First Day Back - And a Lesson
human behavior, motivation
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Almost 3 weeks ago I was diagnosed with Lyme Disease.
I've just finished my antibiotics and like most human beings that take a prolonged absence from exercise - I'm having a bit of motivational crisis. I have not been able to workout as directed by the doctor for the first week. From there, even though most of my symptoms have subsided, fatigue has not and I just "don't have it".
I'm going to attempt one of my 10 minute whole body workouts today and see how it goes. As my energy level slowly rises I know my workouts and intensity will come back, and (as I always preach) it's all relative.
It is times like this that as a fitness professional I see an opportunity.
In this case it is an opportunity to see fitness not through my eyes...but through the eyes of others. Clients, prospective clients, and millions of inactive individuals feel as I do today but on a daily basis. Having empathy for the people we deal with on a daily basis is paramount and will help you, and them succeed.
It is not an opportunity for excuses not to exercise. It is an opportunity to feel a little bit of what others feel who might not LOVE exercise as much I do. With that said, a better understanding of other peoples point of view can help me guide, inspire and push them to new levels in a way that is appropriate for that particular individual.
We all need a push every now and then. What matters most is HOW and WHEN.
Thanks for listening.
Stay strong. Have empathy. Win.
Dave
www.homeofficeworkouts.com
"Fast, Repeatable, Efficient, Effective"
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on 11/13/2008
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Busy Work vs. Getting it Done
motivation, human behavior, busy work, get it done
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I was sitting in the lobby on the Hilton Hotel in Stamford Connecticut, surrounded by the top 1% of the fitness industry professionals in the world. An overwhelming thought keeps crossing my mind that I believe I need to share with you. These people get it done. Since last night there have been a virtual sea of laptops with keyboards being pounded as these true professionals are working on their business and with their clients from a far.
I initially questioned how many of these trainers and business owners are actually accomplishing tasks that will ultimately help them reach their goals and how many of them are just doing “busy work”? Another word for busy work is procrastination.
How about you and your fitness goals and dreams?
Are you just doing busy work or are you getting it done?
Are you procrastinating while you hide behind your inefficient workouts?
Are you eating foods that you deem “not bad for me” or are you making choices that will help you reach your weight loss goals AND keep you healthy?
Are you wasting your valuable time?
By the end of the weekend there was absolutely no doubt in my mind that 99% of the fitness pro’s I witnessed were actually getting important things done. This crowd is the best of the best.
Are you surrounding yourself with like minded, positive people or are you being bullied by negativity?
I have purposely asked more questions in this post than given answers. The questions are mine. The answers are yours.
Ask. Answer. Win
Dave
www.homeofficeworkouts.com
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on 9/25/2008
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2.7
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Know your outcome
goals, motivation, dreams, advice
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Have specific goals. Get a photo (or several) of what you WILL look like when you reach your goal, and then focus only on that image. The picture could be of you before you had kids, before you gained unwanted fat weight or before you got out of shape.
The picture could also be of someone elses success that inspires you or you know you can achieve similar results. Quickly erase any negative beliefs or images that may enter into your mind during your day.
When I entered this contest I looked at pictures of past winners everyday - NOT at myself in the mirror.
Don’t look back, only look forward to where you want to be and go after it with everything you have. There will be times that you doubt yourself or when life seems to get in the way. When that happens pull out your picture goal and focus on that.
Know it. Go after it. Win.
Dave
www.homeofficeworkouts.com
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on 8/25/2008
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The Fitness Jeanie
motivation, inspiration, giving
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Every now and then I need to share things with you that I know will probably help someone else reach their career goals instead of mine. If it is quality information…I don’t care. My Big Goal is bigger than I am. When I reach my Big Goal it will mean thousands of peoples lives will be touched.
The following message came to me on my FaceBook account and I instantly got inspired to take similar action. Read on.
I know most of you look to “The Fitness Jeanie” for fitness tips and your daily dose of motivation.
But, I wanted to share something different that I think could help you even more, not only with your fitness and nutrition, but in every day life too.
Yesterday I talked to the Executive Producer of a TV Network who gave me the go ahead for my own Fitness Jeanie TV Show.
You might be saying, “Wow, that’s great Jeanie, but what does that have to do with me?”
Great question!
I received the call right after I did what’s called my Daily Give. This is where I think of someone that could really use a pick me up or just a note reminding them how great they are. Every day I stop and think of someone and either call them, send them a surprise card or book, or go and volunteer to help them.
What’s even more fun is to send a note anonymously. Your ego tends to want the credit, even for the thank you gesture, but this is a true test of generosity and giving. These daily gives provide me with a wonderful pick me up! Plus, it makes the recipients’ day, which is rewarding enough. Sometimes this is the first time in 10 years (or even longer) they’ve been reminded of everything they do great.
But, by giving it also creates an energetic vacuum to you. In other words, by the law of physics, everything that goes out, must come back. So, when you send out good energy, it always comes back to you.
What’s important to remember is that it might not come back ... read entire entry
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on 8/22/2008
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3.5
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Thank you, thank you...THANK YOU!
heart attack, motivation, prevention
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The feedback from my last post and email regarding my dad and his heart attack was nothing short of
overwhelming. The most effective way to answer all of the comments and questions, I feel, is to post
one more time as a follow up.
But first thing is first.
Thank you God for sparing my dad from death…once again!
Thank you to the outstanding and skillful doctors who fixed the problem and the nursing staff who
took unbelievable care of him.
Thank you to my friends on FitConnect, Facebook and my subcribers for your thoughts, comments
and prayers. From the United States to Scotland, Australia and inbetween I am humbled, amazed and so
blessed to have relayed all of your words of encouragement to my dad. I read to him from my blackberry
every one I could and it lifted him…big time.
What happened?
My dad arrived at the local hospital on Thursday “just not feeling right”. He also had just a bit of
back pain in between his shoulder blades. When the EKG reading came out - BAM! Major cardiac event and
the team from Medflight was rushing him to Boston Medical Center.
One of the six stents, placed three in each of two arteries 28 months ago, had clogged enough to induce a
second heart attack. This was due to stopping a medication called plavix which helps prevent such an
occurence.
The doctors fixed the problem and placed a 7th stent in the affected area to help
prevent further issues.
Today, 4 days later, I drove my dad home from the hospital. The extent of the damage to his heart was
significant. Time will tell how much tissue died and how much will come back.
The lesson here is two fold in terms of science, fitness and application.
1.) A person can show virtually no symptoms and be in deep trouble.
2.) Without eating well and maintaining a fitness regim... read entire entry
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on 8/19/2008
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The Short Game
human behavior, motivation, advice
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If you want to get the most out of your workouts, your job, your business…your life than take a moment to think about what you should focus on. What have we taught ourselves to do? Are we going in the right direction.
Is what you are doing getting you closer to your goals - or further away?
Take 30 seconds and read this brilliant email I received from an honest, intelligent and caring family man I am honored to associate with. Steve Sisler has a knack for helping people stop life as a human doing and start a new as a human being.
THE SHORT GAME
Friends,
When it comes to the game of golf, wisdom dictates that 70% of all golf shots take place within 100 yards of the pin. This is what is known as the “short game.” The short-game involves little things like pitching, chipping and putting to name just a few. This particular aspect of the game represents 70% of your score.
Now go figure; wouldn’t you think that if you were going to improve your golf score, you would spend 3-4 hrs practicing your short game for every hour you spent on the driving range acting like Godzilla? But, that would be smart, most people are somewhere between stupid and brain-dead.
If you’re playing 18 holes, you’re statistically using short irons and putters 50 times, while using a driver about 14-15 times according to statistics. If people can’t fix their idiosyncrasies in golf, can you imagine the driving force behind fixing their faults at work? Yeah, you guessed it… about zilch. If your emotional short game is what I statistically believe it is, then maybe you should set aside some time and practice being human again.
Steve Sisler
www.behavioralresourcegroup.com
A simple yet effective way at exercising more that your muscles!
Stop doing. Start BEING. Win.
Dave
www.homeofficeworkouts.com
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on 8/12/2008
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Commitment defined
inspiration, motivation, commitment
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I posted this as a fitclip as well...
If a picture is worth a thousand words, than this video is just priceless!
If you live in the United States, specifically New England, then you have heard or seen of this story in the past. No matter what - this video will emote a reaction in you.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJMbk9dtpdY
I have always been a believer that no person can motivate another. What we can do is offer tools that individuals can use to motivate themselves. We can as human beings INSPIRE each other.
Your potential is limitless. Potential is also unused effort. We have all been given potential. It is a gift. Pay it forward by using it!
Inspire. Motivate. Win.
Dave
www.homeofficeworkouts.com
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on 7/24/2008
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Your Childhood Dreams
inspiration, motivation, dreams, weight loss
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I decided to cut and paste this blog post from my business blog on to FitConnect because when I sent it out to my subscribers it really, really hit a nerve with a ton of people. I got people thinking about what is important to them and how they might have become what they are today.
I didn't grow up dreaming I would have no time to take care
of myself.
I didn't grow up dreaming I would be exhausted every night
when I got home from work.
I didn't grow up dreaming it would be so difficult eat well.
I didn't grow up dreaming I would be out of shape.
I didn't grow up dreaming I would need to lose weight and
have no idea how to do it.
I didn't grow up dreaming I would be unhappy with the way
I look and feel.
Did you?
If you want to bite the bullet and get in shape and stay
that way - www.homeofficeworkouts.com
If you want to get great recipes, inspirational tips, time
saving workouts and exercises - www.homeofficeworkouts.com
Keep dreaming. Win.
Dave
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on 7/18/2008
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