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Being Different
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07.20.09The Power Of Doing, Creating, & Putting Yourself Out There"I've had a lot of worries in my life, most of which never happened." - Mark Twain Create! (Photo by Tait Campbell) The only crime in life is doing nothing. If you're sitting around and not taking action you're moving society backwards. If there's something you're even remotely good at, you should let the world hear/see/experience it. This has become so apparent to me in the last couple of months that I can hardly believe I didn't see it before. When I'm timid, don't act, and worry about what might happen, I end up with nothing. And something is better than nothing. Here are ...
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04.15.09Rejected!The last few times I've ventured out into the Colombian night life I haven't been rejected. So, I know I'm doing something wrong. Rejection is my friend. Rejection is instant feedback. Rejection lets me know I went for it. If I'm not getting rejected I'm not trying. The best thing about rejection is the more it rears its ugly head, the more success I have. I don't get rejected every time. Rejection is the quickest route to success. Go all the way and either get what you want or get rejected.
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03.31.09How To Live An Interesting LifeWhether we realize it or not, the vast majority of us are following the same road. What troubles me is that a great percentage of people are average and don't live fulfilling nor interesting lives. Where is the road that you're on leading you? Have the people that followed the road before you acheived a great deal of success? Are their lives full of happiness, fulfillment, and excitement. Or do they spend the majority of their time complaining, watching television, and waiting to die. Just because everyone's doing it doesn't mean it's right. It doesn't mean it's wrong necessarily, but we must ...
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03.18.09No Alcohol or Caffeine Until 4th Of JulyI'm back off the booze and caffeine wagon. It's time to focus on my goals again and eliminate distractions. I've chosen 4th of July weekend as the date to shoot for. None of this. Or that. Current 3 Month Goals: 1. Find the muse (start business). 2. Gain muscle then lose fat. I'm not getting any younger and the time to put on muscle is now while my testosterone levels are still relatively high. 3. Avoid using substances as social lubricants. Why No Alcohol 1. Find the muse (start business). Hangovers are bad for thinking and working. Also, a night out drinking usually lasts until 3 or 4 ...
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03.04.09I Ate 36 Eggs A DayI just arrived in Iguazu, Argentina today. I went to the grocery store and bought a frozen bag of peas. I ate them, frozen, on the street enjoying every minute. This reminded me of something else 'crazy' I did in Panama. I consumed 36 eggs every day for 2 weeks. It's no secret amongst my friends and family that I love eggs. One of my roommates used to yell, "Eggs!" whenever I went in the kitchen to cook. My flat-mates in Cordoba, Argentina called me the "Hombre de Juevos" (Egg Man). In late 2007 I was eating, by normal standards, an astronomical ...
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02.11.09The Best Breakfast Recipe EVER; Ditch The CerealI'm about to reveal to you the most delicious breakfast I have ever eaten. Are you going to eat those boring Frosted Flakes every morning for the rest of your life, or are you adventurous? Don't be old and stuck in your ways. Warning: There's no processed sugar involved! Warning: You'll need an open mind for this one! The best part about this recipe is that it's very nutritious and calorie dense - a perfect way to start the day. The recipe: (makes 1-2 servings depending on the person) Here's what you'll need: 6 Omega-3 Eggs 1 oz Organic Heavy Whipping Cream 1 banana Organic butter to coat pan If ...
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09.01.08Live Uncomfortably Case Study: EvaA couple of nights ago, we had a fantastic dinner. We went to an Italian style restaurant called Il Pianista in the mountains near Boquete. The restaurant was situated next to a beautiful waterfall that was visible from every dining table. I didn't take a picture of the waterfall, but I will when I go back for another one of these: Clay and I decided to take Eva, the owner of Isla Verde - our hotel/cabana/resort/apartment. She is a wonderful woman who truly enjoys the spirit of life. She works on Isla Vista for 9 months a year and travels the ...
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06.11.08Finding My Qi And A Gym Membership For $30Yesterday I decided that it was about time to find my qi. Qi (pronounced by Americans as "chi") seems like a valuable tool to have in my arsenal. But where to find it? I recalled hearing some hippies talking about their qi once. They said that they found it through stretching; a mysterious and little-known art called yoga. Of course I'm not being serious. Everyone knows about yoga. You can't escape it, especially in LA (where I just moved from). There seems to be a studio on every corner filled with hot LA moms. ...
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05.30.08Live Like Your HeroesAfter reading my friend Mike's blog entry on heroes, I was inspired. I have recently been pondering the importance of 'living differently' in order to encourage change. While I think it's extremely important to 'live differently', I also think it's good to try to live like your heroes. Although this seems like a contradiction, it is not. The people who we admire are different. In most cases, these people have achieved their goals by being different. They have exceeded average standards and attained at least some degree of excellence (I'm assuming your heroes are not average in comparison to you). I'll use three quick examples from my life to demonstrate ...
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05.16.08Being Different: Just Do The OppositeNo one wants to be typical. We all want to be special and different. But we all do the same things. The majority of us live like one another and then wonder why we continually don't achieve any real results or success in our lives. We follow each others lead and rarely break the mold. I know I'm doing something right when my friends and peers make fun of me. I'm going outside what is normal and taking steps toward success. People are intimidated by those not living within societal norms. They try to pull them back to their reality. The main message I take away from ...
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