While discharging patients today from the hospital as part of my volunteering duties, I met many interesting people, and was quite fortunate to meet one particular couple. They were likely both in their 60’s, and she had just finished getting a radiation treatment for cancer. As I wheeled her through the hospital, I was first […]
Most people would love to have a flat stomach and lean, muscular abs. For men, it accentuates the breadth of your shoulders and arms. For women, it makes you more curvy and sexy. And for both men and women, it is a symbol of youth, health, strength, and discipline. No wonder all of those ads […]
It isn’t easy being a manager. The human species can be very odd and quirky—and unpredictable! I always considered it somewhat of a privilege to be a manager. I was being entrusted with the livelihood and welfare of other people, which I deemed important. I thought a lot about, and always tried very hard, to […]
In this, my final post on negative and irrational thinking, I will relay three more types of cognitive distortions from Scott Burns’ seminal book, “The Feeling Good Handbook.” Since we have firmly established in previous posts that all of my followers are much too well-adjusted to succumb to any type of distorted thinking, I will […]
The question my wife and I are most often asked about my book, I’m a Type A—How the Heck Will I Ever Retire?,” is whether or not it has changed my behavior. In other words, do I practice what I preach? Elaine usually just rolls her eyes at this suggestion, and mutters something about it […]
Don’t Allow Unnecessary Negativity to Hold You Captive
This is the second article in my continuing series on negative and irrational thinking. Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to quickly identify negative thoughts and replace them with positive and realistic ones? If you can master this technique, you will be much happier and more peaceful. The best tool for identifying and replacing […]
So Many People Suffering in Silence
There are tens of millions of people in the U.S. who suffer from mental and emotional disorders. Anxiety, depression, phobias, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, etc.—it is sad to think of so many people in such great distress. Most suffer silently and bravely, day in and day out. May God bless them and give them strength. […]
Do You Inspire Those Around You?
When I first began personal training with my good friend, Bill Quick, who is the Mr. Illinois bodybuilding champion, I figured it would be an excellent way to learn some new weightlifting techniques. And in fact, he has taught me several excellent methods to train smart and hard. The thing I didn’t expect is that […]
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