Monday Morning Motivation

“Whether you are running on a treadmill or doing a set of push-ups, get to the point where you are so tired and in pain that your mind is begging you to stop.

Then push just 5 to 10 percent further." David Goggins: Can't Hurt Me Recently I attempted my 3rd half marathon. So anxious to achieve my goal of completing one of these races in less than 2 hours, I had trained all summer. There were days when I didn't feel like getting to the gym or… Continue reading “Whether you are running on a treadmill or doing a set of push-ups, get to the point where you are so tired and in pain that your mind is begging you to stop.

Sunday Inspiration

Sunday Inspiration from Athens

My daughter, Kateri, completed the Athens Marathon today. I was nervous for her - running in a country she has never been before and running 26 miles! She did quite well, finishing at 4:18 - quite an impressive time. "The Authentic Marathon" is 122 years old with over 15,000 runners from all over the world… Continue reading Sunday Inspiration from Athens

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Sunday Inspiration – Ten Tips for Staying Healthy while Traveling for Business

I’m heading back to Cincinnati today on Delta 229 with a suitcase full of laundry, and a selection of Danish cheese, Irish whiskey and Belgian chocolate.  I’ve been moving around Europe for the past 2 weeks meeting with strategic partners, setting strategy and identifying new ways to transform the way we are doing business at… Continue reading Sunday Inspiration – Ten Tips for Staying Healthy while Traveling for Business

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Sunday Inspiration – Bicycling in Amsterdam

While on a business trip in Europe, I met my daughter in Amsterdam.  Kateri is studying in Dublin for the semester and it had been 4 weeks since we had seen each other; it was quite a happy reunion!  It was our first time in Amsterdam and despite the rain, we saw quite a bit… Continue reading Sunday Inspiration – Bicycling in Amsterdam

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Sunday Inspiration – Why do dogs bark at the Mailman??

Sometimes I work from home in the hope that I can complete some of those activities that need dedicated think time.  The idea of an empty house and sometimes empty calendar give the illusion that I will move through the top priority items in my To Do list at lightening speed.  Comfy clothes, a cup… Continue reading Sunday Inspiration – Why do dogs bark at the Mailman??