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Putting out Sprinklers

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

I tend to complain about things I have no control over. I’m not naturally positive — I have to work at it. And some days I don’t work hard enough. The current drought is pissing me off. I refuse to … Continue reading →

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The Adventures of an Awkward Athlete: Chapter 13 — Embracing the suck.

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

First of all, I am thankful I workout outside on a football field when it’s dark. Why? I know I look super stupid when I’m going through the drills. It’s the awkward part of the title of this blog. It’s … Continue reading →

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The World Needs You

Posted on September 27, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

Tough times require tough people. You must be tough mentally, physically and emotionally. And you can’t allow others to manipulate your feelings and steal your joy. They have agendas and fears. Don’t play their game — you’ll lose every time. … Continue reading →

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Class Notes: September 24, 2015

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

We need to wrap up reading Michael Hyatt’s book Platform: Read Chapters 8,9,10,11,12,13,14 and 15 before the next test. I will go through some of the high points today.  I am also bringing a copy of my Social Media/Marketing plan … Continue reading →

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The Adventures of an Awkward Athlete: Chapter 12 We’re the Stories We Tell

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

We’re the stories we tell. I was reminded of that this morning as I was inch-worming across the football field. When I participated in my first bootcamp, the inch-worm was my nemesis. I just couldn’t do them. I knew I’d … Continue reading →

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Social Media Campaign

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

The secret of promoting on social media is creating a campaign that doesn’t seem like a campaign. You have to have the classic advertising maxims involved (three to five insertions of an add to get attention — something I learned … Continue reading →

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The Adventures of an Awkward Athlete: Chapter 11 The secret of success.

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

Woody Allen, the famous director and husband of Mia Farrow’s adopted daughter, once said “Eighty percent of success is showing up.” I will add an addition to that — “One hundred percent of failure is not showing up.” (Unless you … Continue reading →

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Adventures of an Awkward Athlete: Chapter 10 — The Long Run

Posted on September 19, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

Adventures of an Awkward Athlete: Chapter 10 — The Long Run The alarm went off at 5:30 and I hit the road at 6:15 for a leisurely long run. My legs and body felt strong but I had a slight … Continue reading →

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Smooth Stones

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

I sat this morning and talked with a good friend about bad times. We both have a plateful of challenges; the discussion was a cathartic experience for both of us. Look around. Everyone around you has trouble in their lives. As … Continue reading →

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The Adventures of an Awkward Athlete: Chapter 9 — The Endurance Run

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Marshall Ramsey

The Endurance Run is one of my favorite things we do at my PLS bootcamp. It’s 50+ minutes of perpetual motion. You start with quick-three foot ladders laid out over 100 yards down the football field. Then you go back … Continue reading →

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