Day: January 27, 2021

THE CHIEF DAY

MIND

Samuel Gompers 1850

*You would think that the greatest labor leader in American history would have nothing but liberal thoughts. Gompers is an interesting mix of fighting for the rights of labor while being against welfare programs. This ties into his political non partisanship and could be a lesson for today – to not choose party over what is best for the country.

BODY

Rosamund Pike 1979

The Rosamund Pike workout is a basic weight lifting regime: squats, dead lifts, lunges, curls and other simple moves — but Pike was maxing out (that’s lifting as much as is physically possible for you) in eight repetitions.

*Max out on squats, dead lifts, lunges, and curls. Record what your max is on these lifts and look for improvement later this year. Watch Gone Girl for inspiration.

SOUL

John Chivington 1821

*John Chivington chose his commitment to the US Military and the extermination of Native Americans over the morality of killing women and children. Even as a Methodist minister, he chose country over God. Take today to think about the choices you make each day that put your relationship with God secondary.

MONEY

Art Rooney 1901

Rooney never held a “regular” job in his life, except for a half day. He worked one morning in a steel mill, then quit. “I never even went back for my paycheck,” he later recalled.

*Never holding a “regular” job is what 365DOLF is all about. Find your passion like Art Rooney, and become legendary at it. Go Steelers!

ENTERTAINMENT

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 1756

*Listen to Mozart and let his intelligence rub off on you.

FOOD

Lewis Carroll 1832 – Alice in Wonderland Tea Party

Ten of the Very Best Alice in Wonderland Party Food Ideas and Recipes

*Have friends over for an Alice in Wonderland Tea Party. If you’re caught up on your reading, start reading the book by Lewis Carroll today.

SNUB – Mikhail Baryshnikov 1948

Review –

• Be non-partisan
• Max out on squats
• What is making God secondary in your life?
• Avoid a “regular” job
• Listen to Mozart
• Throw an Alice in Wonderland Tea Party

LOVE WHO YOU ARE DAY

MIND

Douglas MacArthur 1880

“I Shall Return”

*Today is the day to learn a new trick to use all year long. If you are in an unwinnable situation, don’t just quit or give up, say “I shall return.” This reminds you to revisit the situation when you are more prepared and this time conquer it. Try this the next time you are in an argument and the other person won’t listen to reason.

BODY

Wayne Gretzky 1961

“When you’re 6 years old, you want to do what makes you the happiest, and for me, it was to be able to skate in the backyard.”

*Think about when you were 6 years old. What made you happiest? That is your workout today. Maybe you’re like Gretzky – find a local ice rink and go skating. Maybe roller skating? I’m going to get a Nerf basketball hoop and shoot hoops in my living room for hours.

SOUL

Louis Zamperini 1917

Zamperini: The one thing he said that shook me up was, “When people come to the end of their rope and there’s nowhere else to turn, they turn to God.” I thought, That’s what I did on the raft. All I did was pray to God, every day. In prison camp, the main prayer was, “Get me home alive, God, and I’ll seek you and serve you.” I came home, got wrapped up in the celebration, and forgot about the hundreds of promises I’d made to God.

*I highly suggest reading the book Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand. I hate to sound cliché, but the movie really doesn’t do it justice. Think about, in times of desperation, when you made promises to God. Take today to follow through on one of those promises. Seek God and serve him today.

MONEY

Paul Newman 1925

Since 1982, Paul Newman and the Newman’s Own Foundation have given over $495 million to charity.

*In The Color of Money you’ll learn that “money won is twice as sweet as money earned”. I think we can also learn from Paul Newman that giving money to those who are less fortunate is three times as sweet. Find a way to win some money today and donate that money to Newman’s Own Foundation. Buy some Newman’s Own products today for future recipes.

ENTERTAINMENT

Kirk Franklin 1970

*Listen to Kirk Franklin songs and be entertained while soothing your soul. 

FOOD

Ellen DeGeneres 1958 – vegan tacos

Love who you are.

“It’s not up to me to question why, who or how I am. I just accept who I am, and I don’t judge myself.”

Ellen DeGeneres Vegan Tacos Recipe

*Enjoy Ellen’s favorite tacos while loving who you are. You can judge these vegan tacos, but don’t judge yourself.

SNUB – Vince Carter 1977 – In 2020, Kobe died on his birthday.

Review –

• Don’t give up – say, “I shall return.”
• Do the “You as a 6-year-old Workout”
• Follow through on a promise to God
• Win money – donate it immediately
• Listen to Kirk Franklin
• Make vegan tacos