3/20/16
It’s the start of the hardcore 3 week get in shape for Vancouver training program. I’m going to continue the intermittent fasting and low carb (for as much as possible). I’ll work on keeping the weights heavy and intense as that seems to work best. The most difficult thing is to keep on track with the food and especially the alcohol. I’ll limit myself to drink Thursday, Friday and Saturday this weekend to see how it goes.
Perhaps I need some external motivation in the form of a gift. Weights? Clothes? A bike?
A small gift for 3 weeks of hard work and 1 month of not drinking maybe a bike?
I will investigate this further.
One thing I learned: We need to perform without a map. That’s what makes me successful in my job. Trying new things - this might work, or it might not - the idea that fear is placed aside to try new and interesting things is important.
One piece of motivation: LEGO was saved because it was given kits to build. Now the reverse is true, this idea of a master builder - we need to teach this back to kids!
Three ideas: Build the website to con inside with he launch of the book. I need to re-brand myself with my name..somehow. Maybe not though.
Workout:
22 min run
3 x 500 row
3 x 10 deadlift
3 x Hungarian bag front squat
3 x 10 kettle bell swing
2 min rope swing - intense immediately after.
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3/18/16
Well I got home-wasted last night and felt awful all evening. I need to tone it down here. It seems to be getting out of hand. The goal for today is to try and make it until they go to sleep before cracking a beer. If I do, I’ll be staying away from the harder stuff until tomorrow. A day or two off is good.
I’m also on the fence about working out this morning. I feel alright, just keeping the motivation up. I’m going to think of some simple exercises to do down there. Stretching might be nice.
One thing I learned: Pulitzer Prizefighting is this idea that we all want to be in competition. That we need to have the most followers, the most likes, do well in this award because that’s what means good. In reality, we need to create new material and potentially lose.
One piece of motivation: This may work, or it may not is way better than saying it’s perfect. It will never be perfect.
Three ideas: A birthday party company. One stop shop - house all the clowns, scientists and others in one space. People could bid for the business.
Workout:
22 min row (medium pace)
Push-up ladder - 20 then 3 pull-ups
10 mins of Heavy bag
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3/17/16
Well so much for my determined effort to work on my book yesterday. I figured out how to get my game to work and I focused much of my effort on it yesterday. Probably not good in the long run, oh well. I find playing it relaxing for some reason. The book will take priority next week. The problem I have with my mental state is that I have that ‘I just need to finish this game’ attitude. Perhaps I can work on it a little more today. I have both kids with me though, so good luck with that.
It appears to be cold and sunny today. A trip to the park might be in good order!
One thing I learned yesterday: Karl Marx and Adam Smith looked at the same pin machine but saw two different opportunities. Karl thought it was going to kill the worker, while Adam Smith told everyone to go buy one. The same system exists today.
One piece of motivation: Where to put the scared. Running a marathon isn’t about who is the fastest, it’s about who can put the pain and fatigue aside so they can finish the race.
Three ideas: Put the book out on social media slowly. Have people read it. Need to figure out a way to make the connection between book and speaker. Perhaps a new
Workout:
22 min run
3 x 500 row
3 x 10 kettle bell deadlift
3 x 10 kettle bell clean (one arm)
30 double unders
Heavy bag push
Tags: blog March 17, 2016 at 08:09AM Open in Evernote
3/16/16
I spent way too much time on my gaming computer yesterday. I definitely got that hollow feeling of resistance like Pressfield would call it. I know that I need to work on the book, just need to push through. Hopefully I can do that today! My goal is to work out a little bit each day. Here’s to hoping my game fails.
Im not feeling the workout buzz as much as I’d like too. I know that I’m going to workout, but I guess because I’ve been home all day I just don’t feel like it in the morning. This is grind time too. I should be pushing hard because I need to get in shape for the summer.
I’ve drank the last two evenings as well. Need to stop that - not sure why - maybe a glass of wine will do me better. I’ll get some more today.
One thing I learned yesterday: Very hard to get noticed in today’s world. Seth’s idea is that you need to spread by creating a tribe. Getting people to read your book and pass it on to a friend. This is really the only - and best - way to get noticed. The cool thing about me is that I do have an opportunity to pass it on through the educational community.
One piece of motivation: Motivation comes from within, but needs to be driven from the outside. It comes from getting yourself into an emotional state to be ready to change. If you’re upset about your life, it needs to be changed starting within.
Three ideas: Kids party ideas for entrepreneurship - Birthday parties for tinkering. It might be possible to hire someone to do this.
Workout:
22 min sprints and run mix
3 x 500 row
3 x 10 back squat (will try light, have a sore back)
3 x 15 medicine ball jumps
3 x Burpee box jump
3 x DB complex
Tags: blog March 16, 2016 at 08:46AM Open in Evernote
3/15/16
Second day of March break and my back hurts. I guess I went a little to hard on the kettle bell yesterday. I’ll try and push through on my workout today, but it looks like back squats with the new weights will have to wait until tomorrow.
I got some things done yesterday on the book. I’m noticing that Seth Godin is happy to take ideas from other people and use it in his material. I’m thinking that my book - even though it’s not completely original - may get some traction.
One thing I learned yesterday: Industrialization of education is a result of bringing the mass education to people who could grow up and work in factories. This is changing now because there are no factory jobs. Customized education is required to help prepare students for a world that will require them to be innovative and gritty.
One piece of motivation: Clapping exercise. Once you realize that clapping is alright, it’s easier to go louder and louder. It’s the getting people to clap first that’s the difficult part. It’s easy to take something that exists and change it (like milk in cartons and bags), but creating something new is extremely difficult.
Three ideas: Feeling safe is a really good point to play on with the book. Teachers are required to teach the curriculum, but could sneak in the skills to each lesson.
Workout:
*sore back
22 min run (should be sprints)
3 x 500 row
3 x 10 sandbag burpee
3 x 10 Romanian front squat
3 x 30 double unders
3 x 10 DB complex
Tags: blog March 15, 2016 at 08:49AM Open in Evernote
3/14/16
Middle of March already. Weather is getting warmer, on March Break - things are looking good. I have a couple of weeks to really get in shape here for Henry’s swimming lessons and Vancouver. I’m going to be diligent with my diet and try and cut sugar out completely. I relapsed yesterday and had some ice cream. That will be the last time that happens! I feel great on no sugar, low carbs and a good night’s sleep. Need to keep pushing through that front.
One thing I learned yesterday: Everyone tells themselves a story. Sometimes the art you create doesn’t have a story that matches with everyone. This is alright. The important thing is to make art. *I see where my book would fit in here. I’m not entirely sure that it’s going to get any traction at all, but I feel the muse calling and I need to make it. The good thing about my situation is that I’m in a good position. It’s not like I’m counting on this book or job idea to make or break my career. I’m still happy with my job and will continue to do it.
One piece of motivation: You simply cannot take rejection personally. People aren’t rejecting the person you are, they’re rejecting the story that you’re telling. This is extremely hard to do. Practice is the only the way to perfect this difficult challenge.
Three ideas: Revive Funology? Another way to exploit this book is to extend Funology as an entrepreneur program for kids. Perhaps a rebrand?
Workout:
3 x 10 (max) clean and press
3 x 20 (max) Kettle bell swings
3 x 30 double unders
3 x 10 heavy bag lift to box
Tags: blog March 14, 2016 at 08:58AM Open in Evernote
3/13/16
Whoa, that was one helluva night! Didn’t get any sleep and now I feel hungover from it. I’m so glad I did that this weekend and not next. It will take me some time to recover.
Was fun though and a nice break from my regular old life. It was nice to have conversations with the guys about my ideas and get some reaction. Don’t think it had a ton of traction with them, but they didn’t ignore it either. Just need to ignore the resistance and keep on going!
One thing I learned:
One piece of motivation:
Three ideas:
Workout:
Unfortunately I’m going to take the day off to give me some recovery. I’ll be on it hard for the next couple of weeks. I’m really trying not to stress about it. Besides, I’ll be able to workout on Friday too.
*Wow, this day was hard. No sleep, sick kids. Late bed again. Obviously can’t handle the late nights anymore.
Tags: blog March 13, 2016 at 10:33AM Open in Evernote
3/11/16
Slept pretty well last night. Charlotte and Henry both made it through the night without waking up. Usually when that happens I’m in for a decent deep sleep. I even got to bed a little early which is always a help.
It’s the first day of the break! I feel great and can’t wait to have a couple weeks of relaxation. Hopefully Henry goes to daycare for a bit each day which will give me even more of a break! I would love to use the free time to continue work on my book.
One thing I learned: People use a triangle to make a difference in the world. It’s called the impact triangle. The three sides are as follows:
Usually when one a person quits or fails at making a difference, it is a result of one or more parts of the triangle being incomplete or ignored. In my case, it may fail as a result of me not knowing if the book has a need or lack of caring (hopefully not). I’d like to think that when it’s done, I’ll be able to push and pitch it - but even then maybe it will require a whole other level I’m not prepared for!
One piece of motivation: Maker fares and makerspaces are nice. The key is that they not come with a map. When that happens, we take away the point of the space - to build and create something new and interesting. If I have resistance to this idea of 3D printing being the best thing ever, it’s that it requires a map, sort of. I think we need to ride the edges a little more and have students create something new and interesting.
Three ideas: Add makerspace section to my book. Follow-up with some Tony Wagner ideas to put in the book and get some perspective talk to Scully about start-up problems.
Workout:
Off day, but hope to get some walk/park time in!
Tags: blog March 11, 2016 at 07:47AM Open in Evernote
3/10/16
Last day of school before March break! I made it. The longest part of teaching is from January until now with cold, dark days that are rarely interrupted. Spring is around the corner and everything is looking like it could be shaping up for a decent spring. The next busy season will be after I get back in April, when I’ll have a bunch of science olympics to attend.
This mornings workout was good. I debated skipping it in favour of tomorrow, but I’m glad that I didn’t. Goodness I’m sore though. A break is definitely needed.
One thing I learned: In our workplace we’re either safe or we’re growing and changing. Auto manufacturers have unions so that they can insulate their workers. Working at Starbucks is safe. You do your job and nobody bats and eye. Growing on the other hand means taking risks, embracing fear and initiating change - all in the name of growing.
One piece of motivation: Fear is paralyzing. The loon story is great. Loons will hear other ones and take off. In today’s world it a paradox. Eliminating fear doesn’t necessarily gain you safety - which is what people are looking for.
Three ideas: Have a part of the book that offers some tips and strategies. Or maybe just keep it high level? The book should be the guide and the speaking engagements, programs are the real gold. The book gets you in the door.
Workout:
22 min run
3 x 500 row
3 x 15 sandbag burpee
3 x 10 kettle bell deadlift (leg focus)
3 x 10 Romanian bag squat
3 x 10 bar jumps
Tags: blog March 10, 2016 at 07:48AM Open in Evernote
3/9/16
Beautiful day today! Hopefully spring has arrived for good. It’s unlikely this weather will stay, but as a Canadian, I need to be cautiously optimistic. Workout was decent - I was really sore. I guess with the heavy weight and then running yesterday really did a number on me.
One thing I learned: It is better to be stomped in the arena then to be in the stands or in the parking lot. Being in the show is the most important part. If you get stomped, at least you showed up.
One piece of motivation: If you want something, go after it. Commit fully to the cause and follow the rules of the ‘dip’. Either do it and push through the dip or abandon it before it becomes a burden.
Three ideas: Still liking this entrepreneurship idea. My big concern is that the long term prospects of doing something like this are risky. My job, although at times leaves me with more desire, I think is stable and offers a good base to which to work. AltAq - an online program where teachers get together to discuss the raw meat of projects. A spinoff of Seth Godin’s AltMBA.
Workout:
22 min run
3 x 500 row
3 x 10 clean and press
3 x 20 one arm kettle bell swings
3 x 30 double unders
3 x 20 medicine ball clean and jumps
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