I have learned that patience is indeed a virtue. To help me be more patient, I’ll do Tai Chi poses and I tell myself, “I wasn’t very patient today. Man I need to be more patient tomorrow.” I also tie my improvement area to pain; it’s an association. I love the way they say, “Jesus […]
Quiet time
When I’m driving, no phone, no radio, just quiet. I’m using it to do nothing, to try not to think. To me that is productive time because that quiet time makes my mind more effective later.
Yoga practice
In terms of rituals, yoga is a thing that I do on a regular basis. It’s a daily practice, which I don’t miss all that often. I find that the difference between a yoga day and a non-yoga day is huge. It just seems to enhance the positive, non-complaining outlook and gives me physical energy. […]
Value of a Psychologist
I’m a big believer in the benefits of external accountability in one’s personal life. I see a psychiatrist for the simple reason to have someone to which I am held accountable for my own personal development. I think it’s healthy to have an external source look at you from a life versus a career perspective. […]
Tai chi
A sense of relaxation is a great state in which to experience most everything. The sky is bluer. The wine tastes better. Pain is less.
Napping
I consider napping one of my most vital skills as it allows me to stay refreshed and work long hours. Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher were masters of the catnap and I use their example in my own life.
Keys to longevity
In life it is essential to think about longevity, not when your 50s, your 60s, the time to start thinking about longevity is in your 20s. In my experience, what has helped with my mental and physical health is a lack of interest in food, I eat enough to sustain myself. Part of my longevity […]
Data tracking
I keep rigorous tracking of my weight, heart rate, blood test data and pro actively share this information with my doctors. My doctors are always surprised at the amount of information I show them at my appointments. I use a dashboard approach to monitoring my health related data.
Setting goals
Setting goals and then getting things done. I’m always asking myself what do I really want to achieve in life. A lot of people set financial goals. How much money do you want to make, or what’s your net worth going to be. I think the right goals need to be based on what you […]
Energy
I live an uncomplicated life. I work ten or twelve hours a day. I exercise four to five times a week. I started jogging in 1968 and it’s a big part of my life. I’ve found that it helps me not only physically, but mentally and emotionally as well.
Portable exercise routine
You have to find a program that is transportable wherever you happen to be. I’ve changed my whole lifestyle in order to be able to fulfill my exercise program.I do 15 minutes of mat stretching, then I walk for 35 minutes, then I do about 10 more minutes of stretching. I do this 6 days […]
Fasting
Fasting once a week barring special circumstances. I fast 30 times a year at least. It provides tremendous physical rejuvenation. Give your body a rest! The day after is when I feel the most energized.
Exercise
Exercise is a key part of my life. If I don’t work out, I’m not good at anything. It clears my head, allows me to see things more clearly, and gives me more energy.
Alone Time
I take a few minutes alone during my morning coffee to map out how I want my day to go and what I want to accomplish. I also have a habit of keeping track of the way I feel in general. On a daily basis, I find myself taking that time to breath and stand […]