5 Thought Friday

Fasted two days this week, but conversely had some new healthy foods (see #3 and #4 below).

1.       What I am currently reading, viewing, or listening to:

• George Mumford, Mindfulness coach to Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. Podcast with Tim Ferriss (listened at 1.75x).

• Short on time, check minutes 36:00 to 42:00 on how George worked with the Chicago Bulls to manage their mental wellness or min 58:00 to 1:05:00. Rituals, focus on being in the moment and realizing that there is no such thing as multitasking.

2.       Gratitude Practice (for improved happiness):

• Making great progress with my life coaching class, with 4 clients and over 10 hours of practice….simply grateful for all the new learnings!

3.       Wellness ideas to consider:

• Hearty Vegan Lentil Soup; the Mediterranean diet continues to flourish.

• Check out the almost empty La Creuset and beautiful colors HERE

4. What I’m eating, drinking, buying, or whatever else is on my mind:

• Japanese Sekai Ichi apple - First time I tried this type! A few interesting things about this apple:

  • I ate it over 4 nights due to the large size

  • It cost US$7, which made it difficult for me to purchase since its outside the normal “apple” pricing range

  • It was light, crispy and tasty…but cannot say it was worth the $7

5. Quote(s) I am Pondering:

• “Use Setbacks Constructively: Self-defeating behavior usually repeats itself. Despite your best intentions, when the same or similar situations crop up again, you might act reflexively and do what you’ve done before. If you have a setback, instead of beating yourself to death for making a mistake, convert your self-contempt into self-determination. Ask yourself what you would do if you could do it over again. Develop a plan of action for the next time the situation arises.” Get Out of Your Own Way: Mark Goulston, Philip Goldberg - Kindle Edition.

Happy Friday!

Mike