Author: Travis Jones

LIVE LIKE MARKY MARK DAY

MIND

Robert Kraft 1941

“I know I played, two of my sons played, my three grandsons play so we have three generations playing the game, and I think the life lessons that you get playing football are worth the risk.”

*What risks are you willing to take to learn life lessons?

 If you don’t have a cryo chamber, get a massage at 9:30 a.m.

BODY

Amanda Crew 1986

After training for a role as a wrestler in the film Chokeslam, Crew fell in love with weightlifting.

“It sounds cheesy, but it completely transformed my life,”

“A good weight-training session is incredibly empowering, especially if I’m having a bad day.”

*Get a “good weight-training session” in as one of your two workouts today.

SOUL

Brian McKnight 1969

*Think of donating to the McKnight 360 Foundation or donating time to help provide a well-rounded and positive educational experience to young people in need.

MONEY

Suze Orman 1961

“Pull out your three most recent bank and credit card statements, circle every charge or debit that is not a necessity, and ask yourself, “Can I eliminate this cost entirely?” If not, can you scale it back 30 to 50 percent? Every time you cut expenses; you can put the money toward bigger goals.”

*Do this during your 2 p.m. meetings/work calls.

What are some of the costs that you can eliminate?

What is a bigger goal that you can save for?

ENTERTAINMENT

Mark Wahlberg 1971 – watch The Fighter

*Watch Wahlberg almost win an Oscar in The Fighter. If you are living like Marky Mark, make sure you start this movie by 5:30, so you are in bed by 7:30. Make boxing 1 of your 2 workouts today.

CROSSOVER: BODY

Wahlberg’s typical daily schedule:

2:30 a.m. wake up []      2:45 a.m. prayer time []  3:15 a.m. breakfast []    

3:40-5:15 a.m. workout [] 5:30 a.m. post-workout meal []   6 a.m. shower [] 

7:30 a.m. golf []             8 a.m. snack [] 9:30 a.m. cryo chamber recovery [] 

10:30 a.m. snack [] 11 a.m. family time/meetings/work calls []           1 p.m. lunch [] 

2 p.m. meetings/work calls [] 3 p.m. pick up kids from school [] 

3:30 p.m. snack []          4 p.m. workout No. 2 []

5 p.m. shower []            5:30 p.m. dinner/family time []                7:30 p.m. bedtime []

FOOD

Pancho Villa 1878 – Pancho Villa Stew

Pancho Villa’s last words were – “It can’t end like this. Tell them I said something.”

*Make this Pancho Villa stew 1 of your 7 meals today. Use his last words before going to bed.

https://www.food.com/recipe/pancho-villa-stew-336306

SNUB – Kenny G 1956 – sleepy time music

BOOBY PASTA DAY

MIND

Oona Chaplin 1986

“Everyone loves Charlie Chaplin and not just because he’s funny but because he’s fucking true and human and humanist. I’m a huge fan of his – I would beat up anyone who wasn’t.”

How can you be true?

Be human?

Be a humanist?

Defend someone?

BODY

Bar Refaeli 1985

“I’m not a yogi yet.”

“We’re doing some [moves] in the car, and then there’s also poses you can do outside of the car — before driving and after — to stretch out and prepare yourself for a little drive and make your body ready.”

*Stretch before you drive to your yoga studio for a yoga workout.

SOUL

Joyce Meyer 1943

“God never gets in a hurry. He never quits or runs out of patience. He will deal with us about one particular thing, and then He will let us rest for a while—but not too long. Soon He will come back and begin to work on something else. He will continue until, one by one, our knots are all untied.”

*Let God help you get one of your knots untied today.

What is the knot that you need God to untie for you?

BONUS: Al B. Sure! 1968

“I want to be remembered as a man who was positive, who made a difference, and who walked in God’s light.”

*How are you walking in God’s light?

MONEY

Evan Spiegel 1990

“A lot of it is not wanting to work for anyone else. My dad had to cancel vacations and he got called from work. I used to think that when I grow-up, I want to be the guy on the phone.”

*If you do not like to work for others then it is a clear sign that you probably are built for becoming an entrepreneur. Get on Snapchat.

ENTERTAINMENT

Angelina Jolie 1975 – watch Girl Interrupted

“I know what it’s like to want to die. How it hurts to smile. How you try to fit in but you can’t. You hurt yourself on the outside to try to kill the thing on the inside.”

*Watch Angelina Jolie win an Oscar in Girl Interrupted.

FOOD

Russell Brand 1975 – Booby Pasta

In 2014, he flirted with veganism after watching “Forks Over Knives” with his former wife, Katy Perry.

*Enjoy Russell Brand’s “Booby Pasta” while watching Forks Over Knives – this might lead to a change in your diet.

SNUB – Alexei Navalny 1976

INITIATIVE SUCKER DAY

MIND

Al Horford 1986

“Usually, I try to represent my community and my culture the best that I can, but I go about every day just trying to represent my family. I’m just trying to make a difference out in the world. I don’t even look at, necessarily, just the Latin community, I’m looking at everything in general.”

*How do you represent your community?

How do you represent your culture?

How do you represent your family?

Body

Rafael Nadal 1986

Nadal trains 6 days a week for 6 ½ hours every day – 4 on court and the rest in the gym or the pool.

*Play tennis, hit the gym, and go swimming today.

Tennis []                                  Gym []                          Swimming []

SOUL

Allen Ginsberg 1926

A focus on spirituality and religion has been a unique aspect of the work of Allen Ginsberg, from the Judaism of his heritage to the Hinduism (Hare Krishna) discovered in his classic sojourn in India, to the Zen, and subsequently Tibetan, Buddhism and Meditation practice that he later became devoted to.

*Which religion is part of your heritage?

Which religion have you discovered?

Which religion have you become devoted to?

MONEY

Anderson Cooper 1967

“I don’t believe in inheriting money. I think it’s an initiative sucker. I think it’s a curse.”

*I love this attitude by Anderson Cooper, but it must be easier said than done. Avoid “initiative suckers” in your life and make your own money.

Who is an ‘initiative sucker’ that you have?

If you were to inherit a fortune, what would you do with your life?

ENTERTAINMENT

Tony Curtis 1925 – watch The Defiant Ones

“At first they said I was too good-looking for the part; I didn’t look enough like the a**hole “n*gger-hater” I was supposed to play. So I wore a false nose and made myself look uglier.”

*Watch Tony Curtis win an Oscar in The Defiant Ones.

FOOD

Josephine Baker 1906 – spaghetti Bolognese

It was a little-known fact that she loved to cook. She also had a restaurant in NYC that her son now owns and operates. “Chez Josephine“. Try her exact recipe for Spaghetti Bolognese

BONUS: Jefferson Davis 1808 – Jefferson Davis Pie

Jefferson Finis Davis, the first and only President of the Confederate States of America

*Enjoy Josephine Baker’s spaghetti Bolognese and this Jefferson Davis Pie while watching the racial-prejudice themed film – The Defiant Ones.

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/12672/jefferson-davis-pie/

SNUB – Imogen Poots 1989

LEAVE IT TO BEAVER DAY

MIND

Morena Baccarin 1979

“Humans have a sense of spontaneity and emotion. We have a dichotomy between grief and happiness.”

*What is your sense of spontaneity and emotion?

Reflect on the difference between your grief and happiness

BODY

Abby Wambach 1980 – mountain bike

“I like to run, watch-free. I also love to mountain bike in our off-season — going downhill gives me an adrenaline rush!”

*Run watch-free or go mountain biking today. Play soccer later.

SOUL

Wayne Brady 1972

“Depression is real.”

He opened up about his battle with depression and is grateful for the support he has received.

*I too battle depression every day. Creating 365DOLF helps a lot. Find what helps you and be passionate about it.

MONEY

Andy Cohen 1968

Cohen is a man that defies labeling. He is the multi-hyphenate extraordinaire. He is a producer, a talk show host, a writer, and a high-level television producer. He basically is the Bravo television network.

*Defy labels. Be a multi-hyphenated extraordinaire.

What makes you multi-hyphenated?

ENTERTAINMENT

Dana Carvey 1955 – watch Saturday Night Live

*Watch Carvey win a Primetime Emmy in Saturday Night Live.

FOOD

Justin Long 1978 – spicy lobster linguine

Martha Stewart and actor Justin Long prepare spicy lobster linguine.

*Enjoy this spicy lobster linguine while watching Justin Long in Tusk – you may lose your appetite.

https://www.marthastewart.com/332952/spicy-lobster-with-linguini

BONUS: Jerry Mathers 1948 – Leave it to Beaver chocolate chip cookies for dessert.

https://www.food.com/recipe/leave-it-to-beavers-chocolate-chip-cookies-158519

SNUB – Cornel West 1953

PASTIZZA DAY

MIND

Marilyn Monroe 1926

“Fear is stupid. So are regrets.”

*Don’t be afraid of the future. Don’t regret your past. Live in the now.

BODY

Heidi Klum 1973

“My best advice to readers is to work out with a buddy. They keep you motivated and get you out of bed.”

*Get a buddy out of bed and work out with them today. Make it a habit.

SOUL

Brigham Young 1801

“If you have a bad thought about yourself, tell it to go to hell because that is exactly where it came from.”

*Make this a habit. Say it out loud if need be but tell any bad thoughts about yourself to go to Hell.

Which bad thought did you tell to ‘go to hell!’

MONEY

Tom Holland 1996

“I definitely am not doing this movie for the money. I mean, it’s a job that I think anyone would do regardless of what you were getting paid, you know? All I know is I had the greatest time on this movie and I absolutely loved it.”

*We are halfway through 2022, and hopefully you are pursuing a dream job like being Spider-Man.

What can you see yourself doing regardless of the money?

ENTERTAINMENT

Morgan Freeman 1937 – watch Million Dollar Baby

*Watch Morgan Freeman win his only Oscar in Million Dollar Baby.

FOOD

Amy Schumer 1981 – Pastizza

Schumer loves pasta. She also suggests ordering a pizza and ordering pasta. Then, putting the pasta on the pizza to make Pastizza.

*Order a pizza and pasta from your favorite Italian restaurant and make your own Amy Schumer pastizza. Enjoy it while watching Million Dollar Baby.

SNUB – Andy Griffith 1926 – Mayberry Spirits Distillery produces hand-crafted Mayberry RFD (really fine drink) in small batches – order some moonshine whiskey from Mayberry, NC.

BROADWAY DAY

MIND

Walt Whitman 1819

“Be your most authentic self. Find someone who listens. Then, sound a barbaric yawp across the roofs of the world.”

*You are well on your way to being your most authentic self. Whether you have someone who will listen or not, let the world know.

How can you become your most authentic self?

BODY

Colin Farrell 1976 – run 3 miles, pushups, squats, curls

Farrell was required to run 3-5 miles every other day. In between those running days, he spends time doing pushups, arm curls and squats.

Run 3 miles []     3 sets of push-ups []     3 sets of squats []     3 sets of arm curls []

SOUL

Nate Robinson 1984

Robinson lasted 11 seasons as a 5-foot-9 point guard in the NBA — winning 2 slam-dunk contests. He attempted to play in the NFL, and in 2020, he was famously knocked out while trying amateur boxing.

*Think that you’ve done the impossible… See if you can do the impossible again. Do NOT box anyone today.

MONEY

Brooke Shields 1965

“A financial planning meeting where I pay attention. I’ve had financial planning meetings before and I tell ya I can’t wait to get out of there. I’m actually going to walk in there like—like an executive producer!”

*Meet with a financial planner and take notes

ENTERTAINMENT

Clint Eastwood 1930 – watch Unforgiven

*Watch Clint Eastwood win 1 of his 4 Oscars in Unforgiven. 

FOOD

Joe Namath 1943 – vegetarian super bowl party

*We are still over 3 months away from football season, or should we say that the Super Bowl was about 4 months ago. Either way, enjoy “Broadway” Joe’s vegetarian party.

https://www.thedailymeal.com/vegetarian-super-bowl-party

You could always find Broadway Joe with a glass of vodka, Crown on the rocks, or a bottle of beer in his hand. The hand not filled with booze was usually filled with an attractive young lady.

*Wash down all that healthy food with a vodka, Crown on the rocks, or a bottle of Rolling Rock.

SNUB – Lea Thompson 1961

DOWN ON THE FARM DAY

MIND

Cee Lo Green 1974

*FORGET YOU by Cee Lo Green teaches you one of the most important lessons in life – knowing how to let go of your past. Listen to it today (edited or not)

After listening to ‘FORGET YOU’, how can you let go of your past?

BODY

Idina Menzel 1971 – blueberries, boxing, and Bikram

Check out the Wicked favorite’s list of ultimate must-haves

Tasty Snack: Blueberries and Pure bars

Healthy Dinner Ideas: Sushi, chicken, tilapia, spinach and Brussels sprouts

Workout Routine: Bikram yoga and boxing

*You’ve got a snack, workout, and dinner ideas. And you can watch Menzel in Wicked

SOUL

Gale Sayers 1943

Sayers’ account of his relationship with Piccolo was turned into “Brian’s Song” which won an Emmy Award — its message of racial harmony, friendship, gutsiness and compassion struck a chord.

*Watch Brian’s Song for a refresher’s course on racial harmony, friendship, gutsiness, and compassion.

MONEY

Marissa Mayer 1975

“Don’t forget to be bold.”

She considers those five words every day as the CEO of Yahoo … and gives similar advice to others:

“If you really want to create something transformational — if you really want to make a difference in your life and other people’s lives — yes, it’s always easy to take the safer incremental choice and to iterate … But remember to be bold.”

*As you continue to create your dream business, do not forget to be bold.

This quote could be part of your daily morning routine.

ENTERTAINMENT

Duncan Jones 1971 – watch Moon

*Watch David (Jones) Bowie’s son win a BAFTA Award for Moon.

FOOD

Bob Evans 1918 – weekend brunch casserole

Bob Evans believed in treating strangers like friends and friends like family; and those principles are alive today at every Bob Evans Restaurant.

*Invite some friends and/or strangers over for brunch and make them this Bob Evans brunch casserole.

https://www.bigoven.com/recipe/bob-evans-weekend-brunch-casserole/290868

SNUB – Jenny Mollen 1979

JFK DAY

MIND

John F. Kennedy 1917

“If someone is going to kill me, they are going to kill me.”

JFK had coolness when faced with difficult decisions. He had the ability to inspire people. His compassion and his willingness to fight for the poor, the elderly and the ill were most important.

*You want to live life to the fullest – so that you do not fear death. While alive, be like JFK – have coolness, inspire people, have compassion, and a willingness to help the poor and elderly. If you haven’t figured it out yet, JFK is my favorite president.

BODY

Carmelo Anthony 1984

“But there were times I stayed away from all meats. I played with my diet a lot.”

“It was all fish and vegetables, juices, things like that.”

*Today you live off fish, vegetables, and juices. Play basketball today and shoot every time you touch the ball – play no defense.

Fish []             Vegetables []               Juice []             Play basketball []        

Play no defense []

SOUL

Daniel Tosh 1975

Tosh’s father is a Presbyterian minister, and he doesn’t have particularly nice things to say about his relationship with his father as a kid.

“You know, you can only cram your beliefs down a young kid’s throat for so long before he goes, “you know, the other side seems to be having a lot more fun.”

*What beliefs were crammed down your throat?

MONEY

Bob Hope 1903

“If my estate is worth over $50 million, I’ll kiss your ass. I mean that.”

Forbes estimated a net worth of $115 million – more than enough to collect on his bet. He never paid up.

Net Worth = Total Assets – Total Liabilities

*Do not underestimate your worth. You may end up having to kiss someone’s ass.

Figure out your net worth

ENTERTAINMENT

Annette Bening 1958 – watch The Kids are All Right

*Watch Annette Bening almost win an Oscar in The Kids are All Right 

FOOD

Melanie Brown 1975 – Mel B’s killer army slop

If you had to eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?

“I’d like to say only Indian food but sometimes it gives me heartburn because of the spices, so I’m going to be realistic and say what I call Mel B’s killer army slop: ground turkey, a lot of chopped garlic and red onion, two tins of tomatoes, red and green peppers, sometimes a chili pepper and a little bit of sweet corn – boom!”

*Eat Mel B’s killer army slop and wash it all down with JFK’s favorite daiquiri.

BONUS: JFK’s Favorite Daiquiri

https://makeitperfectly.com/drink/recipes/d7b4cd78-185c-11e9-b5d8-17f320773b7e

SNUB – Riley Keough 1989

AND THE PIPS DAY

MIND

Colbie Caillat 1985

“Throw away self-pity, don’t give time to self-hate, and most importantly, stay away from people who make you feel bad about yourself.”

*Reflect on your most recent bout with self-pity

What do you hate about yourself?

Who should you stay away from?

BODY

Jim Thorpe 1887 – get your heart checked

King Gustav V of Sweden told Thorpe: “Sir, you are the greatest athlete in the world.”

Thorpe died on March 28, 1953, of a heart attack.

For prevention & peace of mind – Do not let heart disease and stroke get in the way of the life you love. Schedule an affordable, accurate health screening today.

*Even if you are the greatest athlete in the world, get a heart check-up today.

SOUL

Gladys Knight 1944

She is a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, performer, restaurateur, and businesswoman with a spiritual outlook on her life. Her faith in God has been the driving force behind all her endeavors, guiding her through her many successes.

*Have your faith in God be the driving force behind all your endeavors, guiding you through your successes. Listen to Gladys Knight for inspiration today.

How has your faith guided you lately?

BONUS: Patch Adams 1945 – think of contributing to the health of individuals, families, and communities with fun, friendship, and the joy of service at his Gesundheit! Institute.

MONEY

Jerry West 1938

Does the NBA pay Jerry West royalties for using his image and printing it on the mountains of merchandise they sell? The short answer is “No.” That’s also the long answer, because the NBA won’t admit that it’s Jerry West on the logo.

*Get paid for what you deserve – don’t settle for anything less.

What is one thing that you are currently doing that you should be getting paid for?

ENTERTAINMENT

Carey Mulligan 1985 – watch Promising Young Woman

*Watch Mulligan almost win an Oscar in Promising Young Woman.

FOOD

Kylie Minogue 1968

For breakfast [], she likes toasted bread with goat’s milk butter and almond paste. 

For lunch [], she usually has grilled fish with veggies, or she goes for a piece of tuna on a green salad

She cooks everything and for dinner [], she tends to eat some protein with a great salad.She also loves having a good glass of wine [] with her dinner. In fact, she has recently launched her own wine label.

*Eat like the original Kylie all day. Listen to a mix of her, Caillat, and Gladys Knight as you cook.

SNUB – Rudy Giuliani 1944 and Marco Rubio 1971

BEER BREAD DAY

MIND

Rachel Carson 1907

“The more clearly we can focus our attention on the wonders and realities of the universe about us, the less taste we shall have for destruction.”

*Focus your attention on the wonders and realities of the universe around you.

What did you discover?

BODY

Lily-Rose Depp 1999

“I actually do love working out. It makes me feel happy – it releases endorphins and makes you feel good. I like to walk places as much as I can and keep active. I think if you’re having a bad day, go and run around or walk around! I think it makes you feel better.”

*Go and run around or walk around with your dad. It’ll make you feel better.

Where did you walk around or run around?

SOUL

Andre 3000 1975

“I had a strict Christian upbringing; my parents and I were members of a southern Baptist church. But with age I got closer to God all while moving away from the church. Today, I have my faith without having to listen to those purveyors of nonsense.”

Reflect on your upbringing

How has it changed as you’ve aged?

Describe your faith today

MONEY

Cornelius Vanderbilt 1794

With $100 borrowed from his parents, Cornelius Vanderbilt purchased a periauger (a flat-bottomed sailing barge) and began a ferry service between Staten Island and Manhattan.

At the time of his death in 1877, the Commodore was worth $105 million, a larger sum than in the United States Treasury at the time.

*If you haven’t started your business yet, take $100 (borrowed from your parents, if need be) and use it to start your business. Even if it is securing a domain name – anything to get the ship moving.

BONUS: Jim Koch 1949

“Two craft breweries open every day in this country. It is very competitive. But if it makes you happy, do it. You’re better off being happy than rich. Being rich is a booby prize for people who didn’t get what they really wanted.” 

*If it makes you happy, do it. Maybe the best advice all year. Drink a Samuel Adams and continue to work on your dream business.

ENTERTAINMENT

Joseph Fiennes 1970 – watch The Handmaid’s Tale

*Watch Fiennes almost win a Primetime Emmy in The Handmaid’s Tale.

FOOD

Jamie Oliver 1975 – beer bread

“Take beer bread, for example. All you need is 375g of flour, 3 teaspoons of sugar, and a 330ml bottle of fragrant beer. No yeast, no warm water, no kneading, no proving. The yeast and the air bubbles are in the beer already – you just mix it, bake it for 45 minutes, then eat it. Probably with a beer.”

*Listen to Outkast while making Jamie Oliver’s beer bread. Use Samuel Adams.

BONUS: Paul Bettany 1971 “The fact that in America bread lasts so long. You buy bread, and then it’s bread forever – it’s Forever Bread!”

SNUB – Vincent Price 1911 and Christopher Lee 1922 – two Draculas