I’m Off To Climb A Mountain

It’s true…Florida is completely flat. Matter of fact, it’s almost impossible to find a hill, let alone a mountain to climb. So that’s why my girlfriend and I are hitting the road and heading up to North Carolina in a few hours.

For the first time in awhile, I plan on spending 6 full days in the wilderness with no access to the internet or a computer. It’s going to be a challenge but I feel the need to …

The Story of Stuff

Have you ever wondered where stuff comes from and where it all ends up? The video below takes a very interesting look at the story of stuff and why we need to change the way we think, shop, and consume.

Great Thinkers – Answering President Kennedy’s Challenge

John F. Kennedy once observed, “We are under-exercised as a nation. We look, instead of play. We ride, instead of walk. Our existence deprives us of the minimum of physical activity essential for healthy living.”

It has been almost 50 years since this statement was made, but unfortunately it still holds true. With the advent of video games, even when we are not “looking,” playing has become an inactive activity. And with …

Stop Making Excuses – Why There’s Never A “Right Time” To Get Started In Making Lifestyle Changes

Why do so many people join the gym and go on a diet in January each year? Is it because they’ve all piled on plenty of weight over the Christmas period? To a degree the answer is yes. But of course this isn’t the whole story.

The people who go into a new fitness regime in the New Year are typically people who have been concerned about their figure for months. Maybe even years. But it’s the kick of making “New Years Resolutions” which …