Hard Work
“There is no education like adversity.” -Benjamin Disraeli “Hard times don’t create heroes. It is during the hard times when the “hero” within us is revealed.” -Bob Riley
STRONG VOICES
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True Karma
Today, I had an appointment at the VA Dental Clinic in Portland. After my appointment, I went to the common area where free coffee and snacks were offered. It’s common to see visitors wearing military ball caps to represent their service branches. While I was there, a couple walked in; the wife was using a…
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Enjoy The Journey
Strength is not about perfection; it’s about the journey. Take time to enjoy the process and don’t talk yourself out of it before it begins.
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Jimmy Did…
Even while undergoing dialysis, you can still make progress and become stronger than your condition. Jimmy did, and so can you. REFUSE 2B FEEBLE
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T. Armando
I’d like to share a story about my friend and fellow transplant recipient, T Armando Bickum. He received a kidney transplant just a month before I did, and our journeys have been intertwined from the start. Before his transplant, he reached out to me seeking guidance on getting into better shape while on dialysis. Many…
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Tough Times
Epictetus: ‘It’s not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters.’ REFUSE 2B FEEBLE
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Strong VS. Weak
Did you know five years of training three times per week with us and three months of assisted living (with basic care), costs the same? What are your priorties? Refuse 2B Feeble
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The Anchor
You are not stuck in your situation. We have the power to break free from circumstances holding us back. The anchor that is dragging you down could have been released a long time ago. These anchors are your negative thoughts, toxic relationships, unhealthy habits, fear, and self-doubt. Stop holding on tight to things that do…
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Who Is He?
A blast from the past. I met this person in Gaeta, Italy. We became good friends until his passing a few years ago. Who is he? CLUE: Simply marvelous!
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Santa!
The seminar in Kings Bay, Georgia, was a huge success, and we will continue to spread inspiring messages that age is just a number and disabilities can be overcome. It’s wonderful I met a new friend and fellow disabled vet who resonated with our “Refuse 2B Feeble” gear and philosophy. Our movement is all about…
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Beating Muscular Sclerosis
One year ago, I started training my client who has MS. Being middle age she was facing devastating consequences. Within a few short years, she was finding it difficult to walk as well as standing and sitting. There were monthly falls and a few of them while on the stairs. She and her husband were…
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Motion Vs. Momentum
Don’t consider movement with progress because you can run in place and get nowhere. There is a difference between going to the gym and training with productive intentions. Going through the motions although moving will not make a positive difference. Positive and continuous activity will be the cornerstone of achievement. Remember, progress requires direction, purpose,…
