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Taking the 100 Push Ups Challenge

Wednesday, July 9th, 2008

This challenge has really been catching on lately and I am finally going to jump in. Check out the initial test and how to get started if you think you might be interested. I took the test and completed 10 proper-form push ups. I was very careful to use proper form- so be sure you [...]

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Some Favorite Links

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008

Sharing links I found during the past week that were useful or interesting. Michael Jordan’s 10 Secrets to Reaching the Top – from Dumb Little Man.  My favorite quote from the article- “I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can’t accept not trying.” Pixar’s Tightknit Culture is Its Edge – from 37 [...]

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Weekly Weigh-in July 7, 2008

Monday, July 7th, 2008

I started off last week by realizing I had gained 5 pounds. That motivated me to eat better last week and exercise, but now that I look back I only exercised one day- not good! I did a lot better with my diet…until the weekend. Fortunately, my weight did go down, but only by .08 [...]

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Still think you need a credit card?

Thursday, July 3rd, 2008

Warren Buffett suggests avoiding credit cards. If I borrowed money at 18 or 20 percent, I’d be broke…. So if I had one piece of advice for young people generally it would be to just avoid credit cards.” Read the whole article from CNBC.com. I think it is more wise to follow the advice of [...]

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