029: Making Diet & Fitness a Family Affair
Today’s episode comes to us from a listener question I received after the Diet and Fitness episode last month. Our listener said that he would like to try the low carb diet because he is heavier than he’s ever been and he wanted some advice as to how to get his wife on board with the diet. Right up front I have to say that I don’t really believe we can get anyone to do anything that they don’t want to do. We can educate them and make things easy, but ultimately if they don’t want to do it there isn’t much we can do to change their mind. Rather than focusing on them, it is much more effective to focus on ourselves, our goals, and our motivations. Don’t let someone else’s lack of interest be your excuse for inaction! In the end, the best way to motivate someone else is to show them your own success. So in this episode, rather than focusing on how to convince other people, I’ll discuss a few of the challenges you can expect and ways you can set yourself up for success, even if no one else in your family wants to try the low carb diet. Enjoy! Download this episode (right click and...
read more028: Hope is Not a Plan
It’s time for another “Lesson From a Dangerous Life.” This lesson comes from my flying days and is the same lesson I use to close out each show. Enjoy it! Download this episode (right click and save)
read more026: Wealth: It’s a Matter of Perspective
I’m in a reflective and philosophical mood today, and I’ve been thinking about what is truly important in life. Naturally, that leads to the idea of wealth and how we define true wealth. I’ll share my thoughts with you in this short episode. Download this episode (right click and...
read more025: A Dangerous Look at Diet & Fitness
Why is it that so many people kill themselves trying to follow expert advice on diet and fitness but they don’t get lasting results? Why are serious health issues like obesity and diabetes skyrocketing? Are we too lazy or lacking in willpower? I don’t think so! At a certain point, we really need to consider that the problem may be that the experts and their advice are wrong. Like many of you I followed the experts yet I continued to gain weight and my exercise regimen was leaving me tired and prone to injury, so over the past few years I have done a lot of reading, research, and experimentation. What I have found is that diet and fitness are really quite simple. Personally, I believe that the so called experts overcomplicate things so they can make a buck by selling you their solution. In this episode, I talk about diet and fitness, and what has worked for me. This is a big subject and there is really no way to do it justice in a single episode, so if I have oversimplified things then I apologize. Nevertheless, it is an important subject for all of us because many of the health issues we see today in America are completely unnecessary! So, if you are struggling with your weight, can’t stick with your exercise routine, or just want to get a little healthier, then don’t despair! You can reach your goals and it isn’t that hard. Enjoy the show and be sure to check out the resources below. Download this episode (right click and save) Links, Books, etc: – “Sugar: The Bitter Truth”, Dr. Robert Lustig (video) – The Four Hour Body, Tim Ferris – fourhourworkweek.com, Tim Ferris’ blog – Mark’s Daily Apple, Mark Sisson’s blog – The Primal Blueprint, Mark Sisson – You Are Your Own Gym: The Bible of Bodyweight Exercises, Mark Lauren – Convict Conditioning, Paul...
read more024: Slow is Smooth, Smooth is Fast
One of the most important lessons I learned during Pararescue training is the idea that “Slow is Smooth and Smooth is Fast.” We heard this almost everyday from our instructors and eventually came to understand just how true this is, not just during physical performance but also during times of crisis and even daily life. In today’s episode, we’ll take a look at the connection between speed, simplicity, learning, performance, and even life itself. Download this episode (right click and...
read more023: A Warrior’s Farewell
Over the years, I have said farewell to a great number of warriors. Some have died, and others retired or just moved on. It is never easy, especially when they are not ready to go. In this episode, I read a farewell speech I wrote for one such man. It is short and sweet, and it touches on the restlessness that many veterans feel when they leave the service. Download this episode (right click and...
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