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Monthly Archives: February 2016
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I remember studying “Learned Helplessness” in college. You might not have but this is it in a nutshell: Dogs were repeatedly shocked at random. The dogs tried at first to escape. Nothing worked. They kept getting shocked. Eventually their cage … Continue reading
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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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