Month: January 2022

LOTS OF SQUATS DAY

MIND

Jack London 1876

“The proper function of man is to live, not to exist. I shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them. I shall use my time.”

*You are never a victim and that despite your emotional ups and downs as external and internal factors impact you, you control your life rather than having your life control you. Your function is to live, not exist. 

BODY

Naya Rivera 1987 (d. 2020)

“Legs and butt get the most attention in the Cheerios uniform, so those are my target areas. Lots of squats,”

*Did you do lots of squats? Do NOT go swimming today.

SOUL

Joe Frazier 1944

Champion boxer Joe Frazier believed his Christian faith was responsible for his success in life.

*Have faith and success will follow you this year.

MONEY

Jeff Bezos 1964

“If you come up with a business idea and there’s no risk there…it’s probably already being done…[and] being done well…. So you have to have something that might not work and you have to accept that your business in many ways is an experiment and it might fail,” “And that’s ok.”

*What is your business idea?

What is the risk?

What happens if it fails?

ENTERTAINMENT

Howard Stern 1964 – watch Private Parts

*Watch Howard Stern’s dreams come true and why he’s miserable as a result.

FOOD

Maharishi Mahesh Yogi 1918

Health is all about the quality of your digestion. With strong digestion, you can maintain your body’s ideal weight while feeling great.

A cup of boiled milk for breakfast or dinner can work wonders by eliminating cravings and bloating. If you are especially hungry, you can accompany the milk with a healthy snack like almond butter, blueberries, raspberries, or a light soup []

Eat the largest meal of the day when digestion is strongest, between noon and 1 pm. This is the best time to eat heavy foods, like meat, cheese, and larger meals []

Before eating, ask yourself: How much nutrition will I get from this meal? []

Eat meals 3-6 hours apart to allow time for full digestion []

*Think about the quality of your digestion throughout today – just like Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.

SNUB – Kirstie Allie 1951 and Rush Limbaugh 1951 (d. 2021)

KNOW YOUR CREED DAY

MIND

William James 1842

“Believe that life is worth living, and your very belief will help create the fact.”

*Be an active participant in the game of life. Act “as-if” there is an ultimate meaning to life.

BODY

Amanda Peet 1972

“To me, staying healthy means doing everything in moderation. Eat a lot of greens, but in moderation. Exercise, but in moderation. Drink wine, but in moderation. Sleep as much as you can. And have people around you who are very funny.”

*If you’ve been working out every day, use today to pump the brakes and relax. Instead of working out, hang out with some friends who always make you laugh, catch up on your sleep, and have some wine. 

SOUL

Alice Paul 1885

*Alice Paul was a founding member of the National Women’s Party.  Go to their website and think about donating to a cause that still needs attention today, over 40 years after Paul’s death.

MONEY

Matt Mullenweg 1984

“If you’re building a startup or any sort of organization, take a few moments to reflect on the qualities that the people you most enjoy working with embody and the user experience of new people joining your organization, from the offer letter to their first day.”

Matt Mullenweg, from ‘Why Your Company Should Have a Creed’

*Now it’s your turn. Create your own WordPress website and at the top, write your creed.

ENTERTAINMENT

Alexander Hamilton 1755 or 1757

*Watch the musical or listen to the music until you are Satisfied.

FOOD

Mary J. Blige 1971 – shrimp cocktail, salad, seafood pasta, and wine

Blige’s wine label, Sun Goddess Wines, pairs nicely with food — Sauvignon Blanc and shrimp cocktail, Pinot Grigio Ramato with seafood pastas, and salad with both wines, too.

*Listen to Mary J as you make the food to eat with her wine.

https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/shrimp-cocktail-recipe2-1942120

https://www.dinneratthezoo.com/seafood-pasta-recipe/

home

BONUS – Darryl Dawkins 1957 – make a Chocolate Thunder cake for dessert.

https://www.food.com/recipe/chocolate-thunder-cake-99061

SNUB – Kyle Richards 1969

TON OF GRILLING DAY

MIND

Robinson Jeffers 1887

“No longer should we view ourselves as the center of the universe. Instead, we should recognize that we are but one tiny part of an enormous whole.”

*Focus more on living a life of beauty and harmony while we are here. You are great but not the most important element of existence.

How can you live a life of beauty and harmony?

What do you think is the most important element of existence?

BODY

George Foreman 1949

“Everybody was saying–he’s fat. Yep. He’s old. Yep. He can’t do it. No.”

*Think you’re too fat? Think you’re too old? Don’t let either stop you from your goals. Find a local boxing gym and sign up for some boxing lessons and a place to do boxing workouts.

SOUL

Robert Crosbie 1849

“There is no religion higher than Truth.”

*Strive to look for the truth. Don’t be close minded to other religions. Listen to what has worked for hundreds of years and thousands of people. Anything that enlightens you and uplifts your soul is what you are looking for with 365DOLF.

MONEY

Cash Warren 1979

‘I’m married to Jessica Alba! How’s your life been?”

*Life isn’t fair – I doubt your name is Cash and I doubt you are married to someone as beautiful as Jessica Alba. Nevertheless, stay fresh and let fear motivate you to achieve your monetary goals.

What is one of your MONEY fears?

How can this fear motivate you to achieve your MONEY goals?

ENTERTAINMENT

Rod Stewart 1945

“My eldest daughter is like 50-something. So, I was a naughty boy when I was young. But I have to be a dad to all different ages. I’m a different dad to my 4-year-old than to my son who plays hockey who’s 21, and my daughter who’s 35, who’s got a daughter.”

*Gather all your kids and all their moms around and listen to some Rod Stewart. Call your mom and ask her, “Have I told you lately that I love you?”

FOOD

Pat Benatar 1953

“We do a lot of Italian food. We’re carnivores, so it’s a ton of grilling, braising, stews, things like that. And, of course, Sunday gravy and pasta.”

*Listen to Pat Benatar as you do a ton of grilling today – with a George Foreman Grill, of course.

SNUB – Sarah Shahi 1980

TRICKY DICK DAY

MIND

Richard Nixon 1913

*Insecurity is one of the many things that led to Nixon’s downfall. Think about living by the value that you have nothing to prove and nothing to lose.

What is one of your insecurities?

How could you live like you have nothing to prove and nothing to lose?

BODY

J.K. Simmons 1955

*Use the J.K. Simmons workout for today and possibly as your go-to workout plan for this entire year.

https://www.mensjournal.com/health-fitness/celebrity-transformation-workouts-got-jk-simmons-jacked/

SOUL

Muggsy Bogues 1965

*If a 5’3” guy can play in the NBA, you can accomplish your goals this year. You can read 12 books. You can get 6-pack abs. You can donate to charity. You can start your own business.

What are your goals for this year?

How can you achieve them?

MONEY

John Sperling 1921

*Dr. John Sperling believed that lifelong employment with a single employer would be replaced by lifelong learning and employment with a variety of employers.

There’s nothing wrong with lifelong employment with a single employer. As I type this, I’ve been a public-school teacher in Central Florida for the past 26 years. I’m just now realizing that I need to get out of my comfort zone if I ever want to do what I really love in life with enough money to thrive while doing it. This is why I keep typing.

ENTERTAINMENT

Dave Matthews 1967 – listen to the Dave Matthews Band

*Listen to the band that always delivers – The Dave Matthews Band.

FOOD

Kate Middleton 1982 (Catherine Duchess of Cambridge)

Breakfast: The Duchess blends a combination of kale, spirulina, matcha, spinach, romaine, cilantro and blueberries together for a healthy morning drink []

Lunch: The Duchess is not a vegetarian, but she mainly likes to eat meat-free dishes for lunch like vegetable kebabs and lentil curry or watermelon salads, tabbouleh, ceviche and gazpacho []

Dinner: In the evenings she indulges her hobby of cooking William’s favorite supper, roast chicken []

Snack: The Duchess likes healthy snacks between meals, such as raw fruit and vegetables []

*To keep her slim figure, the Duchess normally eats low carb and high protein. Follow the above meal plan for a low carb, high protein day.  

SNUB – Nicola Peltz 1995

ELVIS PRESLEY DAY

MIND

Stephen Hawking 1942

*You watched the movie 2 days ago, now start reading Hawking’s A Brief History of Time

BONUS: Carl Rogers 1902

Rogers stated that for a person to “grow”, they need an environment that provides them with genuineness (openness and self-disclosure), acceptance (being seen with unconditional positive regard), and empathy (being listened to and understood).

*Think about your environment and describe how you will grow this year with these…

Genuineness – Acceptance – Empathy

BODY

David Bowie 1947

*Download 10 David Bowie songs and sweat it out for him.

https://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/1108687/david-bowie-workout-playlist/

BONUS: Genevieve Padalecki 1981 – “Exercise is so important for our bodies and our minds. I collaborated with @bootybymich to create a ‘Workouts You Can do Anywhere’ series.”

*Find her blog and complete one of her quick workouts while rocking out to Bowie.

https://nowandgen.com/

SOUL

Elvis Presley 1935

He wanted to give his talent to God, but the world was too tempting to resist.

*What talents could you give to God?

Which temptations are too tempting to resist?

MONEY

Carolina Herrera 1939

What ambitions do you still have? “To know more, to help people, to grow my business and to cultivate myself. I don’t think ambition ever stops for people who really care about what they do.”

*Reflect on your ambitions for this year –

To know more – To help people – To grow your business – To cultivate yourself

ENTERTAINMENT

Gabby Hoffman 1982 – watch Transparent

*Watch Hoffman in the Emmy-nominated show Transparent on Amazon Prime.

FOOD

Kim Jong-un 1983

Breakfast: Kim spent $941,812 on fine Brazilian coffee in a single year []

Lunch: Kim loves to stuff himself with sushi []

Dinner: Only the best will do – why he feasts on Kobe beef []

Late Night: He relies on snake wine for better times in the bedroom []

*Listen to Elvis while you eat like Kim and see why he will never be called “Lil’ Kim”. Check off as you go.

SNUB – R. Kelly 1967 – write your own joke

NICOLAS CAGE APPRECIATION DAY

MIND

Zora Neale Hurston 1891

Her mother urged Zora to “jump at de sun.” Hurston explained, “We might not land on the sun, but at least we would get off the ground.”

*Think about how you are going to “jump at de sun” this year

BODY

Lauren Cohan 1982 – pick a fitness role model

*After watching The Walking Dead yesterday, maybe you want to make Lauren Cohen (Maggie Greene) your role model.  Or possibly you’d like to be as fit as yesterday’s birthday boy Norman Reedus (Daryl Dixon). Cohen suggests having a role model and this is the beauty of 365DOLF, you have a role model provided for you every day. (Mine is Daniel Craig 3/2/68)

Who are you picking as your role model for this year?

SOUL

Katie Couric 1957

“There is an exhilarating promise of technology and the potential for change in the world, don’t lose your soul in the process.”

Vatican warns mobile phones are bad for the soul

*If you are not already, follow at least one uplifting handle as part of your social media intake. Make enough time for your spiritual pursuits.

Who or what are you following, on social media, to help your SOUL?

MONEY

Nicolas Cage 1964

*Nicolas Cage blew about $150 million dollars – most of it from lousy real estate investing. Learn from Cage and if you do have to defray some bills, always pay your mortgage first.

What are some bills that you could defray for this first month of the year?

ENTERTAINMENT

Jeremy Renner 1971 – watch The Hurt Locker

*Watch Renner almost win an Oscar in The Hurt Locker.

FOOD

Ron Rivera 1962

“For breakfast, I had pancakes and to help swallow, I had what amounted to three cups of syrup on the two pancakes. Water tasted terrible.

The only things I could truly drink were root beer and Mountain Dew. Those tasted normal and helped me eat from that point on. What’s crazy is one of the foods that helped me get through this was Taco Bell tacos, for whatever reason.”

*Eat like Rivera did to beat cancer.

BONUS: Millard Fillmore 1800 – spicy pickled eggs

*The 13th president’s favorite snack was spicy pickled eggs. Make the recipe for a snack in honor of the last Whig president.

https://delishably.com/dairy/spicypickledeggs

SNUB – Dustin Diamond 1977 (d. 2021)

GET YOUR SEXY BACK DAY

MIND

Rowan Atkinson 1955

“The problem we have online is that an algorithm decides what we want to see, which ends up creating a simplistic, binary view of society. It becomes a case of either you’re with us or against us. And if you’re against us, you deserve to be ‘cancelled’,”

*Expose yourself to a wide spectrum of opinion.

What are your thoughts on ‘cancel culture’?

BODY

Ndamukong Suh 1987

“I wanted to get back into what I call my “sexy”—that means more “cut up.” There’s really nothing secretive about my training—I did a lot of squats, bench presses, 60-yard shuttle runs, and sprints.”

*Get back into your “sexy”.  Go to the gym for 3 sets of squats, bench press, and 60-yard sprints. 

SOUL

Eddie Redmayne 1982 – watch The Theory of Everything

While there is life, there is Hope.

*Actor Eddie Redmayne plays the role of Stephen Hawking in the movie The Theory of Everything.  Watch the movie as inspiration to hold on to your beliefs. 

How did it help you hold on to your beliefs?

MONEY

Nigella Lawson 1960

Asked what she hoped the children would learn from her: “To know that I am working and that you have to work in order to earn money.”

*Repeat after me: “I know that I have to work in order to earn money.”  I now use it as my mantra when that alarm goes off in the morning or when things aren’t going well at work.  This is something that I will pass on to my kids. Remember that you are only working to make money for your next move. Your project of passion.

ENTERTAINMENT

Norman Reedus 1969 (Daryl Dixon) – watch The Walking Dead

*Watch the first season of The Walking Dead and see how valuable the redneck is during a zombie apocalypse.

FOOD

Ree Drummond 1969 – Bean Trio

*In honor of Mr. Bean’s birthday, try this Bean Trio recipe from The Pioneer Woman. And for Jameis Winston make her crab Rangoon dip.

https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a35889178/three-bean-salad/

https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/crab-rangoon-dip-5592113

BONUS: Jameis Winston 1994 – stolen crag Rangoon dip

SNUB – Joan of Arc 1412

GODFATHER DAY

MIND

Chuck Noll 1932

“I think everybody under Chuck’s leadership grew as players and people,” – Lynn Swann

*Take today to help someone grow as a person

BODY

Bradley Cooper 1975

For his role in American Sniper, Cooper went to the gym for 4 hours a day.

*Act like you’re preparing for a movie role and go to the gym for 4 hours today

SOUL

Carrie Ann Inaba 1968

“Sometimes people ask me, “Carrie Ann, you’re always smiling that big smile on TV. Where does all that positivity come from?” I’ll let you in on a little secret. I pray before work.”

*Pray for positivity before work today.

How was your day at work after praying?

MONEY

King C. Gillette 1855

• Keep your eyes open for opportunities
• Good ideas come from common problems

*Any time that you have a problem this year, ask yourself how you could make money off fixing that problem.

What is one problem that you dealt with last year or anticipate dealing with this year?

BONUS: Kristen Cavallari 1987

“Go for it! Follow your gut but be very transparent about how much work you’re willing to do. Start-up life isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s all encompassing and will push you to your limit. You have to be willing to sacrifice and kick ass, otherwise you will crumble.” 

*As you work on your dream business this year, heed the advice from the actress turned entrepreneur. Also reevaluate your marriage today.

ENTERTAINMENT

Diane Keaton 1946 – (Kay Adams) and Robert Duvall 1931 – (Tom Hagen) – watch The Godfather

*As Diane Keaton and Robert Duvall share a birthday, they also share some scenes in The Godfather. Talia Shire and Al Pacino share a birthday on 4/25. Watch The Godfather today and part 2 on April 25.

FOOD

January Jones 1978

“I’m from South Dakota, so meat, potatoes, carbs.”

*Eat like January Jones today – meat, potatoes, and carbs!

SNUB – Jason Mitchell 1987

APPRECIATE GRAVITY DAY

MIND

Sir Isaac Newton 1643

*If something isn’t catching your heart, Newton’s life suggests dropping it and moving on.

What is one thing that you did throughout last year, but you don’t have the heart for it anymore?

BODY

Kris Bryant 1992

“In college, my team did the CrossFit WOD Murph. It was ridiculously hard, but it definitely got me in shape.”

For time:
1 mile Run []     100 Pull-ups []   200 Push-ups []            

300 Squats []                1 mile Run []

*Try doing the “Murph”. Any parts that you can’t do, focus on improving those areas this year.

SOUL

Derrick Henry 1994

“Always pray; don’t be afraid to pray. He always hears you cry. If you have dreams, chase them. If you believe it, you can achieve it and God will be there every step of the way. I am a living testament, man.”

*Henry’s dream was winning the Heisman Trophy and God helped him achieve it.

What is one of your dreams?

How will GOD help?

MONEY

Don Shula 1930

When it comes to business, Shula suggests: Find great people, then focus on the fundamentals.

*Find your passion this year. Find great people to help and focus on the fundamentals.

What is your passion?

ENTERTAINMENT

Dyan Cannon 1937 – watch Heaven Can Wait 1978

*Watch Dyan Cannon almost win an Oscar in Heaven Can Wait

FOOD

Liza Soberano 1998 – Filipino Sinigang

“She loves sinigang – she can eat it every day.”

*Find the Filipino Sinigang recipe and see if you could eat it every day.

Sinigang

BONUS: Graham Elliot 1977 – S’mores Pie for dessert

*Use Graham crackers to make Graham’s s’mores pie.

https://www.bravotv.com/top-chef/blogs/smores-pie-graham-elliot-recipe

SNUB – Michael Stipe 1960 – listen to R.E.M while going to sleep tonight

PUT THAT SH*T ON EVERYTHING DAY

MIND

Greta Thunberg 2003

She dislikes crowds; ignores small talk; and speaks in direct, uncomplicated sentences. She cannot be flattered or distracted. She is not impressed by other people’s celebrity, nor does she seem to have interest in her own growing fame. But these very qualities have helped make her a global sensation.

*What are your thoughts on the following –

Crowds

Small talk

Flattery

Other people’s celebrity

BODY

Cheryl Miller 1964

She scored 105 points in Riverside Poly’s 179-15 win over Riverside Norte Vista, which became the national record at the time.

*Get to a basketball court and score 105 points (by yourself). See how long it takes and then think about how hard it would be against a team trying to stop you.

SOUL

Lucretia Mott 1793

“If our principles are right, why should we be cowards?”

*Take Mott’s advice today – stand strong in your principles

MONEY

J.R.R Tolkien 1892

“I never expected a money success,” “In fact, I never even thought of commercial publication when I wrote The Hobbit back in the Thirties.”

*Do what you love, and the money will come – a common theme of 365dolf

ENTERTAINMENT

Mel Gibson 1956 – watch Braveheart

*Watch Gibson win 2 Oscars in the movie Braveheart.

FOOD

Eli Manning 1981 – Frank’s Redhot Original Buffalo Chicken Wings

Frank’s RedHot is the perfect blend of flavor and heat. And now that Eli’s retired, he’s using his free time to put that $#!t on everything.

*Use this recipe to make Eli’s Redhot wings.

https://www.franksredhot.com/en-us/recipes/franks-redhot-original-buffalo-chicken-wings

SNUB – Florence Pugh 1996 – do NOT watch her in Midsommar before bed – you won’t sleep.