This is another post related to my observations at the Pearl Jam concert. This is about how rules work. We lined up in front of the venue and soon after someone from security told us we needed to go to the front of the line and get a number before we we could go in.…
Psychology of a Bully
This post has been really complete because I was not sure how to sum it up. I have decided that I want to use this post to describe my impression of a bullying situation. I love it when I get a chance to experience different situations because it helps me to better understand the world.…
Workout at Home-Half One Arm Pushup
This one is super difficult for me. It is the half one arm push-up. The basketball keeps me from going too low and the Frisbee helps keep the ball from rolling.
Workout at Home-1 Leg Assisted Squat
This is the Head Bridge from the convict conditioning workout program. This one tends to make lose my balance a bit when using the ball.
Transferring Emotions
This post is a hard one. I have some ideas rolling around in my head but I am not sure how they come together in a concise point so I am going to just throw some thoughts down on paper (e-paper). I have been giving a lot of thought to the transfer of emotion. Let…
What Next?
This is my first post in the ” I am going to write whatever the heck I want” series. I really like writing since it helps me to flesh out thoughts and identify inconsistencies in my thought processes. This happens a lot when I am considering my belief system. This time it is not an…
Workout at Home-Head Bridges
This is the Head Bridge from the convict conditioning workout program (affiliate link). This one I seem to be pretty strong in. If you look close you can see my hairy belly.
I Don’t Want to Write Today
I have really neglected this blog lately. I have been posting on a regular basis but I am not doing a good job spreading it. I have gotten to the point where I don’t feel the need to be in the public eye. Maybe it is because I am not coaching (formally) anymore. I will…
Workout at Home-Elevated Back Bridges
This is the Elevated Back Bridge from the convict conditioning workout program (affiliate link). This is the Elevated Back Bridge from the Convict Conditioning Workout. For some reason I have struggled through the back workout series. It is probably because I am a wuss and my back is not that strong.
We Sold our Dave Ramsey Car
We finally saved up enough money for my wife to have a new car. It took us a while to get there and while saving up she continued to drive her old car, the one she has had since high school. If you follow Dave Ramsey at all you will understand why this was our…
Workout at Home-Sitting Back Bridges
This is the Sitting Back Bridge from the convict conditioning workout program (affiliate link). Getting through this one really took me some time. I really struggled with completing very many. My back was not as strong as I thought.
I Am a Dumb Ape
I am starting to realize that I have less control over myself than I originally thought. Especially now with all of the distractions. To help counter this I have started using some things I have been using to help keep me focused. Stickk.com This is a website used to help people reach goals.…
Workout at Home-Air Humps
This is the Air Hump from the convict conditioning workout program (affiliate link). This one is the first in the series to strengthen your back. If you find it pretty easy just keep at it so you can strengthen your back for the next step in the series.
Connect The Dots With Writing
I have found a new tool to help me solve all my problems. It is called writing. Well, I guess it is not that new. I have started writing down ideas to help me better understand what I really think of them and what my stance really is. Then I take those ideas and try…
Workout at Home-Frog Leg Raises for abs
This is the Frog Leg Raise For Abs from the convict conditioning workout program (affiliate link). The goal here is to keep your legs as straight as possible. Watching the video you may notice I need to work on my flexibility. This is the ab exercise I am trying to get the prescribed number of reps…
The Great Escape
Over the past few years I have lacked of fulfillment in my life. I have tried many projects that help a little but nothing that has really set me off. I am a problem solver and I decided to attack my lack of fulfillment at the root of the problem. I wrote down, to the…
Workout at Home-45 Degree Bent Leg Raises For Abs
This is 45 Degree Bent Leg Raises For Abs from the convict conditioning workout program. This one is a little harder then the bent leg raises I displayed last time because the angle of the legs makes it harder.
Create a Pivot Point
I am one of those people who fills his time doing “chores” and not a whole lot of life changing activities; be it starting a business or adding more joy to my life. I do this because I rarely plan anything worthwhile and it leaves me bored with life. This is something I have struggled…
Workout at Home-Bent Knee Ab Raises
This is Bent Knee Ab Raises from the convict conditioning workout program (affiliate link). This one is pretty easy but it is good to practice it before moving to the harder exercises.
The Case For Older Generations Using Social Media
I have have come to the conclusion that we need to convince our older friends and family to use social media. Toward the end of The Amazing Spiderman Peter was listening to a voicemail from his uncle who had passed away. That reminded me of a friend of mine who’s sister had passed away. I helped…