Category: Inspiring Quotes

  • Tell Your Story and Let It Go

    I regularly read the musings of an entrepreneur, writer James Altucher. He seems to have a really good perspective and gives good advice.  Here’s a short excerpt from the Post by James Altucher. How do you prepare for a good death? I think we live in four dimensions at the same time. The physical world, where we…

  • Bad Posture is More Than Just An Eyesore

    It’s always peaceful and calm when the kids don’t have to rush and head off to school. Unfortunately, I have to head into work today which is a bummer because I could use at least one more day to my weekend. As expected, now that I am working full time, my house is starting to…

  • Build Your Mind

    A friend shared this quote by Marilynne Robinson and it continues to stick with me from the NYT Magazine: The Revelations of Marilynne Robinson “We were positively encouraged to create for ourselves minds we would want to live with. I had teachers articulate that to me: ‘You have to live with your mind your whole life.’…

  • Making a Change: Leap And The Net Will Appear

    I have a close friend who decided to give notice at her job. She has been unhappy and has an idea for a business that has been stewing around in her head for a long time. She’s decided to go for it! She texted me yesterday how scared & excited she is – in her mind,…

  • Saturday Boxing Workout

    Be Inspired Workout Boxing with some strength added in at the end.

  • Run the Risk of Making People Mad

    Each morning I try to do some reflection and spend time reading through quotes or inspirational passages to start my day off positively. This quote from Iyanla Vanzant made me stop in my tracks and nod my head profusely… If you really want to live your life to the fullest and realize your greatest potential, you must…

  • Leaving a Legacy: Maya Angelou

    A few things and thoughts to share today — My thoughts and respect are given to Maya Angelou who passed away yesterday.  What a wonderful, inspiring, strong, spirited leader who left this world a better place. She defines what it means to leave a lasting legacy… And there has been a lot of talk in the CrossFit…

  • Make Your Bed

    Take time out of your day and watch this amazing, inspiring and thoughtful commencement speech delivered by  Naval Adm. William H. McRaven, BJ ’77, ninth commander of U.S.Special Operations Command, Texas Exes Life Member, and Distinguished Alumnus at The University of Texas at Austin, on May 17, 2014. It’s worth it… Navy SEAL Commander Tells Students…

  • Re-launch

    My friend Saxon is a creative, talented writer.  Today, he posted this: Re-launch Let’s call it a Re-launch or should we say a soft opening. .. The passion we have for each other has reached a peak like it’s our first time. The re-dedication to our relationship is something like a relaunch Or should I…

  • Being Human is a Guest House

    This being human is a guest-house. Every morning a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness, some momentary awareness comes as an unexpected visitor. Welcome and entertain them all! Even if they’re a crowd of sorrows, Who violently sweep your house empty of its furniture. Still, treat each guest honorably. He may be clearing…