Author Archives: Marshall Ramsey

Fit4Change: You are the sum of your line-mates

I workout in a line of around 10 to 12 people. And I can tell you, they are some of the finest people I’ve ever met. They work hard and lead by example. They encourage you when you have a … Continue reading

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Play Big

“Marshall Ramsey, your playing small does not serve the Universe!” Some comments get your attention more than others. This one, from a friend I greatly admire, hit me right between the eyes. Playing small does not serve the Universe. I’m … Continue reading

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Fit4Change Blog: The “Setback”

Fit4Change Blog Day ___ of 48 The scale didn’t lie — but I didn’t have to Iike what it told me. UP two pounds. Damn. Between that and the leftover green gunk coming out of my lungs, I walked off … Continue reading

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The Old House

A cold wind blew across the Delta. The burned fields smelled of freshly plowed earth. Winter cloaked the land, leaving the normally lush landscape painted with a dull watercolor wash of gray and brown. The only movement was a lone … Continue reading

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Gut Check

The clock’s red numbers rudely read midnight. My alarm was set for four hours later. Ugh. How important was my workout to me? I fell asleep in seconds, knowing I’d be jolted awake in moments. And I was. The alarm … Continue reading

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Things we learned from Super Bowl 50

1. Never quit. 2. Success is the best way to shut up the haters. 3. Being a winner means being gracious even when you lose. 4. Always dive on the ball. 5. When in doubt, bring Beyoncé out. 6. There … Continue reading

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Fit4Change Blog: Day 16 of 48

At the end of four weeks, I was nowhere near Madison Central this morning. Instead of getting up at 4 a.m. for my workout, I got up at 6 a.m. I’m in Greenwood, Missisisppi for a speech. But I didn’t … Continue reading

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Scar power

Ariel Winter, the “smart” daughter on Modern Family, made my Facebook feed because she arrived on the red carpet wearing a dress that revealed part of her scar from her breast reduction surgery. Apparently someone somewhere said something and she … Continue reading

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Crazy Hair

My youngest son looks like his mama but has my crazy hair. Part of our morning “get out of the house so everyone won’t be late for school” routine is for me to help him tame his hair and get … Continue reading

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A Burpee’s lesson: Fit4Change Day 15 of 48

I’m  writing these blogs because much of what we do out on the field translates to everyday life. Even if you don’t get up at 4 a.m. and throw yourself around a football field, you can still learn from some … Continue reading

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