Month: February 2021

ROCK LOBSTER DAY

MIND

Bernadette Peters 1948

“So, wellness is mind first: meditating. Then body: exercising and being aware of what you’re eating. And a dog is good to have around.”

*Meditate. Exercise. Eat well. Play with your dog. Don’t have a dog?…you know what to do.

BODY

Luka Doncic 1999

*Rookie of the Year, Luka Doncic promised Mavs owner Mark Cuban that he would have 6-pack abs for his second year in the league. Make that same promise to someone today. Promise them that by the end of this year, you too will have 6-pack abs. 

SOUL

Dean Smith 1931

“Good people are happy when something good happens to someone else.”

*Focus on the process of acting with honor and integrity today. Be genuinely happy for someone else’s success. Think of donating to the Dean E. Smith Opening Doors Fund.

MONEY

Mario Andretti 1940

His designation as a Living Legend by the Library of Congress, are also a testament to his post-racing life as an eclectic entrepreneur and investor—one who earns much more today than he ever did behind the wheel.

*The career you are in right now is not your last act. It’s never too early to start thinking about the next act of your life. Hopefully you can parlay the skills of your current job into a successful business.

ENTERTAINMENT

Ali Larter 1976 – watch Crazy (2008)

*Watch Ali Larter win an international best actress award in the movie Crazy.

FOOD

Cindy Wilson 1957 – grilled rock lobster tails

“Somebody went under a dock
And there they saw a rock
It wasn’t a rock
It was a rock lobster
Rock lobster
Rock lobster
Rock lobster
Rock lobster”

*Listen to the song “Rock Lobster” while eating grilled rock lobster tails, while sitting in your love shack.

SNUB – Aroldis Chapman 1988

Review –

• Meditate
• Make a promise of 6-pack abs
• Be happy for someone else’s success
• Think about the next act of your life
• Watch Crazy
• Make grilled rock lobster tails

BECOME A WRITER DAY

MIND

John Steinbeck 1902

If you have to make a difficult or life-changing decision, don’t let anyone else decide for you. It’s your life. Don’t let anyone “shoot your dog” for you.

*It’s your life. Don’t let anyone make life changing decisions for you.

BODY

Tony Gonzalez 1976

‘I went from working out with 120-130 pound dumbbells down to 70-pound dumbbells, and I won’t go up. I’ll just do more reps now. Higher reps, less weight.”

*Be like Hall of Fame tight end, Tony Gonzalez and do a dumbbell workout with higher reps and less weight. Bench, military press, curls, rows.

SOUL

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow 1807

A Psalm of Life

Tell me not, in mournful numbers,

Life is but an empty dream!

For the soul is dead that slumbers,

And things are not what they seem.

Life is real! Life is earnest!

And the grave is not its goal;

Dust thou art, to dust returnest,

Was not spoken of the soul.

*Live life to its fullest, find a purpose, and leave a lasting legacy for future generations. A Psalm of Life is meant to encourage you to spend your life, however short it might be, in pursuit of meaningful, compassionate acts that will change the lives of others…. those living, and those to come.

MONEY

Jenni ‘JWoww’ Farley 1986

“It’s crazy. [Our kids] are our mini-me’s,”

“They have the same personalities as we do and I have to save the bail money for in 20 years when my daughter wants to go to Seaside and do something stupid. Then Snooki and I started laughing because we’ll be in Seaside with them.”

*Start saving today for your children’s future. Also take today to reflect on how you’re raising your children.

ENTERTAINMENT

Elizabeth Taylor 1932 – watch Butterfield 8

*Watch Liz win an Oscar in Butterfield 8.

FOOD

Chilli Thomas 1971 – The Best Chili on Earth

http://www.pipandebby.com/pip-ebby/2014/2/15/the-best-chili-on-earth.html

*Listen to Chilli Thomas the ‘C’ in TLC while making The Best Chili on Earth. And don’t go chasing waterfalls today.

SNUB – Kate Mara 1983

Review –

• Don’t let anyone make life changing decisions for you
• Dumbbell workout
• Live today to its fullest
• Save for your children’s future
• Watch Butterfield 8
• Make The Best Chili on Earth

WEAR BLACK DAY

MIND

Victor Hugo 1802

*Continue to have courage and patience with the sorrows and accomplish every task today so you can sleep in peace tonight.

BODY

Leila Lopes 1986

“I’m not a “gym person” so when I have a competition or a photo shoot I just eat less. I don’t diet or stop eating because I love eating and I eat everything.”

*Change your lifestyle by eating less today! Maybe you can become Miss Universe.

SOUL

Johnny Cash 1932

“Being a Christian isn’t for sissies. It takes a real man to live for God – a lot more man than to live for the devil.”

*For February, I read Johnny Cash: The Redemption of an American Icon. I was surprised how spiritual Cash was throughout his life. It was a pleasant surprise. Live for God.

MONEY

Erykah Badu 1971

“My mum and grandmother were focused more on working and providing the basic needs. Where I have the advantage [is that] my job is to create, my whole mindset is creation whether it’s food or fashion or education or art.”

*If you’ve been working hard to provide basic needs, take today to focus more on your creative side and how maybe that could be your job one day.

ENTERTAINMENT

Michael Bolton 1953

Charity

*Listen to some Michael Bolton while donating (money or time) to his charity to help women and children escape from abusive situations.

FOOD

Jackie Gleason 1916 – Diablo sandwich and a Dr. Pepper

Diablo Sandwich

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb lean ground beef, browned
• 1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning mix ( follow directions as to adding water)
• 1 cup whole kernel corn ( frozen or canned)
• 1 cup diced tomato
• lettuce
• sour cream
• 4 burger type buns, toasted

DIRECTIONS

1. Combine all ingredients except lettuce and sour cream in a pan for 15 minutes to an hour, the longer the better.
2. Lay out lettuce on bottom of toasted buns, scoop out even amounts of meat mixture onto buns, follow with a dollop of sour cream.
3. Best served with fries and Dr. Pepper

*Listen to a mix of Erykah Badu, Michael Bolton, and Johnny Cash while making Buford T. Justice’s favorite roadside meal from Smokey and the Bandit. I know that the goal was to eat less today so skip the fries and drink Diet Dr. Pepper.

SNUB – Teresa Palmer 1986

Review –

• Sleep in peace
• Eat less
• Live for God
• Focus on a creative life
• Listen to Michael Bolton
• Diablo and a Dr. Pepper

GET A HAIRCUT DAY

MIND

Rashida Jones 1976

“I had the full princess fantasy: the white horse, the whole being saved from my life, which is ridiculous. What do I want to be saved from? My life’s great! But it’s just this weird thing that’s been hammered into my head culturally: that’s the only way to succeed, that’s the only thing that counts for a woman. I’m happy, but the fact that I’m not married and don’t have kids – it’s taken me a long time to get to a place where I actually am OK with that, where I actually don’t feel like I’m some sort of loser.”

*If you are happily married with kids – good for you. If not, be OK with that – this doesn’t make you a loser.

BODY

Joakim Noah 1985

“For conditioning we did a lot of jogging, sprinting, jump roping, and on-court basketball workouts. There are also hill workouts, sprinting with bands, and biking. The results were outstanding. I gained 15 pounds of lean muscle and my strength increased dramatically.”

*Jog, sprint, jump rope, play basketball, sprint up hills, bicycle…that’s a full workout today.

SOUL

George Harrison 1943

To cultivate his deep devotion to Krishna (the Sanskrit name for God in human form), he would wake up early and perform yoga postures for half an hour or so.

*Wake up early and perform yoga postures for half an hour while chanting: Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare, Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare. Beatles music in the background is optional.

MONEY

Ric Flair 1949

Ric Flair Finance, formed in September 2007 as a loan referral service, was not licensed. The company was shut down in North Carolina, and Flair’s partner in the venture ended up suing Flair for not paying back a loan Flair had taken from him.

*Flair not only had no experience in finance, he wasn’t licensed. As you continue to strive for you’re own business, learn from the mistakes of the Nature Boy.

ENTERTAINMENT

Sean Astin 1971 – watch The Goonies

*Watch The Goonies or Rudy

FOOD

Carrot Top 1969

https://www.organicauthority.com/eco-chic-table/3-carrot-top-recipes-because-carrot-greens-are-not-poisonous

Breakfast – carrot top green juice

Lunch – warm carrot top salad

Dinner – carrot top pesto over pasta

*Live off of these carrot top recipes and “The Nature Boy’s” daily intake of alcohol today. This should not be done alone. Whoooooo!

BONUS: Wrestling legend Ric Flair had 15 drinks a day, slept with 10,000 women, documentary reveals

DOUBLE BONUS: Use today to get a haircut. There’s some great birthday lettuce to inspire a new hairstyle. George Harrison, Joakim Noah, Carrot Top, and Ric Flair. Ask your stylist for a combination of all 4.

SNUB – Chelsea Handler 1975

Review –

• You don’t have to be married or have kids
• Jog, sprint, jump rope, play basketball
• Yoga and chanting
• Know everything about your business
• Watch The Goonies
• Drink 10 beers and 5 vodka martinis while eating carrot top recipes
• Get a haircut

MAKE MONEY DAY

MIND

Steve Jobs 1955

Every morning Steve Jobs would ask himself this question:

“If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I’m about to do today?”  – Steve Jobs   

If too many days went by with the answer being “no,” he made changes in his life.

He did this until he hit a consistent yes, which drove him to countless innovations and a company worth $702 billion.

*Ask yourself this same question this morning and answer honestly.

BODY

Floyd Mayweather 1977

Shadow boxing: Spars between 7 and 12 rounds (depending on how he feels)

Works the heavy bag for 20 or 30 minutes

200 sit-ups, pull-ups, dips, jump rope

5-8 mile run

*Boxing is one of the best workouts you can do. This won’t be the last time it is suggested. Most boxing gyms will give you a free trial membership and supply you with wraps and gloves. If you can’t get to a gym, you can still do most of “Money” Mayweather’s workout.

SOUL

Priscilla Chan 1985

The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative is using technology to help solve some of our toughest challenges — from preventing and eradicating disease, to improving learning experiences for kids, to reforming the criminal justice system. Founded by Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg in 2015, CZI’s mission is to build a more inclusive, just, and healthy future for everyone.

*Help build a better future for everyone. Look into joining the CZI team. This may help you answer “yes” to the daily Steve Jobs question.

MONEY

Phil Knight 1938

“Ultimately, we wanted Nike to be the world’s best sports and fitness company. Once you say that, you have a focus. You don’t end up making wing tips or sponsoring the next Rolling Stones world tour.”

*Clearly define your mission and focus, stating your end goal. Don’t get distracted by anything else.

ENTERTAINMENT

Edward James Olmos 1947 – watch Stand and Deliver

*Watch Edward James Olmos – olmost win an Oscar in Stand and Deliver.

FOOD

Kristin Davis 1965

Kristin Davis Sample Daily Diet Plan

• Breakfast: Eggs
• Lunch: Salad & chicken or salmon
• Dinner: Spaghetti & meatballs
• Snack: Ice cream sandwich

*This can be your fallback daily diet plan. Use this today and then any other day when the suggested recipe doesn’t work for you.

SNUB – Jan Koum 1976

Review –

• If today were the last day of your life, would you want to do what you’re about to do
• Money Mayweather workout
• Look into joining CZI
• Clearly define your mission
• Watch Stand and Deliver
• The Kristin Davis Daily Diet Plan

PASTA IS FOREVER DAY

MIND

W.E.B DuBois 1868

“Believe in life! Always human beings will live and progress to greater, broader, and fuller life.”

*Believe in life today. Today is the reason that you are alive.

BODY

Emily Blunt 1983

Circuit one:

• Side planks (30sec)
• Jump planks (15 reps)
• Push ups (10 reps)

 Circuit two:

• Squat presses (15 reps)
• Pull ups (10 reps)
• Bent over row exercises (15 reps)

 Circuit three:

• Lateral lunges (10 reps each leg)
• Step ups (10 each leg)
• Straight leg sit ups (15 reps)

*Complete 3 rounds of this Emily Blunt Circuit Training

SOUL

Charles Tillman 1981

http://www.charlestillman.org/

*Make a donation to the Charles Tillman Cornerstone Foundation. He is trying to keep families out of homelessness and hopelessness due to medical bills.

MONEY

Michael Dell 1965

“In professional circles it’s called networking. In organizations it’s called team building. And in life it’s called family, friends, and community. We are all gifts to each other, and my own growth as a leader has shown me again and again that the most rewarding experiences come from my relationships.”

*Build relationships to build your dream business.

ENTERTAINMENT

Daymond John 1969 – watch Shark Tank

*Watch Daymond John as a shark on Shark Tank. Take note of how you will present your dream business idea to Daymond John one day.

FOOD

Aziz Ansari 1983 – tortellini carbonara

You should always choose pasta over love; pasta will never leave you.

https://www.thekitchn.com/5-things-aziz-ansari-gets-so-right-about-food-in-master-of-none-226279

*Remember that pasta is forever, as you become a Master of Carbonara by making tortellini carbonara just like Aziz Ansari in Master of None.

SNUB – Dakota Fanning 1994

Review –

• Believe in life
• Emily Blunt Circuit Training
• Donate to the Charles Tillman Cornerstone Foundation
• Build relationships
• Watch Shark Tank
• Make tortellini carbonara

LIVE BY A CODE DAY

MIND

George Washington 1732

LIVE BY A CODE

Sometime before the age of 16 he wrote down his 110 Rules of Civility and he remained impressively consistent with these rules throughout his life.

*What is your code? What are some rules that you live by? Write them down and stick to them. Maybe not 110 of them, but how about a top 10.

BODY

Khalil Mack 1991

“My workouts start with a really good stretching session,”

“After that, I fire up some of my smaller muscles to get them ready for the next part of my workout. I love kettle bell workouts and pushing the sled—I’ve been doing a lot of that this off season—along with heavy sets of push ups and sit ups.”

*Train like the best linebacker in NFL – stretch, kettle bells, push ups, and sit ups.

SOUL

Julius Erving 1950

https://www.achievement.org/achiever/julius-erving/

“To have the respect of a lot of people and to be a respected person is so much more important to me at this stage in my life. If I had not won a world championship in basketball, I think that that would probably still be there. That’s really what counts to me.”

*Check out the above website for more help with your soul from Dr. J.

MONEY

Steve Irwin 1962

We should all strive to do what we love and do it with passion.

*Strive to do what you love and do it with passion…even if it kills you.       

ENTERTAINMENT

Drew Barrymore 1975 – watch E.T.

ET made Drew Barrymore a star at seven, but addiction and rejection followed.

*Watch Drew Barrymore become a star at age 7 in the blockbuster E.T.

FOOD

Ted Kennedy 1932 – The Ted Kennedy Burger

Though the Senator poked his head into Mr. Bartley’s Burger Cottage, looking for his niece Caroline, he never ordered his namesake burger. The Ted Kennedy is “a plump, liberal amount of burger with cheddar cheese, mushrooms & french fries,”

*Make yourself The Ted Kennedy Burger. If you do wash it down with a scotch – don’t drink and drive.

SNUB – James Blunt 1974

Review –

• Live by a code
• Khalil Mack workout
• Be a respected person
• Do what you love and with passion
• Watch E.T.
• Make The Ted Kennedy Burger

GET OUT DAY

MIND

John Lewis 1940

*Don’t be afraid to speak up or speak out today. Have raw courage.

BODY

Jennifer Love Hewitt 1979

“Last summer we were in Monaco. Every morning we ran for 40 minutes through the streets of Monte Carlo. It was an amazing way to see the city. Now when we travel, we try to explore the places by running.”

*Run around whatever city you are in for 40 minutes today. It’s probably where you live, but use today to get out and see your city – explore. 

SOUL

Alan Rickman 1946 – watch Dogma

“one of my favorite people who ever lived… I loved Hans Gruber the minute I saw Die Hard but I fell in love with the soft-spoken gentle soul who brought Gruber to life.” – Kevin Smith

*Watch the gentle soul of Alan Rickman as God in the Kevin Smith directed Dogma.

MONEY

David Geffen 1943

“I don’t think people get to be successful unless they have very strong egos.”

*Have a strong ego today. Use it to work on your dream business.

ENTERTAINMENT

Jordan Peele 1979 – Get Out

*See clearly today and watch Get Out. Have some hot tea while watching.

FOOD

Sophie Turner 1996

“I spent a month working in Atlanta, and they have Chick-fil-A restaurants on every corner. It’s so good! I crave it. I also love Wendy’s Frosty milkshakes. And then there’s In-N-Out Burger in L.A. I mean, the best.”

*Eat like Sophie Turner used to eat. Before the Game of Thrones fame. Get some Chick-fil-A, Wendy’s, and/or In-N-Out to feast on while watching Dogma, Get Out, and a few episodes of G.O.T.

SNUB – Lidia Bastianich 1947

Review –

• Have raw courage
• Run around the town you are in
• Watch Dogma
• Have a strong ego
• Watch Get Out
• Chick-fil-A, Wendy’s, and/or In-N-Out

DON’T BE AN ASSHOLE DAY

MIND

Justin Verlander 1983

“He’s not an asshole,”

“I’ve been around a lot of stars in my day. He gets it. For someone who virtually has everyone’s dream life and dream ability, he gets it.” – former Houston Astros manager

*All-Star, MVP, Cy Young winner, World Series champ, and married to a super model. If Verlander isn’t an asshole, you can’t be one. 

BODY

Charles Barkley 1963

“When I got to Philadelphia, Dr. J., Moses Malone, Maurice Cheeks, they never practiced,”

“They’d sit on the side or on the stationary bike eating McDonald’s. Once I had been in the league X amount of years, I adopted that philosophy.”

*Go to McDonald’s. Buy one cheeseburger. Then drive to the gym and eat said cheeseburger while riding a stationary bike. If anyone asks, just simply say that it’s Charles Barkley’s birthday. Keep pedaling until you’ve burned off all 300 calories and then move on to your favorite workout.

SOUL

Sidney Poitier 1927

“God, is for all of us. It is not a God for one culture, or one religion, or one planet.”

*If we could all think like Poitier, the world would be a much better place.

MONEY

Cindy Crawford 1966

“Life goes by quickly, and I’ve learned that decisions made from a place of confidence—rather than one of fear—are the ones that get me to the place I want to be.”

“Even the times I failed were the best lessons.” 

*Have confidence in every financial decision that you make. Even if your dream business fails, use it as a learning tool.

ENTERTAINMENT

Kurt Cobain 1967

*Be interested in the well-being of others as you listen to Nirvana and Kurt Cobain’s acoustic songs too.

FOOD

Rihanna 1988

Breakfast: four hard-boiled eggs, one slice of toast without the crust, and a mix of berries.

Lunch: salad with fish

Dinner: chicken curry with rice and peas

*Eat like Rihanna for every meal today.

SNUB – Trevor Noah 1984

Review –

• Don’t be an asshole
• Eat a cheeseburger while riding a stationary bike
• It is not a God for one religion
• Use failure as a lesson
• Listen to Nirvana
• Eat like Rihanna

BECOME A PASTA-FARIAN DAY

MIND

Lee Marvin 1924

“The only thing in life that’s really interesting is the contest. We are all contestants–whether we admit it or not. If I read 20 pages of a book and they’re no good, I put it down. Maybe it’s good after 100 pages, but I can’t wait. The author lost.”

*Treat life like the contest that it is. You determine if you’re winning or losing.

BODY

Seal 1963

*Look at a picture of Seal as you listen to his music. Think how easy it would have been for him to not want his lupus scarred face to be seen. Get out there and be seen today. Be proud of who you are.

SOUL

Victoria Justice 1993

“Starting a new religion… Thinking about becoming a “Pasta-farian”…”

*Victoria Justice sent the above tweet and she may be on to something. Make Scott Conant’s bucatini recipe and see if it’s good for your SOUL

MONEY

Jeff Daniels 1955 – watch Dumb and Dumber

• Don’t fly when you can drive
• Don’t trade your van for a moped – research your vehicle’s value
• Don’t buy expensive suits – factor clothing into your budget and don’t go over it
• Don’t get stuck paying someone else’s bill

*Watch Dumb and Dumber and learn financial lessons from Harry and Lloyd

ENTERTAINMENT

Benicio Del Toro 1967 – watch Traffic

*Watch Del Toro win an Oscar in the movie Traffic.

FOOD

Scott Conant 1971 – bucatini

https://www.mydomaine.com/scott-conant-pasta-tips

*Learn from Scott Conant and make his bucatini with heirloom baby tomato sauce.

BONUS: Haylie Duff 1985 – stuffed shells with three cheese stuffing

“I started cooking for my friends and family and realized people loved my recipes! So, I decided to share them and started The Real Girl’s Kitchen blog.”

http://www.cookingchanneltv.com/recipes/haylie-duff/stuffed-shells-with-three-cheese-stuffing.html

*If you are considering becoming a Pasta-farian, make these stuffed shells too.

SNUB – Marta 1986

Review –

• Think beyond yourself
• Get out there and be seen
• Consider becoming a Pasta-farian
• Watch Dumb and Dumber for financial lessons
• Watch Traffic
• Make bucatini and stuffed shells