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Setting Goals: Lessons from Pompeii…and Elephants?

February 24, 2014

WHERE DO WE BEGIN? It’s hard to go more than about an hour these days without hearing Bastille’s song “Pompeii” on the radio.  The song is about the ancient Roman city that was buried under up to 20 feet of ash after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79.  It’s sung from the perspective … More Setting Goals: Lessons from Pompeii…and Elephants?

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You Gotta Know When to Hold ‘Em

February 19, 2014

This post originally appeared on The Truth About Guns. A couple weeks ago I wrote a post titled You Gotta Know When to Fold ‘Em that appeared on The Truth About Guns.  It referenced Kenny Rogers’ famous song, The Gambler, in which he teaches a fellow train rider a valuable life lesson about knowing when … More You Gotta Know When to Hold ‘Em

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Where’s the Cream Filling?

February 12, 2014

HAPPY BURPEE DAY! I recently wrote on a friend’s Facebook wall for his birthday.  Since he is a coach at my Crossfit gym, I wished him a “Happy Burpee Day” since at my box you typically get a special birthday workout that either involves extra burpees or a weight vest or something else horrible.  62 … More Where’s the Cream Filling?

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Know When to Fold ‘Em

February 5, 2014

PULL IT TOGETHER Last Sunday I had a practice day to get ready for the upcoming 3-Gun Nation Pro Series qualifier match. (Because I sucked juuuuuussstttt enough last year that I missed the cut and have to requalify. But that’s beside the point.) It was a rough day. I shot a match the day before … More Know When to Fold ‘Em

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