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Tag: Motivation
February 16, 2015
I get to…
I saw this on Tumblr the other day and I found it really profound. I thought it would be appropriate to share as a “Motivation Monday” post. A good friend of mine, Kat Von D, said this to me once. I was really tired – and this was in the last record cycle. And I was like “Man, I’ve got to get up and do three interviews today. I have to go do this performance on the BBC, and then I have to go do a show. ” And she goes, “Yeah,[…continue reading]
February 11, 2015
Ryad Ali runs the Yukon Arctic Marathon!
It is my pleasure to share with you the story of my good running friend Ryad Ali. I met Ryad a little over a year ago at my local Running Room. He started in Learn To Run but has quickly improved to being a marathoner, having completed the Hamilton Marathon last fall. He has also lost over 115 pounds in less than a year! That alone shows incredible dedication and motivation! Sometimes I worry that Ryad pushes too hard and too fast, but it’s hard to discourage someone with so much motivation. A few months ago, Ryad told us all about[…continue reading]
February 9, 2015
Summer Bodies are made in the Winter
It has been a while since I published a Motivation Monday post. But, getting back into the gym has inspired me to want to get my body in shape. And, the cold, wind, ice, snow, and darkness that we’ve been enjoying this Canadian winter don’t exactly inspire. So, I remind myself of the cliché: Summer bodies are made in the winter! (though, some some may also say “Summer bodies are earned in the winter!“) And the earworm you never knew you needed… And the first person to complain it’s too hot when summer comes buys ice cream!!
