If you've followed my Twitter stream lately, you probably are aware that I have been hinting about my health concerns. For now, my only issue is cholesterol; however, if left unchecked, this can lead to other problems downstream, like heart disease.
This has made me reconsider and take steps to change my lifestyle. I love technology and the Internet; but the truth is, doing this stuff all day is not healthy. Unchecked geeking has a detrimental effect on the body because of its sedentary nature, not to mention the skinny arms and legs from lack of muscles.
Clearly, I have to make a conscious and deliberate change in my life in all aspects like diet, exercise, sleep, and even spiritually. Of course, it helps to have friends and family who also want to improve their lives join me in this quest.
For this reason, I have joined USANA Health Sciences as an Associate. Yes, this means that in addition to talking about social media and fixing computers, I also sell nutritional products. But don't let that put you off. I mainly joined because they have good quality products that even Olympic athletes are comfortable taking.
I am no athlete, mind you. But, as part of a well-rounded approach to wellness, I'm adding USANA products to my daily life. My friends Lebby and Doriz explained to me prior to joining that nobody in the world pays you to become healthy; but, with USANA, I have the opportunity to improve my health with the support of other associates AND earn some lunch money in the process.
More importantly, USANA gives me the opportunity to evangelize the benefits of good health to the people I care about and do business with every day.
Here is a video that gives you an overview of the great company I am joining.
Before closing, I urge you to think about what you are doing to maintain good health and wellness. Proper nutrition, fitness, and overall wellness requires a lot of learning; I recommend finding somebody or somebodies you trust to help guide you in your journey to a better life. It takes time; it takes effort. But, with some determination, you can change your life for the better. Join me on this quest.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
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Monday, October 11, 2010
Best time so far
I’ve not run in about 16 years. Recently, I figured out a way of running without aggravating old injuries. My best time since resuming was tonight. 1.11 miles in 10:47 minutes. I’ll be happy to reach 8 minutes. At that point, if I think I have more to give, then we’ll set another goal.
See more progress on: run an 8 minute mile
Friday, October 08, 2010
I'm Not Going to Discuss Social Media
I'm not going to discuss social media in this post. What can be said has been said a thousand times over by every person who fancies themselves an expert in the field. I won't talk about marketing either. Anything you really need to know about either subject, you can just Google or watch on Youtube.
Here is what I will say. If you need an expert, find out who the experts are. Look at their work.
Are they doing for themselves what they claim they can do for you?
Are you, as a client, getting a one-size-fits-all solution?
Are you being sold a product rather than a tailored solution?
Are you paying for expertise or outsourcing? A big clue is, are they showing you how to fish, or giving you the fish?
Do they help you understand what you're getting into? There's always "more to it than that".
Do they make any attempt to dissuade you? You might be expecting something that can't be delivered by what they offer.
Most importantly, if you don't understand what's going on, take your time. Make sure you understand the basics of what you are doing. A sure way to lose money on an investment is to not know what you're doing. Ask your expert to explain it to you as many times as you need to understand what you are getting in return for your money.
Finally, don't rule out putting some skin in the game. Some things simply cannot be outsourced, especially if your business is complex and technical.
That's all I'm saying.
Here is what I will say. If you need an expert, find out who the experts are. Look at their work.
Are they doing for themselves what they claim they can do for you?
Are you, as a client, getting a one-size-fits-all solution?
Are you being sold a product rather than a tailored solution?
Are you paying for expertise or outsourcing? A big clue is, are they showing you how to fish, or giving you the fish?
Do they help you understand what you're getting into? There's always "more to it than that".
Do they make any attempt to dissuade you? You might be expecting something that can't be delivered by what they offer.
Most importantly, if you don't understand what's going on, take your time. Make sure you understand the basics of what you are doing. A sure way to lose money on an investment is to not know what you're doing. Ask your expert to explain it to you as many times as you need to understand what you are getting in return for your money.
Finally, don't rule out putting some skin in the game. Some things simply cannot be outsourced, especially if your business is complex and technical.
That's all I'm saying.
See this Amp at http://amplify.com/u/c1vn
Thursday, October 07, 2010
I'm Not Going to Discuss Social Media
I'm not going to discuss social media in this post. What can be said has been said a thousand times over by every person who fancies themselves an expert in the field. I won't talk about marketing either. Anything you really need to know about either subject, you can just Google or watch on Youtube.
Here is what I will say. If you need an expert, find out who the experts are. Look at their work.
Are they doing for themselves what they claim they can do for you?
Are you, as a client, getting a one-size-fits-all solution?
Are you being sold a product rather than a tailored solution?
Are you paying for expertise or outsourcing? A big clue is, are they showing you how to fish, or giving you the fish?
Do they help you understand what you're getting into? There's always "more to it than that".
Do they make any attempt to dissuade you? You might be expecting something that can't be delivered by what they offer.
Most importantly, if you don't understand what's going on, take your time. Make sure you understand the basics of what you are doing. A sure way to lose money on an investment is to not know what you're doing. Ask your expert to explain it to you as many times as you need to understand what you are getting in return for your money.
Finally, don't rule out putting some skin in the game. Some things simply cannot be outsourced, especially if your business is complex and technical.
That's all I'm saying.
Here is what I will say. If you need an expert, find out who the experts are. Look at their work.
Are they doing for themselves what they claim they can do for you?
Are you, as a client, getting a one-size-fits-all solution?
Are you being sold a product rather than a tailored solution?
Are you paying for expertise or outsourcing? A big clue is, are they showing you how to fish, or giving you the fish?
Do they help you understand what you're getting into? There's always "more to it than that".
Do they make any attempt to dissuade you? You might be expecting something that can't be delivered by what they offer.
Most importantly, if you don't understand what's going on, take your time. Make sure you understand the basics of what you are doing. A sure way to lose money on an investment is to not know what you're doing. Ask your expert to explain it to you as many times as you need to understand what you are getting in return for your money.
Finally, don't rule out putting some skin in the game. Some things simply cannot be outsourced, especially if your business is complex and technical.
That's all I'm saying.
See this Amp at http://amplify.com/u/c1vn
Sunday, October 03, 2010
Saturday, October 02, 2010
Friday, October 01, 2010
Wedding Anniversary
Today is our 16th wedding anniversary, I think. We married in 1994. What an experience this has been.
Thanks to my sweety for putting up with my nonsense.
See this Amp at http://amplify.com/u/bkiy
Wedding Anniversary
Today is our 16th wedding anniversary, I think. We married in 1994. What an experience this has been.
Thanks to my sweety for putting up with my nonsense.
Thanks to my sweety for putting up with my nonsense.
See this Amp at http://amplify.com/u/bkiy
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