Tag: work
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Push, Pull and Legs
What do I mean by push, pull and legs? Each of these represents a class of movements. The set constitutes my recommended training split. PUSH (over-trained) Movement that works weight away from your body. Primary: bench press, shoulder press and dips. Secondary: Pec fly, lateral raise and front raise. Avoid shoulder injuries by using good…
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mnmlist: paring ideas
mnmlist: paring ideas As minimalists, we often talk about paring down possessions, and sometimes paring down what we do. But what about what we think? Is there any use in paring down thinking? I’ve found myself doing this over time, in many areas. My ideas about exercise have been simplified over the years. I used…
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Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me When I Was Eighteen
Do What You Love Find hard work you love doing. If I could offer my eighteen-year-old self some real career advice, I’d tell myself not to base my career choice on other people’s ideas, goals, and recommendations. I’d tell myself not to pick a major because it’s popular, or statistically creates graduates who make the…
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10 Things Science Says Will Make You Happy
Try these 10 things that science says will make you happy! Savor Everyday Moments Slow down; breath; receive. Avoid Comparisons I’ve suggested that comparisons made by media, art, fantasies and dreams, draw lines in the sand and weigh on the world considerably. Put Money Low on the List A necessary evil, nothing more. Have Meaningful…