I can still remember the day I brought him home. It was January,
it was snowing, and my hands were shaking as I drove my wife and
newborn son home from the hospital. My wife and I sat on the couch
in the family room and looked at each other....Now What?!
I was a first-time father - I'd read all the books, gone to the classes,
received lots of advice, but I still felt overwhelmed, unprepared, and
in over my head.
So I jumped in with both feet! I got my hands dirty...and a little smelly...
and I figured it out. I learned to laugh at myself; I learned to accept that
I was going to make mistakes, learn from them and get better. Now, sixteen
years later I have two sons that I'm very proud of...I still make plenty of
mistakes, and I always know that I'll figure it out.
So what did I learn from this? I won't always know all the answers. As I
grow and take on new challenges, I still find myself in situations where I feel
overwhelmed, unprepared, and in over my head. I also know that if I dive in,
keep a good attitude, and allow myself to make some mistakes that I'll figure
it out - the same way I did sixteen years ago. In the end, I'm always
surprised to learn that I'm capable of more than I ever imagined.
So, what are you waiting for? Dive In!
I like to get in one good treadmill interval session per week.
Research has shown that interval training has a significant advantage over traditional steady state cardio as it relates to building lean muscle, fat loss, and post-exercise elevated metabolism.
Combine it with some core work and you've got a nice workout that will get you ready to take on the day.
I've been running intervals using the 60:120 of Montreal soundtrack from WorkoutMuse. Great music and a great workout! What could be better?
Here's a great workout for the unofficial start of summer! 4 Rounds using a 40:20 protocol followed up by 8 rounds of a Tabata finisher. This will crank up the metabolism and have you feeling great. Enjoy!
BE 5 ALIVE refers to the 5 key areas that create a solid foundation for your best life.
In review, they are: Faith, Focus, Fitness, Fellowship and Fun.
Faith
What do you believe? What do you believe in, what do you stand for? More importantly, what will you NOT stand for? Do you believe in yourself and have confidence? I do, and I believe that you can, too.
Focus
Where do you put your time and energy? Do you have a clear vision for yourself, your family, your career? Do you know how to take that vision and turn it into action?
Fitness
How do you feel? To have your best life you have to feel great; to feel great you have to take care of yourself: physically, mentally, and spiritually.
Fellowship
How are your relationships? How are things with your family and friends? Do you have a good social support system or do you go it alone? Are you part of the community, do you get involved?
Fun
Do you take time to enjoy life? Do you laugh? Do you smile? Do you remember what it’s like to not worry about yesterday’s mistakes or tomorrow’s concerns?
Faith, Focus, Fitness, Fellowship, and Fun. Five keys to an exceptional life. Take some time and think about these areas, think about the questions they offer, and have an honest conversation with yourself.
If you’re like me, then one or more of these questions will ring true and you’ll want to improve and make it better. In upcoming weeks I will offer thoughts, observations, and strategies on how to enhance each of these key areas...in hopes that you too, will BE 5 ALIVE!
Are you living an exceptional life? A life that is plentiful, a life that has purpose?
Are your dreams coming true? Do you have a clear vision for the future and a plan to turn that vision into a living, breathing, growing reality?
Are you being the best that you can be, each and every day? Do you feel great in the morning when you start the day, and do you have a sense of accomplishment each evening before you go to sleep?
If you answered yes to these questions, then I should be talking to you - you’ve got it all figured out!
If you answered no to any of these questions, then I’d like to share what I’ve learned about what it takes to turn it around. About what it takes to have an exceptional life, a life that is plentiful, and has purpose. About what it takes to turn dreams into reality. About what it takes to be your best each and every day.
So...how can you make all this happen?
Let me teach you how to BE 5 Alive!
What is BE 5 Alive? Be 5 Alive refers to the 5 key areas that create the foundation for an exceptional life that is plentiful and has purpose.
So what are these 5 key areas?
They are:
Faith
Focus
Fitness
Fellowship
Fun
Through this site, I will share stories that will make you smile, offer observations that will open your eyes, and talk about topics that will make you think.
Check in from time to time and I’ll share some ideas; try them on for size, shop them around and see what sticks. Some may strike a chord, while others may fall on deaf ears - that’s ok!
I will challenge you, teach you, and help you improve in each of the 5 areas. Along the way I hope you will find an idea or two that turns it around for you, opens your eyes and makes you see things in a different light.
Are you ready for an exceptional, plentiful and purposeful life?
Then it’s time to BE 5 ALIVE!
Let’s get started.
