5/12/16
Wow, what an awful night’s sleep. The worst part is that I have no idea why. I got to sleep pretty quickly but was really gassy and extremely hot. I maybe got 2-3 hours at most and that’s being generous. This afternoon is going to be tough. At least there’s baseball to look forward to and the morning is bright and sunny. Another crappy thing is that it’s only Thursday and there’s still a whole other day to go! At least next week is short and hopefully the weather picks up to make the cottage doable.
Throwing a ball - keep a loose grip. Find the seam before you throw. Point the ball away from you as you wind up. Throw from you back leg and follow through to your target. Simple mechanics, but might make all the difference in the world. Oh, practice helps too!
One thing I learned: There’s an important difference between pain and fatigue. When you stop, fatigue should immediately go away, if it doesn’t it’s pain. Never train through pain. When doing a handstand, keep the arms locked, the head between the shoulders and the toes pointed. By pointing the toes you engage your legs - they should be tight otherwise you’re ‘leaking’ energy.
One piece of motivation: Humans label goals as ‘easy’ or ‘hard’ when in reality there is a goal, the price that must be paid and the eyes watching from a distance. By labelling goals as easy or hard we marginalize them. Keep it simple and recognize the price that must be paid in order to achieve them.
Three ideas: Seems to be lots of traction for this gaming thing. I need to finish the other book and get onto gaming.
Workout:
22 min run
3 x 500 row
3 x 3-way bar movement (rows, cleans & presses) x 7
3 x 7 one arm KB thruster 45 lb
3 x 7 one leg KB box lunges
3 x 5 rollouts with ab roller
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5/11/16
Better sleep last night. I’ve been feeling extremely fatigued in the evenings which is generally unusual. I’m tired, but not to the absolute exhaustion point. I’m thinking that sleep is playing an important role in that. Strange though, I’ve gone to bed early the last five nights but still seem tired. Something to keep an eye on.
It’s just weird that I can feel so good in the morning, but so awful in the evenings. Could be the sugar thing too. I’ll cut it out today and see what happens.
One thing I learned: I need to pay more attention to mobility. According to this gymnast dude, mobility and flexibility are key to strength. I’m really not sure where I stand on the fitness spectrum so it’s difficult for me to assess how much work I should be spending on it. I do need to look into loosening the calfs and and ankles.
One piece of motivation: There is about a month of school left. It’s going to jet by quickly. Try and enjoy the days with sunshine. They can help motivate you!
Three ideas: I should investigate calorie restriction and fatigue. I’m wondering how much my diet is playing in the evening fatigue. When I’m tired, I should try and consume more water, go for a walk and then see if I can grind out some work. It’s difficult to start something new when I’m in a fatigued state. Perhaps I can force myself to write instead of doing a screen cast or something.
Workout:
22 min run
3 x 500 row
KB work:
3 x max press
3 x max clean and press
3 x max (to fatigue) swing
3 x 15 sandbag burpee
3 x 10 bulgarian farm bag clean and squat
Tags: blog May 11, 2016 at 07:48AM Open in Evernote
5/10/16
Beautiful morning. It’s nice to see the sun beginning it’s journey at 5:20 when I get up. It certainly helps with the workouts. I was surprisingly sore this morning. I’m sure that pushing the envelope yesterday was the main reason, but the fatigue last night and soreness this morning were a little disappointing.
Yesterday was a decent day. I still notice that my patience is short and I really should be mindful about it. Time is quickly slipping by and this year will be over before I know it!
One thing I learned: Interesting podcast this morning about gymnastics training. Mobility seems to be a big issue. I get it, sort of. I feel like I’m pretty athletic, but lack a large range of motion. The problem is that I just don’t have a lot of time to work on mobility. I get my hour a day to workout and that’s it. Perhaps I could look at trying some stretches after work or while the kids are outdoors.
One piece of motivation: People love and desire the status quo. It’s safe and easy. Companies say they want interesting people, but what they really want is people who are great a listening and following. Artists have no place ini this environment because they risk failure at every turn.
Three ideas: So the dirty jobs dude has a podcast that is short. He finds interesting stories and unravels them. It’s about making ideas accessible. Most people have a good foundation, it’s all about getting them interested in a topic. This is a good idea for my presentation for apple. I can go in assuming that people eave a decent foundation, but need some motivation. Work on more stories!
Workout:
22 min run
3 x 500 row
3 x 7 bear complex (clean and jerk, press, squat) 95 lb
3 x max DB curls
3 x max battle rope
3 x max medicine ball burpee to push-up
Tags: blog May 10, 2016 at 07:49AM Open in Evernote
9/5/16
Monday morning entry here. Missed the entire weekend, I guess with some excuse. I had to be up uber early both days and didn’t really get a chance to make an entry. Had a great weekend though. We placed well on Saturday and i was able to have some beers with Beazley. Sunday, the run was good and I could easily have made it back to the subway (I’ll know for next year) and got some breakfast with Scully.
The alcohol consumption is becoming an issue though. It’s fully the resistance taking hold. I think as I get tired, I’m less able to resist the urge. It’s not completely devastating, but I need to scale it back. I’m thinking that some simple rules are in order.
The important thing is to recognize the craving and try to live with it. Ignoring it or hiding from it is bad. Just like fear. live with it.
One thing I learned: I really liked the scientists humour during the show on Saturday. I’m thinking that doing some demonstrations for kids as a show would be really fun. Unrelated, but good is this idea that you can mess-up your hobby by doing it full time. Tim used the surfer analogy. Surfing on sundays is great, but teaching surfing full time is not fun.
One piece of motivation: Just make art. It may work, it may not. That’s not the point. Just do it.
Three ideas: A podcast. I’m going to try and do my own podcast. Just something simple about interviewing educators on the future of education or best practices.
Tags: blog May 09, 2016 at 07:56AM Open in Evernote
6/5/16
Well it seems like the warmer weather is here to stay. Famous last words of course. Although I’m not particularly looking forward to this weekend, I will approach it with a bit of gusto. Getting up really early on a Saturday definitely sucks, but at least the morning itself isn’t that painful. It’s 3 hours that I’d like to get back but it’s only once a year and it’s done. If it were any other year I’d only have the Saturday morning and not worry about the Sunday.
My blood test results show that my test is extremely high, but my estrogen is manageable. I’m thinking that doing a regular dose of arimidex could go a long way.
Softball last night was good. I still need to work on my throwing. Watching the guys from the other diamond showed me that Im really ‘shot-putting’ the ball like that Dave guy last year mentioned. Instead I need to take a longer throwing approach and really wind my arm up like a major league pitcher.
One thing I learned: Be wary of the blank slate and creativity. Stories are boring if they don’t have rules that can be broken or villains that can act as rivals.
One piece of motivation: Develop success from failures. Discouragement and failure are two of the surest stepping stones to success. - Dale Carnige
Three ideas: The video that Amy whatsherface sent out about the lawyer with good public speaking skills was a bit of a let down. Although he did a great job, I feel like it wasn’t anything spectacular. The secret to a good presentation is to ride the line from public speaking to full out acting.
Workout:
Off day.
Tags: blog May 06, 2016 at 07:55AM Open in Evernote
5/5/16
Good workout this morning. Lost a bit of focus nearing the end, but managed to get through it. Just got back from the doctor and apparently my throat has redness which would cause the blood. Makes sense - I lost my voice first and then had this raw blood filled phlegm. I need to keep an eye on it. If it gets worse, I’ll have to go back to see her.
My blood test results are also pouring in. Interesting to note, that the later I go in the day, the more ‘inline’ they are with the norm. It seems like working out plays a big role in how my body uses hormones. I’m especially interested in the ALT levels which seem to have fallen to be perfectly normal. I’m assuming that the IF is playing a role here as well as no more tylenol and a reduction of alcohol.
One thing I learned: The podcast with that islam guy was boring and awkward as Sam mentioned. It’s interesting to know that people cannot speak out against Islam with out automatically being called a racist. Also, being a law student in your 20s is no measure of a successful person. The kid sounds extremely arrogant and doesn’t seem to be a remarkable speaker.
One piece of motivation: Getting up and getting after it is extremely necessary in the mornings. I’m about to walk into a long haul of needing to get up to workout. It will be interesting to see how I perform at the race given the fact that I’m up so early. The theory is that I should do better. Assuming this whole sickness thing magically disappears.
Three ideas: The store idea is really remarkable for motivation with the younger students. They really take on this role of conserving money. I need to address this in my book, whenever I get back to it.
Workout:
22 min run
3 x 500 row
3 x 10 heavy bag lifts, squats and punches
3 x 10 DB clean and press
3 x 30 double unders
3 x 20 (max) medicine ball push-ups
Tags: blog May 05, 2016 at 08:01AM Open in Evernote
4/5/16
Another decent workout. This is great. I feel so good sitting here writing this post knowing that I have completed my workout and can get on with my day. The big disadvantage is the getting to sleep early. I’m thinking that once the summer hits I’ll be able to retire later and get up early still because I’ll little more rested!
One thing I learned: I really need to focus on teaching. I’m getting distracted by these small issues and blowing them up into big ones. Just teach kids about science and let the small things slide. Enjoy the process and remember to take some deep breathes when a situation occurs.
One piece of motivation: Burn the boats! Sometimes giving yourself not escape forces you to do things outside your comfort zone. This is good. The next time something comes up that you don’t want to do, just think about burning those boats.
Three ideas: Take cold showers. It seems to be a good thing for the body and makes the mind fresh and alert. Alternating hot/cold seems to provide the best result.
Workout:
22 min run
3 x 500 row
3 x 20 KB deadlifts
3 x 20 KB Swings, alternating arms
3 x 10 Romanian bag front squats
3 x hardcore rope swings
Tags: blog May 04, 2016 at 08:08AM Open in Evernote
5/3/16
May 3rd. Already and only. The sunshine on my face as I’m writing this is a wonderful sign that things are winding down for the year. I just love seeing the sky light-up before 6 am. I also am all over getting up early to workout. Jocks had it right, there’s something about getting up and getting after it. I can’t believe I’m going to write this - I actually look forward to my morning workouts. That’s right. Yup. I did it. Just feels like you’ve went after it and now I have the whole day to chill and not worry about working out. Sure, there’s the whole tiring in the afternoon and needing to go to bed early, but honestly at this point in my life it’s probably the best thing for me. Nothing kills food and alcohol cravings like getting to sleep early. Can’t wait to do it this summer.
One thing I learned: I’m really trending on this no sugar thing again. It’s funny how it can easily slip back into your life when you let your guard down. Now that the sunshine is here, I’ll be more motivated to keep the sugar content down. Honestly, going to bed early and cutting out sugar have been godsends. Sure, it’s true you need to really think to recognize the benefits, but once they’re gone - you notice it. Fasting and eliminating the sugar and heavy carbs are the key to maintaining and even cutting my weight.
One piece of motivation: Fat shaming is not a thing. Yes it’s not nice to point and laugh at someone, but trying to help them by pointing out the FACTS is really important and necessary. Discipline = freedom. Just bare down and deal with it.
Three ideas: As mentioned yesterday, I should be able to totally leverage this opportunity with Apple. Just do a good job and hopefully good things will come of it.
Workout:
22 min run
3 x 500 row
3 x 10 heavy squat
3 x 15 sandbag burpee
3 x 10 bar jumps
3 x 10 DB clean and press
Tags: blog May 03, 2016 at 07:57AM Open in Evernote
05/02/16
Baaazing! What a weekend of debatchery and chaos. It was a great Saturday night to meet people from Pittsburg and hang out. In general, it was just really nice to meet people. There’s something in my brain chemistry that fires up when I’m meeting new people. It’s now my goal to make that happen!
I missed my run yesterday and am a little pissy about it. I’m going to head out this morning to try and catch-up. I’d like to do some deadlifting too. I may end up borrowing some weights from the weight room for the week to see if I can up the game in the basement.
One thing I learned: Alcohol is not really good for you. I really need to focus on cutting it down. Same with sugar. It’s alright to slip up once in a while, but definitely during the week I need to be far more disciplined.
One piece of motivation: I was noticed and hired by Apple. This is a good thing. I’m doing something right. If there’s a lesson in all of it, keep plugging away making good art. You can’t guarantee anything, but someone somewhere will notice the art. Keep doing it!
Three ideas: If this little gig is successful (when!), then I’ll have some feedback as to the relevance and usefulness to my career as a speaker/consultant.
Workout:
10k run.
Push-ups, pull-ups, sprints.
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