I think it is very interesting to think about what makes people do what they do. I used to think that the only running I would ever do would be on a basketball court. I would often ask myself - “Why would anyone want to go out and run for running sake?”
Then one day, for [...]
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What Were They Thinking?
December 11th, 2008
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Swimming the Amazon
July 2nd, 2008
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Ever since I was on my mission and had the chance to meet some Brazilians, I have thought it woul be neat to see the Amazon river. I read an article tonight that made me think about how simple my ideas are as compared to others.
This is a story about a man who swam through [...]
Family Night at the Dollar Store
March 11th, 2008
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Tonight for family night we decided to clean the basement a little bit then we went to the dollar store. The boys like to go there and pick out a toy or treat and think it is pretty cool that:
Everything costs a dollar, and
we tell them they can have whatever they want, and
they can just [...]
John Grisham Books
February 24th, 2008
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I recently picked up the last two John Grisham books and read them both in the last couple weeks. I really enjoy reading his books and the last two, Playing for Pizza, and The Appeal were good. They are both totally different styles.
The Appeal took about two weeks to read. I thought that it was [...]
The Magic of Thinking Big
November 29th, 2007
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I just finished reading “The Magic of Thinking Big” by David Schwartz and wanted to comment on a few points in the book that I found interesting.
First off, I found this book in the recommended reading section of “The Four-Hour Work Week” by Timothy Ferriss. I enjoyed the 4HWW and trusted his recommendation.
It wasn’t [...]
Further Clarification on The Four Hour Work Week
October 30th, 2007
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I wrote a quick post a few weeks ago that was short and to the point but as I read many other opinions about The Four-Hour Work Week, by
Four Hour Work Week
September 30th, 2007
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Here is a new book that is easily one of my all time favorites.
The Four Hour Work Week, By Timothy Ferris
In it it talks about how to automate your entire life and how to achieve your ideal lifestyle design.
Amazing.
What I am Reading Now
May 7th, 2007
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I have more books to read right now then I can handle (which is how I like it). Here is a list of what I am reading now:
The Book of Mormon – I have read it many, many times and as soon as I finish it this time I will start right over again from [...]
College Funding Revealed eBook or Course
April 10th, 2007
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I am in the process of creating an eBook or eCourse that details the complete college funding steps as well as some tips and strategies to getting the most money for college. I am not sure if I should create it as an eBook of eCourse. There are advantages and disadvantages of each. Both will [...]
Recommended Book for Parents
February 28th, 2007
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There are many good books out there for parents of college bound kids. Lets face it, it is an overwhelming process.
The one that I use nearly daily and would recommend to parents is called Paying for College Without Going Broke, by Kalman Chany. It has a wealth of information and like I said, it is [...]
