I was watching the National Geographic Channel the other day and a show called The Last Days of Hitler came on. As is the case with many of these types of documentaries, it was fascinating. As they recounted the various battles that took place over the last year or so of WWII, I was struck […]
After Munson passed away and before we adopted Anderson, I read a couple of books on how to raise and train a puppy. The authors warned that most puppies go through a short period, usually between 6 and 9 months of age, when they act much like human teenagers. Your formerly compliant and affable puppy […]
Some people are so kind and selfless it just takes my breath away. The breeders we adopted our dogs Munson and Anderson from are Glenn and Sandy Veltman. They are very dedicated to their breeding of Bichons, which is why we got both of our last two dogs from them. Just to give you an […]
Since you’ve already read and re-read my book several times (!), you already know a lot about the differences between Type A and Type B personalities. Type A’s are aggressive, proactive, and detail-oriented. Type B’s tend to be peaceful, relaxed, and laid back. So how might you best determine which personality you have? I have […]
Elaine and I have been binge watching the HBO series Game of Thrones, and it is awesome. My favorite TV series of all time used to be Breaking Bad, but I think Game of Thrones is even a little better. We started watching it after I heard a comedian joke, “Hey, I actually met a […]
Along With Positive Thinking, Strive for Peaceful Thinking
As I discussed in my last post, optimism—being a “glass is half full”-type person—is a great way to be healthier and happier. However, I also believe that peaceful thinking is important to your emotional well-being. I have found that any sort of very extreme thinking or talk, whether negative or positive, can be harmful, since […]
What Type A’s Always Miss When Setting New Year’s Goals
“Who in the world am I? Ah, that is the great puzzle.” Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland I visit my therapist just twice a year these days because I am feeling emotionally well. It’s good for me to keep in touch with her because I can never quite anticipate when the “wheels might come off,” […]
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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