Month: March 2019

Look for the * for today’s advice.

MOTHERING SUNDAY

MIND

Al Gore 1948

https://www.algore.com/

Democrat Al Gore conceded the extraordinarily close 2000 presidential race with a memorable quote from his father: “No matter how hard the loss, defeat might serve as well as victory to shape the soul and let the glory out.”

http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2006-11-10/news/0611100333_1_re-election-bid-concession-speeches-presidential

*Think of your most recent loss and focus on how it may have been a victory that has shaped your soul.

BODY

Gordie Howe 1928

http://www.gordiehowe.com/

Mark noticed what he called a “big decline” in Howe’s mental health last summer. Still, when Mark would go out to exercise, his dad would come along.

“He can walk fine,” Mark said. “If I go for a run, he can walk 3.5 miles no problem. Doesn’t even sweat. He’s still incredibly strong. He still has great endurance.”

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nhl/wings/2013/03/31/gordie-howe-at-85th-birthday/2039683/

*Walk 3.5 miles on the treadmill while reading a book to keep your mind sharp too.

SOUL

Cesar Chavez 1927

http://www.chavezfoundation.org/

“Kindness and compassion toward all living things is a mark of a civilized society.”

http://www.care2.com/causes/5-lessons-we-can-still-learn-from-cesar-chavez.html

*Continue to strive to show kindness and compassion to all living things. Think of donating to the Chavez Foundation.

MONEY

Shirley Jones 1934

http://www.shirleyjones.net/

http://www.cmongethappy.com/home.htm

Former Partridge Family mother Shirley Jones has been turned down by Playboy at the age of 75 – for not showing enough flesh.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1199368/Partridge-Family-star-Shirley-Jones-75-turned-Playboy–failing-flesh.html

https://www.amazon.com/Partridge-Family-Complete/dp/B00DXLO0BI

*Your soul is not for sell. Money is important but it’s not enough to sell yourself out.

ENTERTAINMENT

Ewan McGregor 1971 – watch Moulin Rouge

http://ewanmcgregor.net/

The overall take away THE GREATEST THING YOU’LL EVER LEARN IS JUST TO LOVE AND BE LOVED IN RETURN.  Beautifully said. Warning: If you can’t take and appreciate this lovely statement, then you may not enjoy the movie.

https://www.foxmovies.com/movies/moulin-rouge

https://yourhappyplaceblog.com/2013/09/11/lessons-from-the-movie-moulin-rouge/

*Appreciate that the greatest thing you’ll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return and then enjoy watching Moulin Rouge.

FOOD

Angus Young 1955 – Australia’s Best Angus Steak

https://malenyblackangusbeef.com.au/how-to-cook-australias-best-steak/

http://www.acdc.com/

Angus’ sister suggested he dress like a schoolboy onstage. Before that, Young tried other costumes including a gorilla, Spider-Man and another superhero – a spoof of Superman he called Super-Ang.

https://www.iheart.com/content/2018-03-31-angus-young-15-things-you-need-to-know/

https://www.certifiedangusbeef.com/recipes/recipedetail.aspx?id=599

*Listen to ACDC while making Australia’s best Angus steak. Enjoy it while watching Moulin Rouge.

SNUB – Christopher Walken

Review –

• How has your most recent loss shaped your soul?
• Walk 3.5 miles while reading
• Show kindness and compassion
• Your soul is not for sell
• Watch Moulin Rouge
• Make Australia’s Best Angus Steak

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THE DAY THE MUSIC WAS BORN

MIND

Vincent van Gogh 1853

https://www.vangoghmuseum.nl/en/vincent-van-gogh-life-and-work

The big picture won’t become clear until you step away from it.

Up close, Vincent’s brush strokes are a mess, only resolving into a masterpiece from a distance. In fact, one of my favorite things to do is to toggle back and forth in front of one of his paintings, marveling at how the impetuous swirls and gobs of paint become trees and stars and people when you step just a few feet away.

This truth could be applied to the artist himself as well. During his lifetime, he experienced one apparent failure after another, both artistically and personally. Only after his death was his true genius recognized. Ironically, as he wrote, “Success is sometimes the outcome of a whole string of failures.”

https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/life-lessons-from-vincent-van-gogh

http://lovingvincent.com/

Due to Van Gogh’s extreme enthusiasm and dedication to first religion and then art coupled with the feverish pace of his art production many believe that mania was a prominent condition in Van Gogh’s life. However, these episodes were always followed by exhaustion and depression and ultimately suicide. Therefore, a diagnosis of bipolar disorder or manic depression makes sense with the accounts of these episodes in Van Gogh’s life.

http://www.vangoghgallery.com/misc/mental.html

*Step back from your most recent failure and see if you would still label it a failure, or is it part of a string of failures that will lead to your success.

BODY

Richard Sherman 1988

https://www.richardsherman25.com/

The Richard Sherman workout transforms him into the best defensive back he can be. The cornerback says there are three drills central to Legion of Boom training. The Seattle Seahawks workouts focus on amplifying the DB’s footwork, acceleration, conditioning and explosiveness.

https://www.popworkouts.com/richard-sherman-workout/

*He’s no longer with the Seahawks or the Legion of Boom but after doing his workout, you’ll realize why Richard Sherman was one of the best defensive backs of his generation.

SOUL

Eric Clapton 1945

https://crossroadsantigua.org/

http://www.ericclapton.com/LiveInSD?ref=https://www.google.com/

“It asked a very pertinent question,” Clapton later told Mojo. “Because I don’t really know. … I have a belief in a higher power, but I don’t really know whether – most of those old religious things say, ‘See you over there.’ And you think, ‘Really? How do you know?’ And the song asked that question. And I’m always wondering whether … we meet people again. I think what works about that song is it’s a question. That doesn’t offend anyone. It’s asking for help. It works for people. It’s a great way to communicate, asking for help.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxPj3GAYYZ0

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/eric-clapton-son-killed/

*Listen to Tears in Heaven and communicate with someone if you need help.

MONEY

Celine Dion 1968

http://www.celinedion.com/

Dreams can come true

Dion was just a 12-year-old kid performing in her parents’ piano bar in Charlemagne, Que., the youngest in a Catholic family of 14, when she and her mother and brother wrote “Ce n’etait qu’un rêve,” which translates to “Nothing But a Dream.” Her mother sent the tape to Quebec music manager René Angélil and it moved him to tears. Angélil bet the farm on Dion (as in, he re-mortgaged his house to finance her career) and she was well on her way to fulfilling her dream of being a singer. She’s now the bestselling Canadian artist of all time.

http://www.chatelaine.com/living/entertainment-living/life-lessons-from-celine-dion/

*Listen to Celine Dion as you dream of your success and how your dreams are going to come true. A good way to start would be to move someone to tears.

ENTERTAINMENT

Tracy Chapman 1964

http://www.tracychapman.com/

“The world’s a mess,” says Tracy Chapman flashing a winning smile and then breaking into laughter. The 24-year-old singer-songwriter is well aware of her reputation for seriousness, and she has just stopped herself, nearly breathless, after railing against a catalog of social ills. Chapman, whose powerful debut album, Tracy Chapman, addresses such issues as racism and violence against women, is perfectly capable of laughing at herself. What she is not interested in doing is lightening up her music.

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/tracy-chapmans-black-and-white-world-75878/

*Laugh at yourself today as you listen to Tracy Chapman.

FOOD

Norah Jones 1979 – fried chicken and onions

https://twitter.com/NorahJones?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

9-time GRAMMY winner Norah Jones comes full circle with Day Breaks, her stunning sixth solo album which is a kindred spirit to the singer’s breakout debut Come Away With Me and finds Norah returning to the piano and her roots.

http://www.norahjones.com/

http://communitytable.parade.com/31610/norahjones/fried-chicken-and-onions/

*Listen to a mix of Clapton, Celine, Chapman, and Norah Jones while making her fried chicken and onions. This is the Day the Music was Born and we didn’t even include MC Hammer – born on this day in 1962

SNUB – Warren Beatty

Review –

• Step back from your most recent failure and see if you would still label it that
• Legion of Boom workout
• Listen to Tears in Heaven
• Dream of how your dreams are going to come true
• Listen to Tracy Chapman
• Make fried chicken and onions

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MELLOW WITH AGE DAY

MIND

John Tyler 1790

https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/presidents/john-tyler/

John Tyler was the first vice president elevated to the presidency on the death of the chief executive and the first president to marry in the White House. Nearly 175 years later, two of his grandchildren are still around.

Harrison Ruffin Tyler, 89, is one of two living grandsons of President John Tyler, who was born in 1790, one year after George Washington was sworn in as president.

Just three generations — President Tyler, his son Lyon Tyler, and grandson Harrison — span almost the entire history of the United States.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/how-two-of-president-john-tylers-grandsons-are-still-alive/

http://www.sherwoodforest.org/

*Another presidential DYK to start up conversation in the elevator or at the dinner table.

BODY

Cy Young 1876

http://www.cyyoungdaysfestival.com/

“The most important are mobility and stability in your shoulders and hips, ‘pillar’ stability, and overall upper and lower-body strength,”

https://www.mensfitness.com/sports/baseball/baseball-training-10-best-exercises-pitchers

http://www.hotspringsbaseballtrail.com/see-the-trail/cy-young/

*Do the 10 best exercises for pitchers in honor of the pitching GOAT Cy Young. Maybe one day an award will be named after you.

SOUL

Walt “Clyde” Frazier 1945

https://clydesofly.com/

So has Clyde changed with age?

Yeah, I was kind of an extremist. I liked to go out. Now, I’m an even-keeled guy. I rarely go to discos. The things I like to do now don’t cost me money. A little walk in the park, a kiss after dark. I’ve mellowed with age.

https://www.gq.com/story/walt-clyde-frazier-nba-style-icon

*Do something that doesn’t cost you money. Have soul like “Clyde” and take a little walk in the park with a kiss after dark.

MONEY

Sam Walton 1918

https://www.waltonfamilyfoundation.org/

Walton – one of the richest men in America – admitted that he barely knew his youngest son and that he even neglected his grandchildren. His wife stayed with him out of commitment. He admitted he spent way too much time investing into his business rather than spending time with those who mattered most – his own family!

https://christianpf.com/a-big-money-lesson-from-sam-walton-walmart/

http://walmart1percent.org/how-rich-are-the-waltons/

*Don’t wait until you are on your deathbed to realize what Sam Walton realized! Make your life count today and leave a legacy that is worth more than any trust fund you’ll leave your children!

ENTERTAINMENT

Brendan Gleeson 1955 – watch Braveheart

http://www.theagency.ie/brendan-gleeson

One of the most common questions I’m asked is how factual Mel Gibson’s portrayal of William Wallace was in the 1995 film Braveheart. The short answer is that is hasn’t an iota of fact in it.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000I3PERS?ref_=imdbref_tt_wbr_aiv&tag=imdbtag_tt_wbr_aiv-20

Dubliner Gleeson played hulking warrior Hamish, Wallace’s lifelong friend.

Last seen in Tom Cruise’s blockbuster Edge Of Tomorrow, the honorary Scot is one of the most respected and in-demand actors in the business.

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/celebrity/braveheart-2014-how-scots-stars-3736127

http://www.scottishhistory.com/articles/independence/braveheart.html

*Whether it’s factual or not, enjoy watching Braveheart today. Remember that ENTERTAINMENT is an escape from reality – not a history lesson. Says the history teacher.

FOOD

Elle Macpherson 1964 – banana, pear, and vanilla smoothie bowl

http://www.welleco.com/

https://www.wellandgood.com/good-food/elle-macpherson-fall-guide/slide/2/

I’m a big believer in good gut health. I know if I nourish my body with clean nutrients for inner wellness, it will show on the outside. I try to live by this every day, then throw in plenty of love and laughter into the mix.

https://goop.com/beauty/bath-body/the-ageless-body-elle-macpherson-on-feeling-and-looking-good/

*Work on your gut health by starting your day with Elle Macpherson’s pear, banana, and vanilla smoothie bowl. Have plenty of love and laughter for the rest of today.

SNUB – Lucy Lawless

Review –

• John Tyler DYK
• 10 best exercises for pitchers
• Take a walk in the park with a kiss after dark
• Make your life count today
• Watch Braveheart
• Make a pear, banana, and vanilla smoothie bowl

The * will supply today’s advice.

KNOW YOUR TRUTH DAY

MIND

Jason Garrett 1966

http://www.dallascowboys.com/team/coaches/roster/jason-garrett

“I have seven brothers and sisters,” he says. “We’re all a year apart. The culture of the household was about doing things the right way. It was about being your best. It was about playing hard. That had a huge impact on me.”

It’s a culture that he has projected onto the Cowboys.

http://res.dallasnews.com/interactives/jason-garrett/

*Do things the right way today. Be your best, and demand it from those around you.

BODY

Curt Hennig 1958 Mr. Perfect

http://www.wwe.com/superstars/curthennig

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/why-stop-stressing-being-perfect-perfectionism-life-coach-happiness-lifestyle-mental-health-a7560131.html

The Perfect Workout is incredibly time efficient– in and out in 20 minutes.

https://www.theperfectworkout.com/

*Stick with the theme of being your best today, as you do the Perfect Workout.

SOUL

Thomas Clarkson 1760

https://www.thomasclarksonacademy.org/

On his way home to London he had a spiritual experience. He later described how he had “a direct revelation from God ordering me to devote my life to abolishing the trade.” Clarkson was worried that as a young man if he had the necessary skills to “qualify him to undertake a task of such magnitude and importance”. However, each time he doubted, the result was the same: “I walked frequently into the woods, that I might think on the subject in solitude, and find relief to my mind there. But the question still recurred… surely some person should interfere.”

http://spartacus-educational.com/REclarkson.htm

*Walk into the woods to think in solitude. See if there is something that you should dedicate your life to and if you are the person that should lead to change.

MONEY

Lady Gaga 1986

https://www.ladygaga.com/

She focuses on growing her fan base by giving them an incredible experience, whether it’s through purchasing her music, attending her concerts or connecting with her in mainstream or social media. Isn’t that the same goal of most businesses — provide exceptional customer experiences through all channels so they become and remain loyal?

http://www.customerexperienceinsight.com/customer-loyalty-lessons-from-lady-gaga/

http://www.metrolyrics.com/money-honey-lyrics-lady-gaga.html

*How will your business provide exceptional customer experiences through all channels?

ENTERTAINMENT

Vince Vaughn 1970 – watch Couples Retreat

https://www.facebook.com/VinceVaughnPage/

https://www.uphe.com/movies/couples-retreat

HONEYMOON IS OVER: Nicholas Malcomson says his honeymoon in Bora Bora was ruined when the resort closed for the shoot of the Vince Vaughn flick “Couples Retreat”.

https://nypost.com/2012/08/09/vince-vaughns-couples-retreat-wrecked-my-nups-getaway-lawsuit/

https://www.womenshealthmag.com/relationships/a19994103/best-couples-retreats/

*Watch Couples Retreat and then book one. SIDENOTE – When 365DOLF becomes a smash hit, Vince Vaughn will be cast as me in the movie. I know my truth.

FOOD

Reba McEntire 1955 – sweet potato casserole

https://www.reba.com/

One of the most successful female recording artists in history, Reba has sold over 56 million albums worldwide and is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame. She has won 15 American Music Awards; 13 ACM Awards;9 People’s Choice Awards; 7 CMA Awards; 2 GRAMMY Awards; an ACM Career Achievement Honor; and is one of only four entertainers in history to receive the National Artistic Achievement Award from the U.S. Congress.

https://www.facebook.com/Reba/

http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/inspirational-stories/interviews/a16255/reba-mcentire-sweetpotato-casserole/

*Listen to a mix of Reba and Lady Gaga while making this sweet potato casserole. Enjoy it while watching Couples Retreat.

SNUB – Julia Stiles

Review –

• Be your best
• Perfect workout
• Take a walk in the woods
• Provide exceptional customer service
• Watch Couple’s Retreat
• Make sweet potato casserole

 

 

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FERGALICIOUS DAY

MIND

Nora Volkow 1956

https://www.drugabuse.gov/about-nida/directors-page/biography-dr-nora-volkow

Nora’s research has been instrumental in demonstrating that addiction is a brain disease that undermines the function of circuits that underlie reward, motivation and self-control—and in identifying overlapping circuitry disruptions in obesity.

http://www.tedmed.com/talks/show?id=309096

https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

*There are so many ways to get help for addiction. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, take today to reach out for help.1-800-662-HELP

BODY

Matt Harvey 1989

https://deadspin.com/the-matt-harvey-situation-is-so-damn-sad-1818533211

“Especially during my recovery, I found Pilates to be the most successful workout for my core and stability. During the season, I do it about once a week.”

http://www.muscleandfitness.com/athletes-celebrities/pro-tips/matt-harveys-3-exercises-stronger-core

https://www.pilatesanytime.com/

*Try some Dark Knight Pilates! To make it sound cool.

SOUL

Virginia Minor 1824

https://shsmo.org/historicmissourians/name/m/minor/

Recently, naturalization ceremonies have been held in the rotunda, during which visitors have witnessed the inspiring sight of hundreds of immigrants, from countries all over the world, being given the opportunity to enjoy the full privileges and immunities of United States citizenship, won due to the sacrifice and perseverance of people like Dred Scott and Virginia Minor. The example they set in small, seemingly unimportant cases in St. Louis, led to momentous events which changed our country forever.

https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/historyculture/the-virginia-minor-case.htm

*The example you set in small ways could lead to momentous events which could change your life forever. Set an example today for someone.

MONEY

Quentin Tarantino 1963

https://www.miramax.com/tarantinoxx/

Create Limited Choice

In the next section of the movie, “Vincent Vega and Marsellus Wallace’s Wife”, Vincent goes to buy heroin from Lance. Lance presents Vincent with three seemingly identical options in plastic bags. Yet he introduces each option with a name, and where it is from.

From there, Lance reduces choice for Vincent to two options. Two of the choices, Lance explains, are the same price with a very similar high. However, Lance focuses on the more expensive choice. Sure you pay for more, he explains, but the experience will be vastly different.

“The first two are great, but this one? This one is a mad man.”

Lance may be wearing a bathrobe, but in this scene he does a brilliant sell of an expensive product. First, he differentiates each product, naming them to help Vincent see differences. Then, he reduces the buy to an either or. Why? To push Vincent into buying the more expensive, higher quality product.

Too many choices can actually overwhelm the consumer, making them less likely to choose any product at all. One psychologist found that for every 10 mutual funds the employer offered, the participation rate declined by 2%. Why did people participate less when they had more variety? It was so overwhelming, the employees put it off.

https://www.gocanvas.com/content/blog/post/movie-mondays-pulp-fictions-10-lessons-for-business

https://www.amazon.com/Pulp-Fiction-John-Travolta/dp/B005T3AYAE

*Create limited choice. Especially when you first start your business. Make it easier on the customer and you. And remember, drugs are bad. Watch Pulp Fiction for motivation.

ENTERTAINMENT

Mariah Carey 1970

http://www.mariahcarey.com/

Her voice is an alto; she can cover all the octaves between an alto and a soprano. According to the BBC, “Such a range is so unusual because the human voice is very limited and we use only a small part of it. This makes it very difficult to expand the vocal range and articulate such high notes.

https://www.buzzfeed.com/mariasherm/things-you-might-not-know-about-mariah-carey

*Yes, I was a member of the Mariah Carey Fan Club back in the early nineties. I still have most of her CDs. Today is my day to have flashbacks of an easier time while listening to my generation’s songbird.

FOOD

Fergie 1975 – best ever black eyed peas

https://twitter.com/Fergie?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

Fergalicious def-, fergalicious def-, fergalicious def
Fergalicious definition make them boys go crazy

http://www.fergie.com/

https://www.blackeyedpeas.com/

http://www.food.com/recipe/best-ever-black-eyed-peas-50159

*Listen to a mix of Fergie, The Black Eyed Peas, and Mariah while making the best ever black eyed peas

SNUB – Buster Posey

Review –

• Help someone who is struggling with addiction
• Pilates
• Set a good example
• Create limited choice
• Listen to Mariah Carey
• Make Fergalicious best ever black eyed peas

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SWALLOW THE SUN DAY

MIND

Leonard Nimoy 1931

https://twitter.com/therealnimoy?lang=en

“It’s my adventure, my trip, my journey and I guess my attitude is, let the chips fall where they may.”

Nimoy taught us about not pushing too hard against the path life sets out for us. He always relished and protected the character of Spock (1975’s “I Am Not Spock” was more about proving there was more to him than just one character, and was followed up by 1995’s “I Am Spock”), and did his best to avoid typecasting. Don’t forget, he appeared in 49 episodes of “Mission: Impossible” (the original “Star Trek” only ran for 79).

https://www.today.com/popculture/celebrating-leonard-nimoy-5-lessons-spock-star-trek-taught-us-t5796

https://www.shopllap.com/

This is why Spock’s brain is so unique — he’s got the flexibility of a human mind combined with the strength of Vulcan emotions. Yes, his human side might make it more difficult for him to control his Vulcan feelings, but the integration of the two gives him the opportunity to quickly think in very creative ways.

http://brainknowsbetter.com/news/2013/7/18/the-psychology-of-spock-past-present-and-future

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrcuxamHzts

*Don’t push too hard against the path that life has set out for you. Just make sure that it is your path. Quickly think, in a creative way, if you’ve missed out on your true path in life.

BODY

Keira Knightley 1985

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/why-keira-knightleys-a-real-star-for-charity-386375

She will usually have a workout that lasts for an hour and a half, three days per week. She does resistance training to sculpt her muscles and build endurance. She also practices stretching and swimming to keep herself in shape.

https://www.foodsforbetterhealth.com/pirates-of-the-caribbean-star-keira-knightleys-workout-yoga-personal-trainer-18308

https://www.amazon.com/Pride-Prejudice-Keira-Knightley/dp/B000E1ZBGS

*Your hour and a half workout includes resistance training, stretching, and swimming. Watch Keira Knightley in Pride and Prejudice for motivation.

SOUL

Diana Ross 1944

https://www.facebook.com/DianaRoss/

Be Happy

There is no better medicine than finding joy in your life. Regardless of life challenges, it’s good to always be happy. “Ross always looks like she swallowed the sun. If you’ve experienced her on stage, somehow you feel like she’s singing right to you and for you. It feels like her light turns your light on.”

Show up for your own life, with joy.

http://www.blackenterprise.com/five-life-lessons-diana-boss-grandmama-ross/

*Look like you’ve swallowed the sun today, listen to some Diana Ross, and have your light turn someone else’s light on.

MONEY

Steven Tyler 1948

https://twitter.com/IamStevenT?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

Aerosmith made more money from ‘Guitar Hero’ than from any one of its albums

So how are musicians supposed to turn a profit? The real answer is probably something like Aerosmith’s strategy. While in an era where it’s basically free to create digital copies of songs, music itself isn’t scarce at all, recognizable and marketable brands of the kind you can sell to, say, the makers of Guitar Hero are still scarce. An artist’s brand is singularly her own, and as such, possesses incredible profit-making potential.

https://www.vox.com/2014/7/11/5890237/aerosmith-made-more-money-from-guitar-hero-than-from-any-one-of-its-albums

http://www.aerosmith.com/

TNT is reporting that, during a feature on an upcoming Australian edition of ’60 Minutes’ the Aerosmith front man was confronted with the rumor that, over the course of his career, he blew $20 million on blow. Tyler came back with a smaller figure.

“No, probably, realistically, 5 or 6, easy,” he said.

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/steven-tyler-6-million-cocaine/

*In a world where it is harder and harder to charge people for things, your brand will set you apart. Just don’t spend all of your brand money on cocaine. Listen to Aerosmith for inspiration.

ENTERTAINMENT

Leslie Mann 1972 – watch This is 40

https://www.instagram.com/lesliemann/?hl=en

So here goes. In honor of turning 30 40 (ahem), here’s what I’ve learned:

I’ve learned that the most important thing in life, business, motherhood and all else is to never compromise on your integrity. Don’t compromise yourself — you’re all you’ve got.

https://www.uphe.com/movies/this-is-40

https://www.huffingtonpost.com/erica-diamond/40-things-ive-learned-in-40-years_b_7050584.html

*Watch This is 40 and don’t compromise yourself.

FOOD

Kenny Chesney 1968 – key lime pie

https://www.kennychesney.com/triparoundthesun

Not too tart, not too sweet
My baby loves to watch me eat
Her …

key lime pie
Her key lime pie

http://www.familycookbookproject.com/recipe/2743756/kenny-chesneys-favorite-key-lime-pie.html

*Listen to a nice mix of Diana Ross, Kenny Chesney, and Aerosmith as you make Kenny’s favorite Key Lime Pie. My wife and I both got sick off of key lime pie in, of all places, Key West. I still can’t eat it, so I’ll pass.

SNUB – Larry Page

Review –

• Are you on your true path in life?
• Hour and a half workout
• Be happy
• Your brand will set you apart
• Watch This is 40
• Make Kenny Chesney Key Lime Pie

Search for the * for today’s advice.

A DAY OF QUEENS

MIND

Gloria Steinem 1934

http://www.gloriasteinem.com/

Steinem sets the record straight about the oft-demonized feminist movement. Its purpose is not to attack men but “to free the uniqueness of the individual and to understand that inside each of us is a unique human being who is a combination of heredity and environment.” And in this pursuit, tremendous headway has been made, but there is still much more to be done.

http://bigthink.com/the-voice-of-big-think/gloria-steinem-we-need-to-eroticize-equality

The mission of the Ms. Foundation for Women is to build women’s collective power to realize a nation of justice for all.

https://forwomen.org/

*Think about what makes you so unique as an individual. Think about your personality and which parts you were born with and which parts you’ve learned. And finally think about which parts of your personality and thought process that you would like to change for the better.

BODY

Sarah Jessica Parker 1965

http://www.sjp-collection.com/

Her obsession for gym and workouts actually popped up after the birth of her twin daughters in 2009. Apart from spending two incessant hours in the gym, she ran five miles on a daily basis during that time. Her skinny body and the bulging veins of her arms actually manifested the hard workouts she undertook. However, before late, she realized the importance of moderation in workouts and trimmed her extensive workout hours.

http://healthyceleb.com/sarah-jessica-diet-plan-workout-routine/24348

http://www.sjp-collection.com/

https://www.thelist.com/113125/untold-truth-sarah-jessica-parker/

https://www.amazon.com/Sex-City-Sarah-Jessica-Parker/dp/B001F0N0ZG

*Go for the skinny body and bulging veins version of Sarah Jessica Parker aka Carrie Bradshaw – 2 hours in the gym today and finish it up with a 5-mile run.

SOUL

Aretha Franklin 1942 “The Queen of Soul”

http://www.arethafranklin.net/

But on any given night, when that lady sits down at the piano and gets her body and soul all over some righteous song, she’ll scare the shit out of you. And you’ll know—you’ll swear—that she’s still the best fuckin’ singer this fucked-up country has ever produced.”

http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2016/04/04/aretha-franklins-american-soul

*Sit back, relax, and listen to the “Queen of Soul” to soothe your soul today.

MONEY

Danica Patrick 1982

https://www.danicapatrick.com/

Listen to Money Experts and Check On Your Money Daily

https://www.huffingtonpost.com/gobankingrates/what-danica-patrick-can-t_b_5946718.html

https://www.godaddy.com/garage/danica-patrick-and-godaddy-reunite-for-big-finale-and-life-after-racing/

*It’s easier than ever, so make the time to check on your money every day. Do it right now!

ENTERTAINMENT

Elton John 1947

https://twitter.com/eltonofficial?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

https://www.eltonjohn.com/

Elton John Pays Homage to Aretha Franklin, Raises $3.9 Million to Fight HIV/AIDS at 2018 Gala

https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/8483570/elton-john-aids-foundation-2018-gala

*After listening to the “Queen of Soul”, Aretha Franklin, listen to Elton John – the man who paid homage to her after her death in August of 2018.

FOOD

Katharine McPhee 1984 – watermelon and feta salad

https://katharinemcphee.net/

David Foster and Katharine McPhee’s engagement has turned heads due to their 34-year age difference. It will be the fifth marriage for the 68-year-old songwriter, whose last wife was The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum Yolanda Hadid, and the second for Katharine, 34, who first met David in 2006 when she was 21 years old and fresh off of American Idol.

http://www.bravotv.com/personal-space/were-these-the-two-things-that-attracted-david-foster-to-katharine-mcphee-12-years

http://www.wduv.com/videos/news/katharine-mcphees-watermelon-and-feta-salad-recipe/v6Wbp/

*Listen to a mix of Aretha, Elton, and Katharine while making this watermelon and feta salad. Enjoy it with that someone special – age is just a number.

SNUB – Kyle Lowry

Review –

• Think about what makes you unique
• 2 hours in the gym and a 5 mile run
• Listen to Aretha Franklin
• Check on your money
• Listen to Elton John
• Make a watermelon and feta salad

Look for the * for today’s advice.

OMAHA DAY

MIND

Steve McQueeen 1930

http://stevemcqueen.com/

“SOMETIMES YOU HAVE TO SAY GOODBYE TO THE THINGS YOU KNOW AND HELLO TO THE THINGS YOU DON’T.” 

Comfort doesn’t always equal growth.

https://airows.com/culture/14-life-lessons-steve-mcqueen

*Say goodbye to a bad habit today and hello to something new – like deliberate practice.

BODY

Harry Houdini 1874

https://www.thegreatharryhoudini.com/

As a teenager in New York City, Houdini was a member of several athletic organizations, competing in bicycle races, foot races, and boxing matches. He would plunge into the fast-moving East River to get his swimming fix, and running a ten-mile circuit in Central Park was an effortless feat for him. He tried out for the U.S. Olympic swim team as a teen (he didn’t make the cut), by 17 he was already an amateur boxer, and by the time he turned 18, he had beaten Sidney Thomas, a British racing champion, in a 20-mile race.

https://studioatgizmodo.kinja.com/your-wimpy-workout-has-nothing-on-houdinis-bizarre-trai-1613321041

Deliberate Practice Is the Key to Greatness, Conquer Fear and Pain, Keep Pushing Your Limits

http://www.artofmanliness.com/2010/12/20/lessons-in-manliness-from-harry-houdini/

*Pick one of Harry Houdini’s early obsessions as a workout today. Swimming, boxing, bicycling, running, or any combination. Conquer pain and keep pushing your limits.

SOUL

Fanny Crosby 1820

http://www.christianitytoday.com/history/people/poets/fanny-crosby.html

“Alas and did my Saviour bleed?
And did my Sovereign die?
Would He devote that sacred Head
For such a worm as I?”

And when they reached the 3rd line of the last verse:

“Here, Lord, I give myself away;
‘Tis all that I can do.”

I surrendered myself to the Saviour, and my very soul was flooded with celestial light. I sprang to my feet, shouting “Hallelujah.”

http://www.wholesomewords.org/biography/bcrosby3.html

*Surrender yourself to your Savior today and your soul will be flooded with celestial light. Don’t be afraid to shout “Hallelujah!”

MONEY

Tommy Hilfiger 1951

http://usa.tommy.com/en/

“I was bankrupt when I was under 25 years old. I was in my mid-20s with my first business,” Hilfiger says.

“That was the best learning experience I ever had,” he says. “It was my MBA.”

https://www.cnbc.com/2016/11/07/tommy-hilfiger-going-bankrupt-in-my-20s-taught-me-more-than-an-mba.html

*Don’t work on going bankrupt today, but don’t be scared to follow your dreams either.

ENTERTAINMENT

Jessica Chastain 1977 – watch Zero Dark Thirty

http://jessica-chastain.com/

http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/zerodarkthirty/

The 2012 war film Zero Dark Thirty made many viewers uncomfortable, including actors Martin Sheen and Ed Asner. The two, along with Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences member David Clennon, claimed the film promoted torture and started a campaign against it during the 2013 Academy Awards season. Zero Dark Thirty received five nominations, but only tied with Skyfall for Best Sound Editing.

http://mentalfloss.com/article/51767/10-celebrity-boycotts

https://www.everymoviehasalesson.com/blog/2013/01/movie-review-zero-dark-thirty

*Watch Jessica Chastain in Zero Dark Thirty and decide for yourself if it deserves an award or to be boycotted.

FOOD

Peyton Manning 1976 – grilled chicken, plain baked potato, broccoli, pasta with marinara, and of course a couple of Gatorades

http://www.peytonmanning.com/

Peyton Manning’s preparation for the game also includes his nutrition habits. No matter when the game started, Manning would eat the same pregame meal, which includes grilled chicken, a plain baked potato with a side of broccoli, a bowl of pasta with marinara sauce, and a couple of Gatorades.

https://www.foodsforbetterhealth.com/peyton-manning-talks-off-season-fitness-regime-reveals-nfl-pre-season-workout-18687

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-switch/wp/2016/02/08/the-real-story-of-peyton-mannings-weird-love-for-budweiser-papa-johns-and-gatorade/?utm_term=.8f3c57780a21

https://www.sbnation.com/lookit/2015/10/11/9502989/denver-broncos-actually-serve-peyton-mannings-favorite-chicken-parm

*You could go healthy and eat his normal pre-game meal or be glutinous and eat his true loves – Papa John’s pizza, Budweiser, and a chicken parmigiana sandwich. “Chicken parm you taste so good.”

SNUB – Alyson Hanigan

Review –

• Say goodbye to a bad habit
• Houdini workout
• Surrender yourself to your savior
• Work on your dream
• Watch Zero Dark Thirty
• Peyton Manning meal plan

The * will guide you today.

EARN THE RIGHT TO BE CHOSEN DAY

MIND

Wernher Von Braun 1912

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/space/von-braun.html

Wernher von Braun has the prestige of actually taking mankind from the simple beginnings of rocketry all the way to the moon and the planets.  His name is almost synonymous with rocket science.  He is an icon of the space age.

http://crev.info/?scientists=wernher-von-braun

Eventually humans will spread into the cosmos at large. One cannot set a timeline, but by 3001 “interstellar humanity” will likely follow. We do not know what surprises and challenges we will find. But they will be there and humans will revel in them. That is the nature of humans with their inbuilt curiosity and penchant for exploration, one might say the very definition of what it is to be human.

https://www.nasa.gov/exploration/whyweexplore/Why_We_09.html

*Here is a good conversation starter for you today. By the end of this year, your name will become synonymous with great conversation. You will be an icon of the water cooler.

BODY

Brandon Marshall 1984

http://thebrandonmarshall.com/landscape.html

When I first heard the term “mental health,” the first thing that came to mind was mental toughness. Masking pain. Hiding it. Keeping it inside. That had been embedded in me since I was a kid. Never show weakness. Suck it up. Play through it. Live through it.

Now, I realize that mental health means the total opposite.

https://www.theplayerstribune.com/brandon-marshall-nfl-mental-health-awareness/

*See your therapist today. It is not weakness – it is showing strength. Maybe your therapy could be tossing around the football with a close friend.

SOUL

Joan Crawford 1908 (maybe 1905 or 1906)

http://www.joancrawfordbest.com/menupage.htm

“She said, ‘Sometime soon, I’m going to be earning more money than I need, and I would like to help people. I work with people who make the movies, the ones who have all of those little jobs without which there couldn’t be movies. They are so important, and they do such wonderful work. When they get sick and need medical help, some of them don’t have the financial means they need, so I want to see that they have the help they deserve. I want to pay for a room in the hospital and other costs.’

http://www.vanityfair.com/news/2008/03/crawford200803

*You might feel like the “low man” on the totem pole, but you’re probably not. Find out if anyone who makes less than you, needs help at work and provide that assistance today. It will warm your soul.

MONEY

Kenneth Cole 1954

https://www.kennethcole.com/

I’ve come to realize nobody needs what we sell. There’s hardly a woman who needs another pair of black shoes. Consumers have more choices than they can digest. I believe, after 30 years, I’ve earned the right to be considered, but every day we have to earn the right to be chosen.

http://www.inc.com/magazine/201511/jeff-chu/a-very-public-then-private-balancing-act.html

*Hopefully you’ve earned the right to be considered but keep fighting for that right to be chosen.

ENTERTAINMENT

Keri Russell 1976 –watch The Americans

http://kerirussellweb.com/

http://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/the-americans

THE ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT ON PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN // SEASON 1, EPISODE 4

Nothing heats up a Cold War quicker than an attempt on the president’s life, and when Ronald Reagan was shot on March 30, 1981, there was a real fear that the Soviets had struck. The Americans tackled the issue in the season one episode “In Control,” throwing the characters into the middle of the frenzy.

http://mentalfloss.com/article/536418/10-historical-events-featured-americans

*Watch Keri Russell in The Americans – Season 1, Episode 4.

FOOD

Ayesha Curry 1989 chicken parm

http://www.ayeshacurry.com/

He was like, ‘I had a really bad game one day and I came home and you made chicken parm and it made me happy,'” says Curry.

https://www.today.com/food/steph-curry-happy-when-wife-ayesha-cooks-dish-t117129

*Poor Steph Curry. Not only is he an NBA superstar, but the poor guy has to come home to meals prepared by a celebrity chef-wife. Enjoy this chicken parm while watching The Americans – it will make you happy, even if you’ve had a bad day.

SNUB – Kyrie Irving

Review –

• Be a great conversationalist
• See a therapist
• Help somebody out
• Keep fighting for the right to be chosen
• Watch The Americans
• Make Curry Chicken Parm

Check out the * for today’s advice.

CAPTAIN KIRK DAY

MIND

Andrew Lloyd Webber 1948

https://www.andrewlloydwebber.com/

Lloyd Webber, who is also a member of the House of Lords, told how he went as far as getting the forms for a Swiss clinic that would end his life after a series of operations left him in continuous pain.

http://www.breitbart.com/london/2014/07/18/andrew-lloyd-webber-wanted-to-commit-suicide-in-dignitas-clinic/

*Talk to someone you trust about the end of your life – what you want and how you’d like to go out. My wife knows that if I have a stroke like my father – to find a way to end my life immediately.

BODY

JJ Watt 1989

http://jjwfoundation.org/

When the former Wisconsin Badger trains six days per week, he doesn’t just hit the weights, but rather grinds through a range of functional workouts, including box jumps, sprinting drills, squats, and tire flipping.

http://www.menshealth.com/fitness/jj-watt-workout

*Get with your trainer and have them put you through JJ’s workout

SOUL

Pat Robertson 1930

http://www.patrobertson.com/

Robertson presented himself as a shepherd of souls, but in his quest for temporal power, he led his flock astray and left their faith to wither. This isn’t the story one usually hears about the rise of the religious right, but for Christians, it is perhaps the more important one.

http://www.chickensoup.com/book-story/34909/79-pat-robertson

*Don’t put your faith in one man to guide you to the promise land. Guide yourself there through education and soul searching.

MONEY

Rick Harrison 1965

https://gspawn.com/

Of course with the good comes the bad. Harrison admits that he is not immune to mistakes and “in business you have to be innovative, but so are crooks.  A couple of times I got lazy and didn’t pay attention to new and improved fakes, so a few times I lost some big money on Rolex’s.”

http://www.forbes.com/sites/robertlaura/2013/05/29/rick-harrison-pawning-his-way-to-the-top/#235f7af27d7a

*Take something to a pawn shop today. Make some money and also work on your haggling and sales skills in the process. Watch an episode of Pawn Stars for inspiration.

ENTERTAINMENT

William Shatner 1931 – watch the original Star Trek television series

http://williamshatner.com/ws/

http://www.startrek.com/

Never Stop Learning

“You know the greatest danger facing us is ourselves, an irrational fear of the unknown. But there’s no such thing as the unknown– only things temporarily hidden, temporarily not understood.”

Captain Kirk may have a reputation as a suave ladies’ man, but don’t let that exterior cool fool you. Kirk’s reputation at the Academy was that of a “walking stack of books,” in the words of his former first officer, Gary Mitchell. And a passion for learning helped him through several missions. Perhaps the best demonstration of this is in the episode “Arena,” where Kirk is forced to fight a Gorn Captain in single combat by advanced beings. Using his own knowledge and materials at hand, Kirk is able to build a rudimentary shotgun, which he uses to defeat the Gorn.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/alexknapp/2012/03/05/five-leadership-lessons-from-james-t-kirk/#18fd59002631

*Have a passion for learning as you watch Captain Kirk and the whole gang in the original Star Trek.

FOOD

Reese Witherspoon 1976 – crock pot coq au vin

https://twitter.com/RWitherspoon?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

I started this company to honor my Southern heritage and in particular my grandparents who were, and still are, the greatest influences in my life: my grandmother, Dorothea Draper and my grandfather, William James Witherspoon. My grandparents taught me everything I know about gracious Southern living. From them I learned to dress and act like a lady, to take pride in my home, to reach out to help a neighbor, and to always invite everyone in for a visit.

https://www.draperjames.com/

http://www.food.com/recipe/reese-witherspoons-crock-pot-coq-au-vin-151350

https://www.amazon.com/Walk-Line-Widescreen-Joaquin-Phoenix/dp/B000E8QVWY

*Be gracious and invite some neighbors in to your home to watch Star Trek and enjoy Reese Witherspoon’s crock pot coq au vin.

SNUB – Keegan-Michael Key

Review –

• Talk to someone about the end of your life
• JJ Watt Workout
• Guide yourself to the promise land
• Sell something at a pawn shop
• Watch Star Trek
• Make crock pot coq au vin