How many times have you picked up a magazine, opened an email, or followed a Twitter link to a Couch to 5k training program only to discover the author seems to have forgotten Couch means lack of exercise? Their idea of a beginner plan is 3 minutes of running, followed by 1 minute of walking….
Category: Live & Learn
Why You Should Track Your Exercise
How I Used to Track Exercise I used to track exercise by placing a star on a twelve month calendar. I could see how many days I worked out in one glance. It was nice. It worked. I thought that was good enough. Then I Discovered Run Keeper I like to track things: My to-do…
Tip of the Iceberg
The Iceberg A beautiful peak floating in the ocean. Just like most things that have a peak, it also has a wide base. Unlike a mountain where we see the massive width before we get to the top, the iceberg hides its base. When the Titanic struck the ol’ berg people didn’t think too much…
Basic Customer Service Tips
After a trip to my favorite big box store where I stared down a cashier whose tortuously stuffed and pushed-up cleavage was about to pop her name tag off and whose glare was less than welcoming, I felt it necessary to do a list of basic customer service tips. 1. Smile Yes, it really does…