Month: February 2022

JEDI MIND TRICK DAY

MIND

Ron Howard 1954

Instead of trying to “push” his ideas into the minds of others, Howard uses “pull.” He gets decision-makers excited, asks good questions to draw out their creativity, and incorporates their feedback.

*Try to get someone to think like you today by leading them to what you want and making them think it was their idea all along. Ron Howard did direct the Han Solo movie, so consider this his form of a Jedi mind trick.

BODY

Tyreek Hill 1994

Kansas City Chiefs star Tyreek Hill is one of the fastest, most dangerous receivers in the NFL today. He’s also a beast in the weight room.

*Check out this insane hamstring workout from Hill

https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a32391073/tyreek-hill-nordic-hamstring-curl-instagram/

SOUL

Harry Belafonte 1927

“Most of the things that fuel prejudice, that fuels hate … are contrived. The differences that exist between us should be things that attract us to one another, not alienate us from one another.”

*Who is your best friend ‘of a different color’?

‘of a different religion’?

from a different country?

MONEY

Justin Bieber 1994

*Bieber invests heavily in tech startups. Check out wefunder.com – a cool way to invest in startups but be warned that it is risky investing.

ENTERTAINMENT

Lupita Nyong’o 1983 – watch 12 Years a Slave (2013)

*Watch Lupita win an Oscar, with some tough to watch scenes, in 12 Years a Slave.

BONUS: Javier Bardem 1969 – watch No Country for Old Men (2007)

*Watch Bardem win an Oscar, with some tough to watch scenes, in No Country for Old Men.

FOOD

Eddie Huang 1982 – salty sweet pork belly

“probably the most seminal dish in my life”, red braised pork.

*Listen to a mix of Kesha, Harry Belafonte, and Justin Bieber while making the most important dish in Eddie Huang’s life.

https://www.vice.com/en/article/kbkxq3/how-to-make-the-salty-sweet-pork-belly-dish-from-huangs-world

BONUS: Paul Hollywood 1966 – Sachertorte for dessert

His ultimate comfort food is Sachertorte, the famously intricate Austrian chocolate cake.

*Make Hollywood’s Sachertorte for dessert

https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/_schichttorte_49934

SNUB – Kesha 1987 – brush your teeth with a bottle of Jack to start today

COOK TO GET LAID 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, is also a testament to his post-racing life as an 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 not too early to start thinking about the next act of your life. You can parlay the skills of your current job into a successful business.

ENTERTAINMENT

Rae Dawn Chong 1961 – watch Quest for Fire

*Watch Tommy’s daughter win a Genie Award for best leading actress in Quest for Fire.

FOOD

John Turturro 1957 – Spaghetti Al Pomodoro Crudo

In The Kitchen With John Turturro, Who Learned How To Cook To Get Laid

“It wasn’t until I had a girlfriend that I learned to cook. She said, “Listen, you’ve got to start washing the dishes and learning to do some things if you want to get into bed with me.” I could make a little aglio e olio [pasta with garlic and olive oil]. But she taught me how to cook with a wok and make meatloaf, which I actually like.”

*Cook for that special someone and see where it leads.

Turturro’s recipe for Spaghetti Al Pomodoro Crudo

https://gothamist.com/food/in-the-kitchen-with-john-turturro-who-learned-how-to-cook-to-get-laid

BONUS: Bugsy Siegel 1906 – Fried Shrimp & Fries, the last meal of mobster Bugsy Siegel.

https://eatsmarter.com/recipes/french-fries-with-breaded-shrimp

SNUB – Ali Larter 1976

BECOME A WRITER OR AN ACTOR 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

Kate Mara 1983

“My favorite workout spot is this amazing ballet and Pilates studio called Ballet Bodies in L.A. I go there five days a week when I’m home. Some days I do the ballet workouts, other days I do Pilates.”

*If you live in L.A., you know where to go. If not, find a ballet and/or Pilates studio for today.

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 in pursuit of meaningful, compassionate acts that will change the lives of others…. those living, and those to come.

MONEY

Tony Gonzalez 1976

 What was the best financial advice you got?

“I learned about ‘risk capital’ [or money invested in high-risk, high-reward ventures]

Risk capital means you need to plan ahead. I ask my advisor how much money I can invest in business interests per month, while still keeping my 20-year plan intact. We figured out how much money it will take for me to sustain my lifestyle if I live 99 years. That number adjusts every year and goes up when I get a new contract.”

*Talk to your financial planner to help you answer these questions –

How much money can you invest per month?

What is your 20-year plan?

How much money will it take to sustain your lifestyle if you live to 99?

ENTERTAINMENT

Elizabeth Taylor 1932 – watch Butterfield 8 (1960)

*Watch Liz win an Oscar in Butterfield 8.

BONUS: Joanne Woodward 1930 – watch Three Faces of Eve (1958)

*Watch Woodward win an Oscar in Three Faces of Eve.

FOOD

Chilli Thomas 1971 – eat like the C in TLC

Breakfast: Oatmeal topped with honey, flaxseed, blueberries, with baked tempeh on the side []

Lunch: A Strawberry Shakeology smoothie with frozen strawberries, coconut oil, peanut butter, goji berries, and unsweetened almond milk []

https://www.teambeachbody.com/shop/us/shakeology/shakeologyv1

Dinner: Collard greens, baked sweet potato, and baked tempeh with mustard []

Balsamic Mustard Baked Tempeh

SNUB – Josh Groban 1981

WEAR BLACK DAY

MIND

Victor Hugo 1802

“Have courage for the great sorrows of life and patience for the small ones; and when you have laboriously accomplished your daily task, go to sleep in peace. God is awake.”

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

BODY

Michael Bolton 1953

“These days, tennis is the best workout, and the most fun when I play with people who are competitive and better than me. I have a hard time surrendering, so I don’t quit until it’s over. By then, win or lose, I think, “What a great way to spend the day.”

*Play tennis with someone who is better than you. Do not quit until it’s over.

BONUS: 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.”

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.”

*Last 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.

How can you 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 have 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.

How can you focus on your creative side today?

ENTERTAINMENT

Jackie Gleason 1916 – watch The Hustler

*Watch Gleason almost win an Oscar as ‘Minnesota Fats’ in The Hustler

BONUS: Fats Domino 1928

FOOD

Teresa Palmer 1986

Breakfast: “smoothie with almond or oat milk, banana, almond butter and the Lovewell Blossom powder. I’ll typically pair that with smashed avo on toast with nutritional yeast.”

*Start your day like Teresa Palmer. She ends her day with a 10-minute bath every night.

BONUS: Buffalo Bill 1846 – have a Buffalo Bill cocktail as a nightcap.

Buffalo Bill Cocktail

SNUB – Tony Randall 1920

GET A HAIRCUT DAY

MIND

Chelsea Handler 1975

Handler is an advocate for marijuana, citing “therapy, meditation, and weed” as the three pillars that shaped her healthier lifestyle. “Weed has had such a positive impact on me,” she said, adding that she “micro doses” with a THC gummy before bed and occasionally before exercising.

She also doesn’t go a day without meditation. “Sometimes I’d just masturbate. They both start with m, and your brain lets you relax after each one, so who cares?”

*Live today the Chelsea Handler way. Check off each upon completion.

Therapy []        meditation []                weed []             masturbate []  

micro dose before bed []

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.”

Check off on your day below –

Jog []   Sprint []            Jump rope []    Play basketball []         Sprint up hills []           Bicycle []

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 had no experience in finance, and he also wasn’t licensed. As you continue to strive for your own business, learn from the mistakes of the Nature Boy.

ENTERTAINMENT

Sean Astin 1971 – watch The Goonies

*Watch a young Sean Astin in The Goonies before he was Rudy or Sam

FOOD

Carrot Top 1969

Breakfast: carrot top green juice [] Lunch: warm carrot top salad [] Dinner: carrot top pesto over pasta []

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

How to Use Carrot Tops + 12 Carrot Top Recipes

SIDENOTE: Wrestling legend Ric Flair had 15 drinks a day and slept with 10,000 women

*Use today to get a haircut. There is 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 – Rashida Jones 1976

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?” 

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.

If today were the last day of your life, would you want to do what you are about to do? __________ – Do this every morning until you hit a consistent yes.

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. If you can’t get to a gym, you can still do most of “Money” Mayweather’s workout. Check off as you go

SOUL

Priscilla Chan 1985

The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative is using technology to help solve 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.

https://chanzuckerberg.com/

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.

Is this a meal plan that you could use throughout the year?

SNUB – Jan Koum 1976

BELIEVE IN LIFE 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) [] [] []       Pushups (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

Dakota Fanning 1994

“I certainly am not perfect. I have made mistakes and I’m learning just like everyone else, but I have great people around me, my family, my friends and people that I work with. They’ve helped me along the way. And that’s the most important thing in life, is your relationships with others.”

*Who are the great people around you?

How have they helped you?

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. “Dude! You’re getting a Dell”

ENTERTAINMENT

Daymond John 1969 – watch Shark Tank

*Jot down notes as you watch Daymond John on Shark Tank.

FOOD

Aziz Ansari 1983 – tortellini carbonara

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

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

How to Make Dev’s Spaghetti Carbonara Dish From Master of None

BONUS: Josh Gad 1981 – hot brownie sundae for dessert

“Chart House in Malibu has this ridiculous hot brownie sundae that is just a heart attack on a plate, but it’s so spectacularly good.”

*Don’t Chart yourself.

https://www.latimes.com/recipe/blds-hot-fudge-brownie-sundae

SNUB – Andrew Wiggins 1995

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 pushups and sit ups.”

*Train like one of the best linebackers in NFL

Stretch []             kettle bells []                pushups []                  sit ups []

SOUL

Julius Erving 1950

“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 Dr. J’s website for more help with your soul.

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

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.

https://www.thedrewbarrymoreshow.com/

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

SNUB – Jeri Ryan 1968

GET OUT DAY

MIND

John Lewis 1940 (d. 2020)

“You cannot be afraid to speak up and speak out for what you believe. You have to have courage, raw courage.”

*Do not 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.

How would you describe your ego when it comes to money?

ENTERTAINMENT

Jordan Peele 1979 – Get Out

*See clearly today and watch Peele win an Oscar in 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 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.

Now make Sansa Stark lemon cakes for dessert.

https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/sansas-lemon-cakes

SNUB – Elliot Page 1987 – “I can’t begin to express how remarkable it feels to finally love who I am enough to pursue my authentic self.”

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 model. If Verlander isn’t an asshole, you can’t be one. 

What is one thing you do, that might make you an asshole?

Stop doing it!

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

Kurt Cobain 1967

“Sometimes I think religion is ok for certain people. It’s good to use religion as a last resort before you go insane.” “I’ve always felt that some people should have religion in their lives… That’s fine. If it’s going to save someone, it’s okay. And the person in [Lithium] needed it.”

*Listen to ‘Lithium’ by Nirvana and contemplate religion in your life.

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

Sidney Poitier 1927 – watch Lilies of the Field

*Watch Poitier become the first African American to win an Oscar in Lilies of the Field.

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. Put a check mark by each meal above as you eat it. – Listen to a mix of her and Nirvana while cooking.

https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tregaye-fraser/curry-chicken-with-coconut-peas-and-rice-5261396

SNUB – Miles Teller 1987