Month: November 2021

YOUR YES TO LIFE DAY

MIND

Woody Allen 1935

The thing is to find a “Yes to life.”

*Watch Woody Allen’s Irrational Man and determine what your “Yes to Life” is.

What is your “Yes to Life”?

BODY

Zoe Kravitz 1988

“I’ve worked with a lot of trainers over the years for shows and films, so I know enough about fitness to do things on my own at this point.”

Her preferred method of exercise is cardio, ranging from outdoor runs and hikes to the elliptical, she also does some exercises at home like stretches and leg exercises.

*11 months in to 365DOLF, you know enough about fitness to do things on your own. But for today, work out like Zoe while listening to Janelle.

Download the song Yoga []                 Outdoor run []              Hiking []

Elliptical []                                           Stretches []                  Leg exercises []

BONUS: Janelle Monae 1985

Her song, “Yoga,” is 3 ½ minutes of empowering pump-you-up—it’ll be your anthem for the gym and life.

SOUL

Richard Pryor 1940

From a childhood in a brothel to 8 marriages and 7 children. From tragedy to triumph and back again, Richard Pryor has earned the status of Legend and a survivor with no self-pity.

*How are you considered a survivor?

How can you become a legend?

Have no self-pity.

MONEY

Pablo Escobar 1949

*Say what you want about the GOAT of cocaine distribution, but he excelled at these…

Great planning, Better Execution, Relentless perseverance

*Take notes above on how well you are doing at these 3 things.

ENTERTAINMENT

Bette Midler 1945 – watch For the Boys

*Watch Bette Midler almost win an Oscar in For the Boys.

FOOD

Sarah Silverman 1970 – vegetarian pot pies

On My Drunk Kitchen, she and host Hannah Hart get high so that Silverman can whip up vegetarian pot pies out of broccoli, carrots, potatoes, kale, and a dull knife. They dream to launch a pot-pie franchise.

*Get high []      Watch her episode of My Drunk Kitchen [] (found at 365dolf.com)

Make your own vegetarian pot pies []

Take notes about launching your own “pot”-pie franchise

SNUB – Chanel Iman 1990

SAMUEL CLEMENS DAY

MIND

Winston Churchill 1874

Churchill thought very highly of himself. He believed he was destined for greatness. This belief guided his every action and decision in life.

*You are the source of your success. Believe that you can achieve great things.

BODY

Kaley Cuoco 1985

“I tried spinning, I tried running, I tried yoga,” “I realized I don’t like running…I refuse to do it. I like spinning, so I try to mix that in. When I found hot yoga, I fell in love with it and was like, this is my thing.”

*Is hot yoga your thing?

SOUL

Mark Twain 1835

“Always do what is right. It will gratify half of mankind and astound the other.”

*Describe one way that you only did what was right today

MONEY

Bo Jackson 1962

 “The quality of a product will sell itself 10 times more than it would by having a broken-down jock’s name behind it like Bo Jackson,”

When Bo goes on sales calls, he tells customers not to purchase his products because of his name – “Let your palate make that decision for you,” “I can sit here and talk about how good the proteins are from Two Rivers until I’m blue in the face. I tell people: Let’s grill a steak. You’ll see the difference.”

Bo does not put his name on products just to make a buck; he is diligent in his selection – “If you knew the number of items that people have asked me to put my name behind, it would blow you away,”

*Some solid business advice from maybe the greatest athlete ever. Bo knows sales!

How can you demonstrate the quality of your product that you’re selling?

ENTERTAINMENT

Ben Stiller 1965 – watch The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

Let go of your natural instincts and emotions, to do things that you would not normally think of doing.

*Let yourself go and watch The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.

FOOD

Chrissy Teigen 1985

Breakfast: Cardamom Coffee Buns and Thai Iced Coffee []

Lunch: Jalapeno Parmesan-Crusted Grilled Cheese []   

Snack: Chex Mix Chocolate Chip Cookies []

Dinner: Prosciutto-Wrapped Stuffed Chicken []   Dessert: Banana Bundt Bread []

*Each of these come from a Top-10 list of her recipes – Be a Legend!

https://www.oola.com/life-in-flavor/2561999/a-definitive-ranking-of-chrissy-teigens-best-recipes/

SNUB – Dick Clark 1929 – “Have a Happy New Year!”

Just 1 more month. You can do this!

What is your goal for the last month of 365DOLF?

ENTER SANDMAN DAY

MIND

Howie Mandel 1955

“There isn’t anybody out there who doesn’t have a mental health issue, whether it’s depression, anxiety, or how to cope with relationships. Having OCD is not an embarrassment anymore – for me. Just know that there is help and your life could be better if you go out and seek the help.”

*What is your mental health issue? Where can you seek help?

BODY

Russell Wilson 1988

Wilson lifts four days per week. His sessions are split up into two speed days and two strength days.

*Do Russell Wilson’s Olympic weightlifting exercises today to develop power. It is God’s will.

https://www.mensjournal.com/sports/25-times-russell-wilson-showed-his-super-bowl-strength-instagram/

CROSSOVER: SOUL – He practiced abstinence with singer Ciara – he was put here to guide her to a better place.

Who are you guiding to a better place?

SOUL

CS Lewis 1898

In the classic Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis, explores the common ground upon which all of those of Christian faith stand together.

“You Don’t Have a Soul”: C.S. Lewis Never Said It

*Order Mere Christianity and it’s journal as a perfect guide for further meditation and discussion.

MONEY

Mariano Rivera 1969

Mariano Rivera will go down in baseball history as the greatest closer to ever play the game. That, along with playing for the Yankees and their deep pockets, helped Rivera earn $169.6 million in his career.

*When you create value, you will be compensated accordingly. IF you are with the right company.

ENTERTAINMENT

Don Cheadle 1964 – watch Hotel Rwanda

*Watch Don Cheadle win an Oscar in Hotel Rwanda – even if some scenes are hard to watch.

BONUS: Chadwick Boseman 1977 (d. 8/28/2020) – watch Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom

*Watch the late Boseman (aka James Brown, Jackie Robinson, Thurgood Marshall) almost win an Oscar in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.

FOOD

Ana Faris 1976

Breakfast: “I love an Eggs Benedict.” []

Lunch: Cheeseburgers with just American cheese. And fries dunked in her favorite, mayonnaise []

Snack: She loves KIND Dark Chocolate Sea Salt and Crunchy Peanut Butter protein bars []

Dinner: A typical meal involves roast chicken, roasted potatoes, and a mozzarella and tomato salad []

Dessert: Plain New York Cheesecake from Cheesecake Factory (of course) []

*Eat like Faris all day. Run around like you’re being chased in a scary movie to burn it all off.

SNUB – Lauren German 1978

CONVERSE WITH PARADISE DAY

MIND

William Blake 1757

“Poetry, Painting & Music, the three Powers in man of conversing with Paradise, which the flood did not sweep away.”

*Read the poetry of William Blake []   

Look at the paintings of Jackson Pollock []

Listen to the Motown music of Berry Gordy []

Do you feel as though you have conversed with Paradise?

BODY

Summer Rae 1983

“I lift four days a week, and on my fifth day I do HIIT if I have time. I try to do intense cardio twice a week, but because of my schedule I sometimes have to do it on a lift day. SoulCycle is my new favourite! I’m pretty obsessed with it, as we just got it in Chicago. I love the positivity in the class and the loud music. If I’m going to do cardio like that for an hour, I need someone yelling at me and pushing me!”

*Lift []               HIIT []               intense cardio []                       SoulCycle []

SOUL

Berry Gordy Jr. 1929

Gordy reached across the racial divide with music that could touch all people, regardless of the color of their skin. Under his tutelage, Motown became a model of black capitalism, pride and self-expression.

*Listen to Motown music all day. It’s good for the soul.

MONEY

Jon Stewart 1962

“If I had only followed CNBC’s advice, I’d have a million dollars today, provided I started with a hundred million dollars.”

*Use caution when taking financial advice.

Whose financial advice do you trust?

ENTERTAINMENT

Ed Harris 1950 – watch Pollock

For Harris, “Pollock” represents the culmination of a 10-year labor of love.

Life Magazine asked: “Jackson Pollock: Is he the greatest living painter in the United States?”

*Watch Ed Harris almost win an Oscar for his role as Jackson Pollock.

What did you learn from Pollock?

FOOD

Judd Nelson 1959 – Breakfast Club sandwich

You see us as you want to see us—in the simplest terms and the most convenient definitions. But what we found out is that each one of us is a brain and an athlete, and a basket case, a princess, and a criminal.

*Listen to some Motown while making this Breakfast Club sandwich and enjoy eating it while watching The Breakfast Club.

https://www.food.com/recipe/breakfast-club-sandwich-267610

BONUS: Karen Gillan 1987 – “My ideal sandwich would have avocado, chicken, pepper and bread with seeds.”

SNUB – Mary Elizabeth Winstead 1984

DID I DO THAT DAY

MIND

Bill Nye 1955

*Try several “Home Demos: Experiments You Should Try at Home” from Bill Nye’s website.

https://billnye.com/

BODY

Bruce Lee 1940

Kicks: Side Kick, Hook Kick, Spin Kick, Rear and Front Thrust, Heel Kick

*Strive for honest self-expression in alignment with your mind, body, and spirit by doing Bruce Lee’s kicks workout.

CROSSOVER: SOUL – Through several educational and social initiatives, the Bruce Lee Foundation encourages people to strive for honest self-expression in alignment with their mind, body, and spirit. Consistent with Bruce Lee’s innate belief, we know that we can impact the world by giving people permission to follow their dreams.

Home

SOUL

Caroline Kennedy 1957 – Her dad was killed just 5 days before her 6^th birthday.

What do you wish for your children? “I hope that they’ll find people that they love, and work that they find compelling, and that they’re able to make the world around them better for everyone living in it.”

*How can you strive to be what Caroline Kennedy wants for her children –

find someone that you love

find work that is compelling

and make the world around you better for everyone living in it

MONEY

Manolo Blahnik 1942

Today, despite his estimated net worth of over $200 million, he continues to be the sole designer at Manolo Blahnik and works alone without assistants or apprentices; he’s responsible for the design of every one of the thousands of shoes that bear his name.

*Delegate = Great! But if you want it done right – that’s when you take flight!

How much control of your dream business do you want?

ENTERTAINMENT

Jimi Hendrix 1942

“He had this thing of not being able to say no to people – and this became a problem.”

*Say “no” to people today. Tell them you’re going home to listen to Jimi.

FOOD

Jaleel White 1976 – chocolate souffle and a glass of wine

Do you have a guilty pleasure food? “Soufflés in the middle of the night … I will get in my car and get a chocolate soufflé at midnight, and a glass of wine, and remind myself that most of my troubles are just in my mind.”

Wine Pairing Suggestion: This chocolate souffle pairs perfectly with our Handcraft Petite Sirah – a wonderful, fruit-forward wine where you will taste jam from beginning to end.

*Urkel would not lead you astray. End your day with this chocolate souffle and a glass of Petite Sirah.

https://www.marthastewart.com/868486/chocolate-souffle

Petite Sirah — Your guide to this under the radar wine

SNUB – Alison Pill 1985

REACH THAT FEELING OF CONTENTMENT DAY

MIND

Tina Turner 1939

“The older you get, the more you realize it’s not what happens, it’s how you deal with it.”

BODY

Rita Ora 1990

“I do circuit training. I usually work out for one or two hours, depending on how much time I have. I do three circuits and repeat that three times. I mostly focus on my thighs and my bum, so I do a lot of squats and weightlifting. And I do one circuit of cardio. What I’ve learned is that you can take your time with training. You don’t have to beat yourself up as long as you get in the workouts that you need. I used to push myself until I felt sick. But I’m approaching it differently now. I enjoy working out. And I like the aftermath—that feeling of contentment.”

*Complete Rita Ora’s circuit training with lots of squats, weightlifting, and cardio. Take your time but get your workout in so you can get that feeling of contentment. Listen to Tina Turner and her music for motivation.

https://www.eatthis.com/news-rita-ora-abs-workout/

SOUL

Natasha Bedingfield 1981

“People are very defensive about religion a lot of the time. They want to try to bring out a reaction in you that’s in some way Bible-bashing or finger-pointing, because that’s their expectation. For me, though, it’s my rock. That’s how I was brought up and it’s made me who I am.”

*What is your rock?

How were you brought up?

What has made you who you are?

MONEY

Rich Little 1938

“I invested in a lot of buildings, condos and stuff like that,” “And that was great for a while but then everything started getting older, which meant earthquake, fire and all kinds of other insurance, so I sold off my portion and put most of my money into government bonds.”

“It was a great move for me and has left me in pretty good shape… living off interest and dividends and not touching the principal.”

Most government bonds are backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government.

*Imitate Rich Little and put your money in government bonds today.

Research government bonds and take notes

ENTERTAINMENT

Charles Schulz 1922 – watch A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving and A Charlie Brown Christmas

Peanuts was carried by more than 2,600 newspapers in 75 countries and read by 300 million people.

*What memories came back to you while watching?

FOOD

DJ Khaled 1975 – fried lobster and red velvet cake

DJ Khaled’s Miami Soul Food Restaurant – The Licking – Opens in Chicago

Besides the fried or grilled lobster, The Licking serves a red velvet cake that Khaled called “a problem.”

*If you can’t get to ‘The Licking’, make your own fried lobster and red velvet cake.

https://www.askchefdennis.com/fried-lobster-tails/

The BEST Red Velvet Cake

SNUB – Shawn Kemp 1969

SALUTE SOMEBODY’S CASKET DAY

MIND

John F. Kennedy Jr. 1960 – his dad was killed just 3 days before his 3^rd birthday.

“Don’t feel like you have to say something.” “Be mysterious: let people wonder.”

*Be mysterious throughout today. Don’t feel like you have to say something. Cherish awkward silence and let people wonder.

BODY

Joe DiMaggio 1914 – yes, JFK’s son and Marilyn Monroe’s husband share a birthday

Joe was known for his gracefulness—his classic swing, wide stance, short stride and powerful wrists.

*Drink some coffee and go to the batting cages to work on a classic swing, wide stance, short stride, and powerful wrists. Try to get 56 hits in a row.

SOUL

Percy Sledge 1940

The man who is best known for his first song, “When a Man Loves a Woman”, is so much more than a soul singer. He was a husband, a father, and was deeply inspired by church gospel music.

*Listen to Percy Sledge – with someone you love.

MONEY

Andrew Carnegie 1835

Wealth: $372 billion

Carnegie’s boss had to make out some bills, so he asked Andrew to do it. He performed the task well, and his appreciative employer kept finding Carnegie odd jobs.

To Carnegie this was just the first step in his pursuit of better prospects, and he took it upon himself to prepare for the next opportunity that might open.

*Your current job may be just the first step in your pursuit of better prospects. You’ll stay in this job forever, if you are not on the lookout for a better opportunity and grabbing it.

ENTERTAINMENT

Christina Applegate 1971 – watch Hall Pass

*Watch Hall Pass with the one you love – discuss possibilities afterwards.

FOOD

Joey Chestnut 1983

Joey “Jaws” Chestnut downed a record 74 wieners and buns in 10 minutes to take home the Mustard Belt

*Eat as many Nathan’s hot dogs as you can today.

SNUB – Amy Grant 1960

THE BIG O DAY

MIND

Zachary Taylor 1784

“I shall pursue a straightforward course deviating neither to the right or left so that comes what may I hope my real friends will never have to blush for me, so far as truth, honesty, and fair dealings are concerned.”

*How can you focus on living a life of

Truth

Honesty

Fairness

A life with which your true friends will be proud of.

BODY

Oscar Robertson 1938

*Play a game of pickup basketball – get a triple double.

SOUL

Sarah Hyland 1990

She described herself as “very, very, very close” to taking her own life. What pulled her out of that space, ultimately, was saying it out loud to a friend and admitting she wanted to seek therapy to help her do some serious soul-searching.

*Do some soul-searching today and talk to a friend about what is weighing most on your mind.

MONEY

Dale Carnegie 1888

*Take a financial online course from dalecarnegie.com

https://www.dalecarnegie.com/en

ENTERTAINMENT

Colin Hanks 1977 – watch Fargo (2014)

*Watch Tom’s kid almost win a Primetime Emmy in the TV show Fargo.

FOOD

Katherine Heigl 1978 – brie tomato pasta

*Make Katherine Heigl’s brie tomato pasta. Enjoy eating it while watching her in Knocked Up – just don’t have a mouth full during the delivery scene.

https://www.today.com/recipes/katherine-heigls-brie-tomato-pasta-t20476

BONUS: Ted Bundy 1946 – a “last” breakfast

Because he had no preference as to the very last thing he would ever taste, CBS reports he was given the standard last meal (who knew there was such a thing?). It was steak cooked medium-rare, eggs over easy, toast with butter and jelly, milk, coffee, and juice.

SNUB – Lucky Luciano 1897

MAKE YOUR MESS YOUR MESSAGE DAY

MIND

Franklin Pierce 1804

• one o’clock, a glass of brandy and water and a pint of champagne []
• 5:00 drank more brandy and water []
• 7:30 supped at Parker’s on broiled oysters, beefsteak []
• 9:00 Theatre, and saw Fanny Kemble and her daughter in a private box by mistake []
• 11:00 returned to Parker’s and drank some very old brandy in his private room []
• 12:00 Parker’s for raw oysters and a bottle of Stein Wine []
• 1:00 to the General’s room, drank two-pint bottles of champagne []
• 3:00 took a stroll about Fruit Street []
• 4 o’clock repaired []

*From 1pm to 4am, live like a former president today. Check off as you go.

BODY

Kelly Brook 1979

“My two killer fitness secrets are the Brook Bum Buster and the Beverly Hills Power Walk!”

‘The Brook Bum Buster is killer but really does the trick and the Beverly Hills Power Walk is basically walking really fast on an uphill gradient on the treadmill – which is brilliant for your thighs and bum! It reminds me of when I lived in LA and I used to see everyone powerwalking around in their sun visors, which is why its our Beverly Hills Power Walk!’

*Do the ‘Brook Bum Buster’ and/or the ‘Beverly Hills Power Walk’.

https://closeronline.co.uk/family/money/kelly-brook-shares-diet-exercise-secrets-hot-body/

SOUL

Robin Roberts 1960

Twice she faced life-threatening illnesses. Through it all, she honored her friends and supporters by choosing to make “her mess her message,” something her mother said often. She opened her heart and soul, and shared her struggle with the world, hoping to inspire and encourage those in need.

“When fear knocks, let faith answer the door. Have faith that if you’re diagnosed with cancer or if someone you love is diagnosed, there are oncology nurses, doctors, clergy and a battalion of other people who will be there and want to help you get through it.”

*Don’t be afraid to make your mess your message. When fear knocks, let faith answer the door. Beautifully said by Robin Roberts. Lion up!

What is your mess? How can you make it your message?

MONEY

John Schnatter 1961

Rather than buying or inheriting a business, he really did build the company from modest origins. He set up some used kitchen equipment in a converted broom closet and within months had his own booming pizza business, which eventually grew into a multibillion-dollar company.

*Solidify your multi-billion-dollar company while eating pizza for lunch.

How are you building your company from modest origins?

ENTERTAINMENT

Peter Douglas 1955 – watch Inherit the Wind

*Watch as Douglas wins a Primetime Emmy for directing Inherent the Wind.

FOOD

Miley Cyrus 1992 – tiny vegan pizza

Having a craving for pizza but don’t want all the calories? Miley has the perfect solution for you — make it tiny! Miley showed off her little-known culinary skills when she cooked a tiny vegan pizza

BONUS: Rick Bayless 1953 – Pizza de Salsa Verde, Queso de Cabra y Tocino

*Use the Rick Bayless recipe – just make it tiny. Wash down your pizza with a Wrecking Ball cocktail

Salsa Verde Pizza with Goat Cheese and Bacon

TONIGHT: The Wrecking Ball at Bar Se7en 5ive

SNUB – Alexis Ren 1996

JFK RIP DAY

MIND

Jamie Lee Curtis 1958

“I shed people, I shed clothing, I shed possessions, I shed ideas. The biggest thing I’ve shed is my own limitations and perception of who I am.”

*Take today to shed each of the following. Reflect on each.

one person

one article of clothing

one possession

and one idea

This will help you shed your own limitations and the perception you have of yourself. 

BODY

JuJu Smith-Schuster 1996

When Smith-Schuster had his bike stolen he was forced to walk to practice for a day.

*How many miles did you walk or bike today?

Play football with friends. Go Steelers!

SOUL

Billie Jean King 1943

Her “job” was to advance equality.  Tennis was just the way to go about her job.

*What is your “why”?

Is your job your primary or a way to make money to advance your “why”?

MONEY

Donny Deutsch 1957

“The main money lesson is that it isn’t about money. Money is not going to make you happy. It can solve certain problems, and make things more comfortable, but always plan for a rainy day. Always make sure you are living like the trees aren’t going to always go to the sky.”

*Another reminder that money won’t make you happy but save it for a rainy day.

How are you saving for a rainy day?

ENTERTAINMENT

Mark Ruffalo (The Hulk) 1967 and Scarlett Johansson (Black Widow) 1984 – watch The Avengers

*Watch these two share a birthday and several scenes together in as many of The Avengers movies as you can.

FOOD

Hailey Baldwin (Bieber) 1996

“A cheat day for me, the first thing that I crave, I’ll eat. That’s my rule. So if I wake up and I want pancakes, I’m gonna eat pancakes. If I want a cheeseburger for lunch or for dinner, I’m gonna eat it. If I want fries, I’m gonna eat the fries.”

*As you mourn the death of JFK, use today as a cheat day. Eat whatever you crave.

SNUB – Rodney Dangerfield 1921 – “No respect”