponing getting active?

For when?

The unlimited, never-ending patience we have for postponing our healthy, vibrant living is so deadly.

Think of it this way with our day to day habits…

Our daily impatience is manifested in our pace. We hurry when we drive. We hurry at work. And hurrying is a sign of worrying. Worrying is a sign we are afraid of something.

Fear.

What are we afraid of?

Becoming so vibrant that all our poor health habits, our sources of pleasure and relief, will have to be abandoned, for good?

It’s never too late to change.

The time will pass anyway

Go.

People are depending on you.

Depend on yourself.

Be an example, not a warning, as you age.

 

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The paradox of a crushed dream

Delta Airlines email
Upper right, Delta confirmed yesterday that the France airfare is being refunded.

 

Hearing about someone’s crushed childhood dream can motivate us to reconsider our own childhood dreams. We may even be inspired to live more intentionally.

I’ve often felt inspired and challenged by other’s who’ve broken away from their fear and doubt.

The ones who still believe in the awe and wonder of dreaming without limitation.

So if that happens for some of you as a result of hearing about my crushed dream to be in France this week, cool.

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Worrying about our health is tougher than this

Sidewalk next to Tibet Butler Nature Preserve
i run 400 meters down, and walk back. Then i repeat this process 11 more times.

 

Doing 12 brisk 400 meter runs with only a four minute walk between each is tough.

Worrying about our health is tougher than actually doing the work called:

  • Regular exercise
  • Balanced nutrition
  • Adequate rest

The paradox of worry is that our effort is greater when we do nothing but worry.

Another way of saying the same thing is: Quitting doesn’t make it easier, quitting makes it harder.

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Fewer, harder workouts

Sean D'Souza keynote slide
Sean D’Souza (tiny left corner) slide from two days ago.

 

Sean D’Souza was a day two afternoon speaker. He’s from New Zealand. Among other things, he and his wife work three months, then take one month off. This means three months vacation per year. Wow.

He claims it’s true.

His third and final bullet point (above) is “fewer, kinder clients”. Everyone’s dream (in addition to the whole vacation proposition) right?

What is the paradox of fewer and nicer? And does it matter?

Yes.

And here’s the paradox…

Since retiring, immediately began a different running and gym schedule.

Moving from a monthly goal:

  • 20 running days
  • 8 gym visits

To a monthly goal:

  • 12 runs (far fewer)
  • 12 gym visits

Fewer, longer runs.

Everyone’s dream?

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Part yes, part no

Run Disney
13.1 miles

 

Part yes, part no.

Temptation. Should we or shouldn’t we?

We need filters.

Filters come from vision and purpose.

Ran a half-marathon two days ago, Friday. Could run another tomorrow (Monday) morning.

But should we just because we can?

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