January 31

BASEBALL HALL OF FAME DAY

MIND

Jackie Robinson 1919

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“A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives,”

*As a citizen of the world, work each day on fostering an inclusive culture where everyone should have a fair shot at achieving their greatest potential. And this includes you! Watch the movie 42 for inspiration.

BODY

Kerry Washington 1977

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“With Pilates, I get to bring my true self. I cry, I laugh. I get to go: Where is my body today? What do I need today? How can I take care of myself and push myself past my comfort zone? How can I be both loving and challenging?”

*Take care of yourself and push past your comfort zone with a Pilates class. As always, start with an introductory class where applicable.

SOUL

Ernie Banks 1931

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*Have Ernie Bank’s “let’s play two” eagerness today. Embrace today’s challenges with a smile and an enthusiasm and love of life.

MONEY

Nolan Ryan 1947

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“I didn’t retire,” he said. “I just don’t play baseball.”

*Don’t retire – just don’t do your current job any more. 

ENTERTAINMENT

Justin Timberlake 1981

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“I’m here to tell you that you and your choices matter,”

*You may have had your fill of listening to boy bands a few days ago, so focus on JT’s solo work today.

FOOD

Portia de Rossi 1973 – vegan red beans and rice

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“I’ve always seen myself as an animal lover, but honestly, my affection didn’t extend to all animals.”

http://parade.com/12919/parade/portia-and-ellens-vegan-red-beans-and-rice/

*You had Ellen’s vegan tacos just 6 days ago, now enjoy her wife’s vegan red beans and rice.

SNUB – Minnie Driver

Review –

  • Foster an inclusive culture
  • Pilates
  • Embrace today’s challenges with a smile
  • What will be your income upon retirement?
  • Listen to Justin Timberlake
  • Make vegan red beans and rice

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Travis Jones

I was born in Northwestern Pennsylvania and lived in a trailer park. I was raised by very conservative and religious (Wesleyan Methodist) parents. By some miracle I graduated college and moved to Florida. I have been a public school teacher since 1995. I have 7 years until I can retire. I was married in 1999 and divorced in 2001. I remarried in 2017 to Kate - 21 years my junior. Some of my life experiences as a 46-year-old, white American male, will come through in my writing, but the majority of this daily journey will be dedicated to improving myself, and hopefully you as well.

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