Month: May 2020

FATS AND BIGGIE DAY

MIND

George Mitchell 1919

“In science, you have to be very aware of consensus,”

“It’s based on people’s theories and models at the time. And sometimes it’s damn wrong. And in this case it was damn wrong.”

Mitchell proved that there is no innovative force quite so powerful as the problem-solver able to balance the world’s disbelief with a resolute belief in himself.

*Ignore the wisdom of the crowd. You know when something is damn wrong. Be a problem-solver with a resolute belief in yourself.

BODY

Josh Hamilton 1981

Hamilton is immensely talented, but we have been reminded that his demons never will be exorcised and always will be only a drink or drug away.

BONUS: Ricky Williams 1977

“Marijuana, if you use it in a responsible way, accentuates the parts of sports that you love and helps you to do them better.”

https://www.mensjournal.com/health-fitness/nfl-star-ricky-williams-gym-will-combine-workouts-and-weed-w208045/

*Exorcise your demons and exercise your body. Smoke weed responsibly and go to the gym. See what happens.

SOUL

Mr. T 1952

“Some people expect a free ride in life, cruising by on good looks and luck. Let me tell you something right now, it don’t work that way.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xs2LxmrZHII

*Watch this classic Mr. T video to get your soul right. I pity the fool who doesn’t.

MONEY

Lisa Edelstein 1966

“My creative juices are flowing. I really want to get more into the producing side so I can participate a little bit more.”

*Do you want to participate more at work? Get those creative juices flowing.

ENTERTAINMENT

Notorious B.I.G 1972

“Stay far from timid. Only make moves when your heart’s in it and live the phrase: the sky’s the limit.”

*Listen to Biggie Smalls – the Brooklyn Thumper – the Notorious B.I.G. – Big Poppa.

FOOD

Fats Waller 1904 – hot and sassy cornbread

One of the greatest of all jazz pianists

http://www.food.com/recipe/fats-waller-hot-and-sassy-cornbread-413361

*Biggie Smalls and Fats Waller share a birthday. Enjoy this hot and sassy cornbread while listening to a mix of Fats and Biggie.

SNUB – Fairuza Balk 1974

Review –

• Ignore the wisdom of the crowd
• Smoke weed and go to the gym
• Watch the Mr. T video
• Get your creative juices flowing
• Listen to Biggie Smalls
• Make Fats Waller Hot and Sassy Cornbread

TURN BACK TIME DAY

MIND

Dolley Madison 1768

“It is one of my sources of happiness never to desire a knowledge of other people’s business.”

*Your life starts getting better the second you stop worrying about everybody else.

BODY

Cher 1946

That she can hold the plank position for more than five minutes has further cemented her icon status.

*Turn back time and see how long you can hold the plank position while listening to Cher for motivation.

SOUL

Busta Rhymes 1972

“I live my life by Islam,”

“At the end of the day, I think that’s pretty much what grounds me in the way that I think most people should be grounded. That’s just enjoying who you are as a human life, as opposed to trying to add all these other additive and preservatives to your perspective on life.”

*Find a religion the helps you enjoy who you are as a human life.

MONEY

Dietrich Mateschitz 1944

“People didn’t believe the taste, the logo, the brand name,”

“I’d never before experienced such a disaster.”

He ignored the recommendations, and went on with his project.

*Ignore the recommendations and go with your gut – especially when it’s your dream. Drink a Red Bull for motivation.

ENTERTAINMENT

James Stewart 1908 – watch The Philadelphia Story

*Watch Jimmy Stewart win an Oscar in The Philadelphia Story.

FOOD

Ted Allen 1965

https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ted-allen/bruschetta-with-strawberry-and-tomato-salad-5388902

Every May 20 National Pick Strawberries Day is observed.

*Pick some fresh strawberries and make Ted Allen’s bruschetta with strawberry and tomato salad on National Pick Strawberries Day – don’t get chopped.

SNUB – Timothy Olyphant 1968

Review –

• Mind your own business
• Plank
• Enjoy who you are
• Go with your gut
• Watch The Philadelphia Story
• Make bruschetta with strawberry and tomato salad

BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY DAY

MIND

Ho Chi Minh 1890

The 5th lesson from Uncle Ho:

5. Humility. Honesty. Bravery.

*Practice humility, honesty, and bravery today. Be a Ho.

BODY

Kevin Garnett 1976

Kevin Garnett starts his daily workout with a 3 mile run on the beach in the early morning hours between 5 and 6 AM

*Be like the “Big Ticket” and run 3 miles in the sand at 5:30 this morning.

SOUL

Malcolm X 1925

“Well, I’ve done a lot of traveling and, I think over all, travel does broaden one’s soul.”

*Broaden your soul by traveling. Go on or plan a trip today.

MONEY

Grace Jones 1948

“Being safe is not creative. Being safe is like garbage in the gutter. To get what you really want, you have to risk not getting anything, and there are no assurances in life.”

*Don’t be afraid to risk everything to get what you really want.

ENTERTAINMENT

Sam Smith 1992

*Listen to Sam Smith all day.

FOOD

Andre the Giant (7’4) 1946 – drink 156 beers

Andre’s unofficial record is 156 beers in one sitting

As told by Mike Graham and confirmed by Dusty Rhodes. That’s 1,872 ounces, or 14.6 gallons of beer. The average human stomach can typically hold about a liter.

BONUS – Peter Mayhew (7’3) 1944 – Wookie cookies

Mayhew was chosen to play everyone’s favorite Wookiee primarily because of his tremendous height: He’s 7 feet 3 inches tall.

*Yes, Andre the Giant (7’4) and the man who plays Chewbacca (7’3) share a birthday (2 years apart)

Enjoy these “Wookie Cookies” and see how close you can get to Andre’s 156 beers.

SNUB – Archie Manning 1949

Review –

• Practice humility, honesty, and bravery
• Run 3 miles on the beach at 5:30 am
• Broaden your soul by traveling
• Take risks
• Listen to Sam Smith
• Eat Wookie Cookies and drink 156 beers

SANDWICH DAY

MIND

Bertrand Russell 1872

“Three passions, simple but overwhelmingly strong have governed my life: the longing for love, the search for knowledge, and unbearable pity for the suffering of mankind.”

*Starting today, think about having these three passions govern your life.

BODY

Reggie Jackson 1946

He no longer squats but does quad and hamstring work to keep things in balance

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/carbonics1.htm

*Do this quad and hamstring workout and think about how Mr. October was born in May.

SOUL

Pope John Paul II 1920

His response to personal pain wasn’t to retreat from the world, but to embrace it with the love of Jesus himself, whose Sacred Heart is simultaneously the icon of profound pain and perfect charity.

*Embrace personal pain and grow from it.

MONEY

Jens Bergensten 1979

Sure, the money was flooding in, but mainly as an excuse not to do the boring stuff, right? The kind of stuff that Jens very much associated with working for a company like Microsoft.

*It’s an existential crisis. Could you be happy making lots of money for doing something boring? Maybe – until you’ve made enough to do what you want to do.

ENTERTAINMENT

Jack Johnson 1975

*Make your dreams a reality and listen to Jack Johnson for inspiration.

FOOD

Tina Fey 1970 – Grilled Chicken Sandwiches with Mozzarella, Tomato and Basil

In an episode called “Sandwich Day,” the special hoagie set aside for Liz Lemon (Tina Fey) is stolen, so her colleagues spend the day trying to find her another amazing Italian grinder like this one, which is piled high with grilled chicken, fresh mozzarella and basil.

https://www.foodandwine.com/slideshows/30-rock-recipes#1

https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/grilled-chicken-sandwiches-with-mozzarella-tomato-and-basil

*Listen to Jack Johnson while making this sandwich and then enjoy it while watching 30 Rock – “Sandwich Day.”

SNUB – Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka 1943

Review –

• Have 3 passions govern your life
• Quad and hamstring workout
• Embrace personal pain and grow from it
• Can you make money if you’re bored?
• Listen to Jack Johnson
• Make an Italian grinder

BODY BLOW DAY

MIND

Matt Ryan  1985

“Relationships matter. I want to build deep connections.”

*Build a deep connection with someone today.

BODY

Tony Parker 1982

“This year I wanted to get stronger. I think if I want to prolong my career and if I want to be here a long time I need to take care of my body and pay attention more to what I eat, get sleep, and make sure I work out every day.”

*Take today to get stronger, pay attention to what you eat, and get enough sleep.

SOUL

Deitrick Haddon 1973

“Heaven keeps good records & I have no reason to lie!!! I met the young lady when I moved to L.A a broken mess & God used her to keep me from committing suicide twice!!”

*God sends us people to help. Don’t ignore the people who are sent to you.

MONEY

Bob Saget 1956

*You may want to be a foul-mouthed comedian, but if being a family-friendly TV dad is going to get you $100 million… think about it. You can always do what you want after you’ve made your money.

ENTERTAINMENT

Dennis Hopper 1936 – watch Easy Rider

*Watch Dennis Hopper almost win an Oscar in Easy Rider and plan a road trip.

FOOD

Sugar Ray Leonard 1956 – body blow ribs

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/sugar-rays-body-blow-ribs-recipe.html

*Eat these “Body Blow Ribs” while watching Easy Rider

SNUB – Nikki Reed 1988

Review –

• Build a deep connection
• Get stronger
• God sends you people to help – accept it
• Do what is best for your finances
• Watch Easy Rider
• Make Sugar Ray’s Body Blow Ribs

NATIONAL BARBECUE DAY

MIND

Pierce Brosnan 1953

How he dealt with his wife’s cancer battle:

“I got up one night and I started painting,”   

“I went to the painting to express pain, emotions — to put down the agitation of the heart and out came color.”

*Maybe it’s painting for you too. If not, find what you can do creatively to put down any agitation of your heart. 

BODY

Megan Fox 1986

Megan’s circuit consists of exercises like crunches, hyper extensions, knee ups, lateral plank, Swiss ball exercises to maintain the body stability.

http://healthyceleb.com/megan-fox-workout-routine-diet-plan/2910

*Do the Megan Fox circuit workout today.

SOUL

Janet Jackson 1966

“Control” (1986) Control

“Got my own mind, I wanna make my own decisions. When it has to do with my life, my life, I wanna be the one in control.”

*Live life by your standards, no one else’s – and listen to Janet – Ms. Jackson if you’re nasty.

MONEY

Tori Spelling 1973

“It’s no mystery why I have money problems. I grew up rich beyond anyone’s wildest dreams. I never knew anything else. Even when I try to embrace a simpler lifestyle, I can’t seem to let go of my expensive tastes. Even when my tastes aren’t fancy, they’re still costly,”

*Today’s the day to focus on a simpler lifestyle. Let go of one expensive taste.

ENTERTAINMENT

Henry Fonda 1905 – watch On Golden Pond

*Watch Henry Ford win an Oscar in On Golden Pond.

FOOD

NATIONAL BARBECUE DAY

May 16th is National Barbecue Day

Adam Richman 1974 –

“So whether it’s the extra large slice of watermelon, or we make a big old jug of lemonade in the backyard, peach pie, or we have icky-sticky awesome BBQ ribs, to me, warm weather lends itself to open fire-cooking.”

*On National Barbecue Day, have friends over for some open fire cooking. Make sure to serve them watermelon, lemonade, peach pie, and icky-sticky awesome BBQ ribs.

SNUB – Liberace 1919

Review –

• Be creative to heal your heart
• Megan Fox circuit
• YOU are in control of your life
• Watch On Golden Pond
• Icky-sticky awesome BBQ ribs

DO NOT SHIT YOUR PANTS DAY

MIND

Madeline Albright 1937

“Learn to Interrupt, But Only If You Know What You’re Talking About.”

*Interrupt someone today. See if you like it. I know that I don’t like doing it and I hate when someone does it to me. But I guess it does show control?

BODY

Emmitt Smith 1969

If you’ve got only 20 minutes to work out, what’s your routine?

Emmitt Smith: Ride my TREK bike

*Ride a stationary bike for 20 minutes and move on with your day.

SOUL

Ray Lewis 1975

“Your legacy is how you are remembered. It’s your story retold long after you are gone. It’s based on the greatness you have achieved and the people you have inspired. It’s the driving force behind our lives.”

*If you died right now, what would your legacy be? If you don’t like the answer, start fixing it today.

MONEY

Andy Murray 1987

What does Andy Murray invest in?

Property, property and more property. 

*Look into investing in property today. 

ENTERTAINMENT

Jamie Lynn Sigler 1981 – watch The Sopranos

https://www.erasems.org/

*Watch Jamie Lynn Sigler as the daughter who grows up on HBO’s The Sopranos and think of donating to Erase MS.

FOOD

George Brett 1953 – drunken Alaskan king crab legs

In honor of Brett’s birthday, let him regale you with a legendary tale that involves fresh crab legs, the Bellagio Hotel, and a pair of 48-inch waist pants.

https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/drunken-alaskan-king-crab-legs-3646016

*Watch the above video and then enjoy these drunken Alaskan king crab legs. Just don’t shit your pants like George Brett.

SNUB – Desmond Howard 1970

Review –

• Interrupt someone
• Stationary bike
• Leave a legacy
• Invest in property
• Watch The Sopranos
• Enjoy Alaskan King Crab Legs – responsibly

GRONK SPIKE DAY

MIND

George Lucas 1944

“DON’T BE AFRAID.”

*Easier said than done. But simple advice that says it all. I am afraid. I’m afraid to quit my job. I’m afraid that 365DOLF isn’t going to be the runaway success that it is in my mind. If you are reading this, I’ve overcome at least some of my fears. Now it’s your turn.

BODY

Clay Matthews 1986

“I work out six days a week, Monday through Saturday, with Sunday being my day off. My days consist of everything from field work, to being in the weight room, mixing in yoga and Pilates, boxing, and sometimes MMA.”

*Pick one… weight room, yoga, Pilates, boxing, or MMA

SOUL

Frank Gore 1983

“At Miami I was up, I was down, I was written off. When I was up, people wanted to be around me. When I was down, nobody’s around.’ What I went through in college made me the kind of person, I am.”

*Reflect on the ups and downs in your life. Who was there for you? How have these times made you the person that you are today?

MONEY

Mark Zuckerberg 1931

“You are better off trying something and having it not work and learning from that than not doing anything at all.”

*5 1/2 months into this year. Hopefully you are trying something towards your dream business. If not – today’s the day to get started. Create your business Facebook page.

ENTERTAINMENT

Cate Blanchett 1969 –watch Blue Jasmine

*Watch Cate Blanchett win an Oscar in Blue Jasmine and use it as motivation to tighten up your budget.

FOOD

Rob Gronkowski 1989 – Gronk’s mom’s buffalo chicken wing dip

“To this day, I still haven’t touched one dime of my signing bonus or NFL contract money. I live off my marketing money and haven’t blown it on any big-money expensive cars, expensive jewelry or tattoos and still wear my favorite pair of jeans from high school.” 

http://www.patriots.com/news/2014/10/28/eat-gronk-recipe-his-mom

*Enjoy Gronk’s mom’s buffalo chicken wing dip and his money advice too.

SNUB – Miranda Cosgrove 1993

Review –

• Don’t be afraid
• Weight room, yoga, Pilates, boxing, or MMA
• Reflect on your ups and downs
• Try something
• Watch Blue Jasmine
• Make Gronk’s mom’s buffalo chicken wing dip

LA BAMBA DAY

MIND

Stephen Colbert 1964

“Accept suffering. Learn to love loss and pain.” 

*Accept suffering. Love pain. Show loss who is boss and grow as a person.

BONUS: Darius Rucker 1966

In “It Won’t Be Like This For Long,” Rucker reminds us all of the importance of perseverance and courage.

“It won’t be like this for long. One day soon we’ll look back laughing.”

*Listen to Darius Rucker music to help out with the above quotes.

BODY

Dennis Rodman 1961

He took the science and psychology and applied one of the toughest bodies to ever play the game to turn rebounding into an art.

*Rebound for a friend today. Try to not let the ball hit the floor, as your friend shoots baskets. Whether it’s a make or a miss REBOUND that ball and don’t let it hit the floor.

SOUL

Stevie Wonder 1950

To this day, faith plays strongly into Wonder’s life. You can hear it in his music, such as in the song “Have a Talk With God,” where he repeatedly sings: “When you feel your life’s too hard, just go have a talk with God.”

*Have a talk with God today. Listen to Stevie Wonder for inspiration.

MONEY

Joe Louis 1914

Louis spent money like it might rot shortly after going into his pockets.

*Money is not evil. Money is not dirty. Don’t be afraid to hold on to your money. Joe Louis had several rainy days after his boxing career was over, unfortunately he had not saved for a rainy day.

ENTERTAINMENT

Harvey Keitel 1939 – watch Bugsy

Watch Harvey Keitel almost win an Oscar in Bugsy.

FOOD

Ritchie Valens 1941 – La Bamba Casserole

http://www.ritchievalens.com/

The news of the crash shocked the country. Ritchie was only 17 years old when he died. Even in his short career, Ritchie recorded numerous hits and would leave an indelible mark on music for years to come. In 1971, Don McLean penned the song “American Pie,” which immortalized the crash as “the day the music died.”

http://pamsmidwestkitchenkorner.blogspot.com/2011/01/la-bamba-casserole.html

*You should have some American Pie left from yesterday for dessert today, after eating this La Bamba casserole.

You did only EAT the pie, right?

BONUS: Bea Arthur 1922 –*wash it all down with Bea Arthur’s Underpants

http://www.dirtydrinks.com/pl/dirtydrinks/recipe/1727/bea-arthur-s-underpants/

SNUB – P.K. Subban 1989

Review –

• Accept suffering – it won’t be like this for long
• Rebound like Rodman
• Have a talk with God
• Hold on to your money
• Watch Bugsy
• La Bamba casserole

HAVE THE MEATS DAY

MIND

Yogi Berra 1925

“Always go to other people’s funerals, otherwise they won’t come to yours,” 

*Go to things. Go to weddings. Go to funerals. Let people know that you are supporting them. I was married on 7/1/17 and my dad’s funeral was on 6/2/18. My friends who were there for me on both of these days will always be special to me.

BODY

Emily VanCamp 1986

VanCamp’s workouts are always changing, but they tend to be half on land and half in water. She’ll focus on things such as Pilates, planks, push ups, or side extensions-just basically a lot of body movements using her body weight.

*Get to a swimming pool and work out like Emily VanCamp aka Sharon Carter.

SOUL

Florence Nightingale 1820

Florence felt driven to alleviate the suffering of the sick and poor.

https://www.publichealth.org/volunteering/

*Feel driven to alleviate the suffering of the sick and the poor. Volunteer today.

MONEY

Tony Hawk 1968

“You can live comfortably and be happy and not always aspire for something bigger and better – for more. I did that for a big part of my life, and realized that it’s more fun to embrace what you have and to enjoy those things, even if it’s not the most expensive or flashiest.”

*Embrace what you have and enjoy your life. Your life could be much better if you were like Tony Hawk and made a fortune out of doing what you love.

ENTERTAINMENT

Rami Malek 1981 – watch Bohemian Rhapsody

*Watch Rami Malek win an Oscar as Freddy Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody.

FOOD

Ving Rhames 1959

Ving Rhames is the voice on the “WE HAVE THE MEATS!” Arby’s ads.

*Have the meats at Arby’s but save room for dessert.

BONUS: Jason Biggs 1978 – American apple pie

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/12092/american-apple-pie/

*Follow the recipe to make an American apple pie for dessert. Please just eat the pie – your mother will be proud.

SNUB – Katharine Hepburn 1907 – “I’ve won 4 Oscars and I got snubbed?”

Review –

• Go to events to support people
• Half land and half water workout
• Help alleviate the suffering of the sick and the poor
• Make a fortune by doing what you love
• Watch Bohemian Rhapsody 
• Go to Arby’s and make an American Apple Pie for dessert