My 3 … I Mean 4 … Words for 2017
For the past five years I've been selecting a few focus words each year. It helps keep me on track. Yes I still have bigger/longer drawn out goals, but these words help steer the ship. This year I ended up with four words. Here they are: Spirituality - I start...
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Performance Planner – Set Goals and Achieve Them
I love setting goals. Attaining them ... that's a different story. I'm always looking for new ways to increase productivity and accomplishing those goals. I recently stumbled across Zig Ziglar's 'Goals' audio book. It was good. I think stumbled across his...
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Couch to Fight: The First 30 Days Results
If you are not willing to risk the unusual, you will have to settle for the ordinary. - Jim Rohn I've been afraid to post this for a few weeks. Why? Not totally sure. I'm happy with the results. I think it's the vulnerability of posting a picture of your...
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Couch to Fight: Week 1 Updates and Learnings
The best place to follow this journey is via my stories on Instagram at mikeruman. Wow, week 1 is in the books for my Couch to Fight journey. And I'm very happy it is. It's been harder than anticipated, but I think I found a good rhythm. Weight I started this journey...
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My Fight Journey: Couch to Fight
My fight journey begins today, Septemeber 1st. What does that entail? High level, I want to train, and eventually fight, in mixed martial arts. I will document my journey. Where does the journey begin? I'm 38 years old. Married for 13 years. 4 Kiddos (8, 6, 6, and 6)...
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How Wrestling Alligators Can Make You A Better Parent
About 8 years ago a friend of mine walked into our MMA class with scrapes all over his legs. "What happened?" "I wrestled alligators this weekend." "No way." "Yes way." Wait, anyone can just go wrestle alligators? Ok, I'm interested. 8 years later ... My youngest son...
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7 Steps to Finding Your Purpose in Life
Who are you? Why are you here? What impact are you having in the world? What legacy will you leave behind when you die? What do you want to be known for? What do you not want to be known for? Will anyone miss you when you’re gone? Are you living for something bigger...
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3 Places to Get Free Kids Audio Books
We take a lot of road trips. We also have young children. That is a great recipe for disaster. But ... we have a great way to make it MUCH easier ... audio stories!!! Buying audio books is an option, could be expensive, but I have five free better ones. Here they are:...
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My 5 Questions on Go … or No Go With Projects
I’ve been working with my business/life coach for three months. It’s been a game changer for my business. This week we talked (and created) a filter on what I say yes, and what I say no, to. Each of these questions has to be a yes, or green light, to proceed. I must...
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MSQRD – App Review and Walkthrough
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gX8bV4dSPoM One of my favorite (and kid's favorite) apps is MSQRD. It's pretty simple: Open Let app recognize your face Augment Laugh and share The app consistently adds new filters, which is good, but some of our favorite filters go...
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Oristand Standing Desk Review: Should You Buy It?
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3 Apps to Get Better Pictures of Your Kids
I've taken one photography class so I feel very qualified to write this. *sarcasm* I've taken a ton of pictures (good and bad) and learned a few things that I think can help you get better pictures of your kids. Composing a Picture Good pictures don't just happen,...
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