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Last week I begin my one month journey to do 100 push-ups. It’s been my goal for a while. I originally heard about this idea when I saw the site HundredPushUps.com I’ve tried a bunch of different workout programs…everything from weight lifting, calisthenics, yoga, stretching and running. I really want something that’s [...]
We all have limits in our mind minds as to how far we can push our own bodies until we give up and call it a day. In Navy Boot Camp, I know my own body is going to be pushed to the limits and that’s why I know training before I go is important [...]
For many people, going to a military boot camp can be one of the first times in their life where their forced to wake-up early everyday.
If your body’s not used to waking up at this time, that adjustment period is going to be pretty rough. Luckily, I have a little experience waking up early, so [...]
During my Military Entrance Processing (MEPS) on Friday, I did good on all my physicals expect my vision. I failed horribly on my depth perception test and score a 20/400 and 20/50 on my left and right eye respectively.
I’ve worn glasses for as long as I can remember. I think I was 10 when I [...]
Grab your sun screen and world map my friend because this sailor is setting sail. After considering my options in what I want to do in my life and my career I’ve finally decided to join the Navy. Don’t get me wrong, this no easy 4-day joy cruise on the fun boat, but I [...]
Can you walk into a room of people by yourself and start a conversation with someone you don’t know?
Do you find yourself waiting for other people to introduce you or come to you all the time?
I know I do. And I’m don’t consider myself a shy person, but I know that developing this one skill [...]
Exercise is one of those habits that we all can benefit from regardless of our age or gender. And in order to make it a habit we need to do it everyday, so for the next 30 days I’ll be pumpin’ some iron, sweatin’ to the beat, and feeling the burn everyday.
The benefits of exercise [...]
I know what you’re probably thinking… Shouldn’t we all be doing this already? Isn’t that what they told us time and time again in school when we were little kids?
“Floss everyday to keep the cavities away.”
We’ll according to the American Dental Association, only 12% of Americans floss daily, 39% floss less than [...]
The economy is tough, people are losing their jobs left and right. Financial institutions are crashing. Automakers are begging the government for bail out money. Seems like the perfect time to start a new business.
But not just any business, a business helping people find new jobs. For the next 30 days, I’ll attempt to start [...]
Did you know that they average person has 50,000 thoughts per day? How many of those thoughts actually get recorded? How many do we actually act on? For the next 30 days, I’m going to take those thoughts and write them down in daily journaling exercises. Each day, I’m going try [...]