The structure of a story begins with a hero being presented with a challenge. And then the hero must embark on a journey to learn how to overcome this challenge. Failures along the way highlight the difficulties that must be overcome. That way, when the hero succeeds in the end, the victory feels rewarding. But … Read more
Give your body a rest. Give your mind a rest. Sleep is vital in keeping the machine running. When we’re healthy, we take it for granted. Remember that your body is the only place you can live in.
The autobiography by Frank Abagnale Jr. was made into a hit movie in 2002 starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Catch Me If You Can. Frank is a master con man who’s exploits between the ages of 15 and 21 made him one of the most notorious impostors. In the book(but cut from the movie) was a con … Read more
Today’s Centr workout was MMA: Streetfighter with Jorge Blanco. One of the combos was Jab Jab Cross Lead-Knee. I took a short video clip and sent it to my brother Kenny with a joke reference about the Streetfighter games we played while growing up: I figured out the button press to this combo! So Kenny … Read more
We are really bad at gauging and estimating time. Think of where you want to be in 10 years. Are you living in a better place? Are you healthier and more fit? Are you more wealthy? Are you happier? Yes to these question? by how much? Now think back 10 years ago, what were you … Read more
My toothpaste tube is out of paste. Yesterday I squeezed the last bit out. But I didn’t throw it out. Today, I picked it up and started squeezing from the bottom and sure enough, another fat blob landed on my toothbrush. There’s a motivational speaker (maybe Tony Robbins) that told the audience to raise their … Read more
This morning I was thinking about the two major toll highways in New Jersey. Like the roads we take in life, these highways have similarities and differences between them. As a Jersey Boy who’s lived in the Garden State for over the last 30 years, let me tell you about these roads. The two highways … Read more
We’re really good at making excuses for ourselves. I’ll work out tomorrow. I’m too sore to work out. I should rest up today. If you hear yourself saying anything that sounds like this, you need an accountability buddy. Find a person you trust and genuinely cares about your well-being. Tell them what you’re going to … Read more
I just watched a YouTube video by Noah Kagan (founder of AppSumo) where he broke down his 2019 one million dollar income. It was 90/10 heavily weighted from his core business. The real message of the video wasn’t actually about his income. He was using it as an example to point to tips for success. … Read more
This quote is repeated by Thor alongside some hilarious comedic elements. In the movie Thor: Ragnarok, the act of heroism and stepping up is also displayed by others. But they are reluctant. They have obstacles that hold them back until they realize that their calling is greater than themselves. Accepting past trauma. Valkyrie joins the … Read more