Another communication tip is that your message must be received in order for it to be complete. So often, even though you think you are being very clear (in your own head), it’s actually not that clear at all in the other person’s. For example, the listener might have a strong mental block about theContinue reading “Message Received?”
Monthly Archives: February 2023
Your Side
In communication, you are responsible for 100% of your 50% of the conversation. So is the other person. That means that if you only communicating half as well as you could, then the entire conversation going to be very poor, because it’s largely incomplete or worse. So, when the other person is frustrating you, orContinue reading “Your Side”
Incremental Change
Last week I completed Precision Nutrition’s Level 1 Certification program. I worked through 3 textbooks and 20 chapters of the world’s best nutrition information. It took me more than one year to complete. I was not in a rush; I wanted to really absorb and practice the material by coaching it. I took diligent notesContinue reading “Incremental Change”
Don’t Burn Bridges
If you tell someone that you’re not able to commit to something, that’s a good thing. If you tell someone that you’re able to commit to something, then later discover that you can’t, that’s not good, but you can still update them with your current status, and at least they know. But what’s even worseContinue reading “Don’t Burn Bridges”
Lies
“I could use a day off.” “I have a vacation coming up, so I can start resting now.” “I can just do a small workout.” “I can workout tomorrow.” “I’m comfortable on this couch right now.” These are the kinds of lies I sometimes tell myself. However, the moment that I actually go into theContinue reading “Lies”
The Monday After Super Bowl
Here are a couple of tips & tools I like to use in a ‘Monday morning QB’ situation, meaning, to recover after the Super Bowl – or any other similar day/night spent drinking & eating differently than you usually do:
A Super Bowl Recipe
Here’s a Super Bowl recipe for success:
Patterns & Effort
The other morning, after completing problem #846 out of 5,334, I celebrated with a fist bump and exclaimed “Yes! I’m getting better at this.“ Getting better at things excites me. It takes time. It takes practice. I’ve been doing an average of one of those chess problems per day for a few years now. ButContinue reading “Patterns & Effort”
Don’t Just Listen To Me.
Here are 5 other podcasts in the wellness space: Living 4D With Paul Chek Paul Chek is sometimes referred to as ‘the godfather of holistic health’. While he often dives into spirituality and other unconventional topics, make no mistake: his nutrition & exercise background is second to none. This is a great podcast for anyContinue reading “Don’t Just Listen To Me.”
Relationships & Health
Relationships are such a critical component of your health. I probably don’t talk about them enough on this blog. Here’s what I can promise you: Even if your Nutrition, Exercise, & Recovery are all top-notch … … if your Relationships are in the toilet, then the first three don’t matter very much. It’s even possibleContinue reading “Relationships & Health”
Matt Fried 