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"The reason people get good ideas in the shower is because it's the only time during the day when most people are away from screens long enough to think clearly. The lesson is not to take more showers, but rather to make more time to think." James Clear in his 3-2-1 Thursday Newsletter I am … Continue reading Why do you get the best ideas in the shower?
Would it surprise you the best way to increase productivity on the jobsite is through planning and good communication? According to FMi most projects could see up to a 33% increase in productivity through better planning, collaboration, and communication. They go on to say as little as a 10% increase in productivity could double the … Continue reading Good Planning and Communication Increases Jobsite Productivity
Before you jump in get a thermometer. Let me repeat that ...get a thermometer! My wife got me a cold pod by The Cold Pod company as a Christmas present. I set it up and filled it with water shortly after the holiday. I live in Indiana so the overnight temperatures were in the low … Continue reading Initial thoughts on the cold plunge
I have ideas ...a lot of them. I think about writing often and I cannot pinpoint why I choose to keep those ideas locked up instead of putting them here. Maybe it's laziness or apathy but I don't think it is. It is the one area I struggle to commit time and effort. I have … Continue reading It’s Easier to Not Write
I stick with a routine... I workout... I keep up with chores... I listen... I make the bed... I eat healthy... I focus on work... I work hard... I commit time to family... I drive reasonably... I shower... I don't sit down... I maintain the house... I maintain the landscaping... I listen to podcasts at … Continue reading Most of the Time…
I start every day with a 12oz glass of water with juice from half a lemon and a one teaspoon (2.5g) of creatine. I don't drink it cold. I warm it in the microwave. There are a lot of other articles that go into details on the benefits, so I am not going to go … Continue reading Water First Thing
I have a smoothie for breakfast every weekday. I have done this for nearly three years. The recipe has changed over time, but this is my current recipe. I realize I could buy pre-mixed smoothie powder, but this works well for me and is cheaper. I really like Shakeology, but I cannot justify the price … Continue reading ironclaw Chocolate Smoothie
What does it take to reach your full potential or to find the time to reach your goals: I will start with a quote from David Goggins in Can't Hurt Me. Great book. "Our culture has become hooked on the quick-fix, the life hack, efficiency. Everyone is on the hunt for that simple action algorithm … Continue reading Hard Work
I have developed a very specific morning routine over the past few years. This is an approximation ...some days I am faster than others. I really focus on this routine 5 days per week. I like to be a little less routine on the weekends. My routine goes like this: 5:00am - Alarm 5:00-5:15 - … Continue reading Morning Routine
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