Posted on Monday, 2nd March 2009 by Bill Bean

Recently, I’ve been attempting to reengage with books. People who know me know I love books. But I have been in a reading slump for sometime. Twyla Tharp’s The Creative Habit is a book I’m trying to read a little every day. After two chapters i can already say I’m glad I picked it up. [...]

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Posted on Friday, 5th December 2008 by Bill Bean

"We can’t get good at something solely by reading about it. And we’ll never make giant leaps in any endeavor by treating it like a snack food that we munch on whenever we’re getting bored. You get good at something by doing it repeatedly. And by listening to specific criticism from people who are already [...]

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Posted on Tuesday, 2nd December 2008 by Bill Bean

Had to check in with my trainer today regarding a weight goal. Made it by .8 lbs. My target was 330lbs and I came in at 329.2. Heck, if i’d waited another 30 mins I would have been under 329. Next goal set. January 1st – 310lbs.

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Posted on Wednesday, 26th November 2008 by Bill Bean

From Jody, my friend in the Land of Lubbock. “Your focus cannot be on NOT failing.” Negative motivators can be powerful in the short term but in the long run they don’t provide the impetus to grow.  It’s the difference between surviving or thriving.  For someone who hates to fail, this is a good reminder.

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Posted on Sunday, 16th November 2008 by Bill Bean

Cold, wet weekend.  We were hoping for snow but no such luck.   Instead, steady wind and rain. Got my first tast of Yome living.  This was a nice addition to the camping experience.  We would have been miserable otherwise.  Six of us slept inside. Nice view looking out from the Yome. Thanks to Mr. Creech [...]

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