365DOLF

NOAM CHOMSKY DAY

MIND

Noam Chomsky 1928

Excerpted from Chronicles of Dissent, 1992

Question: About the Pearl Harbor attack: you have a non-traditional view of the events leading up to that.

Chomsky: About an hour before Pearl Harbor, Japan attacked Malaya. That was a real invasion. The attack on Pearl Harbor was the colony, the military base on a colony of the U.S. An act of aggression, but on the scale of atrocities, attacking the military base on the colony is not the highest rank. 

*Start reading Chronicles of Dissent by Noam Chomsky today. Chomsky feels the abuses, cruelty, and hypocrisies of power more intensely than anyone.

BODY

Larry Bird 1956

In the loneliness of Boston Garden, Bird shot more than 300 practice shots. “I really don’t count my shots,” Bird said. “I just shoot until I feel good.”

*Get a friend to rebound for you as you take more than 300 shots. Shoot until you feel good.

CROSSOVER: FOOD – “In 2 ½ weeks I was off I ate ten gallons of ice cream and seven weddin’ cakes,” 

“I ate weddin’ cakes ’cause you knew they was gonna be good. Who would fuck up a weddin’ cake?”

SOUL

Emily Browning 1988

Did you grow up with religion? “I didn’t, actually. My dad is an atheist. When I was six, I asked, “What happens when you die?” He gave the same answer my character Laura gives in American Gods: “You go in the ground and worms eat you.”

*What do you think happens when you die?

MONEY

Yasiel Puig 1990

Puig did not seem too disturbed by the home burglary.

“I have too much f–king money in my life,” “I ain’t worried about that s–t. I have a f–king lot of money.”

*Money is not the key to happiness and that’s why some people feel like they have too much of it. Maybe Yasiel should invest in home security and donate what he saves to charity.

Investigate installing home security

ENTERTAINMENT

Ellen Burstyn 1932 – watch Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore

*Watch Ellen Burstyn win an Oscar in Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore.

FOOD

Sara Bareilles 1979 -pizza and hamburger

Do you still struggle with weight? “I’m comfortable, but I’m careful with what I eat. I’m still the pizza and hamburger girl, but I don’t do it a lot. It’s tough on the road when you pull off at the 97th truck stop of the day and have to choose between Wendy’s and McDonald’s again. It’s challenging.”

*Be a hamburger and pizza person today. Choose between Wendy’s and McDonald’s.

BONUS: Terrell Owens 1973 – “Get your popcorn ready” 

*Make perfect popcorn to celebrate Hall of Famer Terrell Owens’ birthday.

https://food52.com/recipes/24215-perfect-popcorn

SNUB – Johnny Bench 1947

GREEK FREAK DAY

MIND

Steven Wright 1955

“A conscience is what hurts when all your other parts feel so good.” “A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.”

*Have a bad memory today. Clear your conscience and make all your other parts feel so good.

BODY

Giannis Antetokounmpo 1994

“The best fitness tip I’ve received is to take care of your body before and after hard workouts. It’s important to stretch and address any injuries as soon as they happen.”

*Your reminder to take care of your body by stretching and address any injuries.

SOUL

Ryan White 1971

God chose Ryan to sow compassion in the heart of the nation.

*God will choose you to do his work. Are you listening?

MONEY

Sabrina Ionescu 1997

“Ducks Nation — I’ll see you next year. Let’s see some packed houses. Kobe — I’ll see you next year, too. Hope you keep watching. And WNBA — I’ll see you soon. Real soon, I promise. Just have some business to take care of first.”

*Make sure you take care of personal business before you dedicate your life to actual business.

ENTERTAINMENT

Judd Apatow 1967

Pineapple Express(2008, producer)                                Superbad(2007, producer)

Knocked Up(2007, writer, director, producer)

The 40-Year-Old Virgin(2005, writer, director, producer) Bridesmaids(2011, producer)

*On Judd Apatow’s birthday watch at least one of his top 5 movies again.

FOOD

Andrew Cuomo 1957

Q: Favorite food and restaurant?         A: “Anything on the menu at the Mount Kisco Diner.”

The “Instagram Favorites” on the Mount Kisco website can provide a whole day of gluttony.

Breakfast: COOKIE MONSTER PANCAKES – Blue Infused Pancakes, Signature Chocolate Chip Cookie Center and side of Whipped Cream []

Lunch: BRONX TALE WRAP – Breaded Chicken Cutlet, Mozz. Cheese, Pesto and Bacon with Fries []

Dinner: CHICKEN VODKA TACOS – Breaded Chicken Cutlet, filled with Penne Vodka and Mozzarella []

BONUS: Irv Robbins 1917 – Honey Almond Greek Frozen Yogurt for dessert

“We don’t just sell ice cream; we sell fun.”

CROSSOVER: MONEY – The job at a Baskin-Robbins in Honolulu “wasn’t exactly glamorous, but it taught me some valuable lessons,” Obama wrote. “Responsibility. Hard work. Balancing a job with friends, family and school.”

*Go to your local Baskin Robbins and get some Greek yogurt for dessert, combining the birthdays of Irv Robbins and the Greek Freak – Giannis Antetokounmpo.

SNUB – Sarah Rafferty 1972

BARF BOULDER DAY

MIND

Martin Van Buren 1782

“OK” came from the 1840 reelection campaign of Van Buren. Born in Kinderhook, N.Y., he had the nickname “Old Kinderhook.” Supporters used the shortened “OK” in rallies, and it took off from there.

*Any time you hear someone say “ok” today, tell them that it’s Martin Van Buren’s birthday and explain how “ok” came to be.

BODY

Christian Yelich 1991

“We’ve got a rock out there we call Barf Boulder,” Carpetta said. “Yelich is out there puking just like all the rest of the guys.”

*Find your own “Barf Boulder” and work out until you’re puking like MLB MVP Christian Yelich.

SOUL

Paula Patton 1975

“I enjoy all religions. I’m a Christian who has always enjoyed Christmas and who believes in Jesus, but I don’t belong to any particular denomination.”

*Here is your reminder that there are only 20 days until Christmas!

Which religions do you enjoy and why?

MONEY

Little Richard 1932

His first hit single, “Tutti Fruity,” was purchased for $50, and Little Richard’s contract gave him only half a cent for each record sold.

“I was a dumb black kid and my mama had 12 kids and my daddy was dead,” “I wanted to help them, so I took whatever was offered.”

By the time “Tutti Frutti” had sold 500,000 copies, Little Richard only earned $25,000 from it. 

*Always read the contract and fight for what you deserve.

ENTERTAINMENT

Walt Disney 1901 – watch Snow White and Seven Dwarfs (1937)

He won 22 Oscars. Watch the one that got him an Honorary Oscar for significant screen innovation.

*What memories did this bring back?

FOOD

Margaret Cho 1968 – beer can chicken

“I think the most beautiful, simple, poetic thing to make is a roasted whole chicken. Just rub the thing with cut lemons and good oil AND butter, stuff the cavity with the same lemons, stick in a hot oven – make sure to cover the top of chicken loosely with foil for the first 30 min so it doesn’t burn. It’s easy and really delicious and satisfying. Put a half empty beer can inside the chicken too! That’s a fantastic trick! It flavors and moistens the meat as well as cooking it faster from the inside!”

*Enjoy making this beer can chicken while listening to Little Richard. Enjoy eating it while watching a Disney movie of your choice.

https://www.foodrepublic.com/2011/04/01/talking-with-margaret-cho/

Get some Tutti Fruiti ice cream for dessert.

SNUB – George Armstrong Custer 1839 – don’t underestimate your enemies today

EMBRACE THRIFTINESS DAY

MIND

Jay Z 1969

“I’m hungry for knowledge. The whole thing is to learn every day, to get brighter and brighter. That’s what this world is about. You look at someone like Gandhi, and he glowed. Martin Luther King glowed. Muhammad Ali glows. I think that’s from being bright all the time and trying to be brighter.”

*This quote, from the best rapper alive, sums up 365DOLF.

BODY

Niykee Heaton 1994

A DIGITAL PDF GUIDE THAT LEADS YOU THROUGH 7 DAYS OF INTENSE, DETOXIFYING TRANSFORMATION. THIS GUIDE WAS CREATED BY NIYKEE, AS A TOOL TO HELP IMPROVE HER OVERALL HEALTH WHILE LOWERING TOXICITY LEVELS. A 7 DAY MEAL GUIDE, RELYING ON SOUPS, SHAKES AND JUICES.

*Download her PDF guide and start your 7-day detox.

SOUL

Nick Vujicic 1982

“No matter what you’ve done, no matter how bad you’ve blown it, God stands ready to accept and forgive you. He is waiting for you and His door is wide open.”

*It’s been a long year. It’s nice to know that God is willing to forgive your sins for an entire year. Check out his website for more inspiration.

https://lifewithoutlimbs.org/

God forgives you.

MONEY

Tyra Banks 1973

Embrace Thriftiness

Banks enjoys leading a thrifty life. She admits to taking hotel shampoo and soap from her room.

*Embrace thriftiness today. See how cheap you can be. Check out the Zen habits for 50 tips for frugal living.

The Cheapskate Guide: 50 Tips for Frugal Living

ENTERTAINMENT

Jeff Bridges – watch Crazy Heart

*Watch Bridges win an Oscar in Crazy Heart.

BONUS: Marisa Tomei 1964 – watch her win an Oscar in My Cousin Vinny

FOOD

Dennis Wilson 1944 – crock pot Beach Boys roast hoagies

*Listen to Jay-Z and the Beach Boys while making their crock pot roast hoagies, then enjoy said hoagies while watching The Big Lebowski, Crazy Heart, and My Cousin Vinny,

Crock-Pot Beach Boy’s Roast Hoagies

Wash it down with a Big Lebowski White Russian.

https://www.thekitchn.com/the-celluloid-p-16-8755

SNUB – Francisco Franco 1892

MY GIRL DAY

MIND

Anna Chlumsky 1980

Only Hang Out with Those Who Are Intellectually Stimulating.

*Try doing this today. It’s easier said than done. See if doing this makes your day better and then try to make it a habit if it does. Watch My Girl for motivation.

BODY

Amanda Seyfried 1985 – 5 Phase Workout

You’ll Need: A jump rope, a set of dumbbells, a floor mat, bench with an incline feature.

How it Works: 25 minutes long and broken into five 5-minute phases.

PHASE 1: 5 Minutes of Cardio Warm-Up []

PHASE 2: 5 Minutes of Upper-Body Strength Training: Bent-Over Dumbbell Rows []

PHASE 3: 5 Minutes of Lower-Body Strength Training: Reverse Lunges []

PHASE 4: 5 Minutes of Core Training: Double Crunches []

PHASE 5: 5 Minutes (or longer) of Fat-Burning Cardio Work []

*Train like Amanda Seyfried. Check off each phase. Watch her almost win an Oscar in Mank

SOUL

Benny Hinn 1952

“To experience a deeper dimension of God’s presence, your soul must hunger and thirst for God in the same way a deer pants for the safety and sustenance of water.”

*With just a month left, hopefully you have formed a deeper relationship with God or a deeper understanding of spirituality and your soul.

MONEY

Ozzy Osbourne 1948

“The guys at Metal Casino told me that their brand was all about being true, relevant and dedicated to the customer and that really resonated with me,”

“To me, that translated as keeping it real, keeping it original, and doing it all for your fans, and that’s all I’ve been trying to do my whole life.”

*With a month to go, hopefully your business plan is set – following Ozzy’s lead would be wise.

How will you keep it real?

Keep it original?

Do it for your fans?

ENTERTAINMENT

Julianne Moore 1960 – watch Still Alice

The present is a time that will not come again, so we should make the most of it while we can.

*Watch Julianne Moore win an Oscar in Still Alice.

BONUS – watch Chloe

Two of our birthday girls share more than a birthday. Amanda Seyfried and Julianne Moore star in the movie Chloe and share a few up close scenes together. NSFW

FOOD

Tiffany Haddish 1979

Breakfast – leftover chicken and fresh juice made with fruits and vegetables from her garden. Kale, chard, celery and strawberries, which she eats “right from the dirt.” []

Snack – dried apricots with almonds [] Lunch – a trip to Mel’s Fish Shack for some fried red snapper []

Snack – dill pickles dipped in Kool-Aid powder [] Dinner – “expensive food” like steak and lobster []

*Eat like Tiffany Haddish throughout today.

SNUB – Brendan Fraser 1968

R-E-L-A-X DAY

MIND

Charlie Puth 1991

“The advice that I wish I would have given myself is to not care about what other people are thinking.“

*It’s not too late to give yourself this advice. For the rest of the year, do not care what other people are thinking. You can go into the next year living this way.

BODY

Aaron Rodgers 1983

This workout is known for making quarterbacks like ARod puke with “Do or Do not, there is No Try”

*Any time you can mix a workout with motivation from Yoda, it’s a win-win.

https://jackedgorilla.com/aaron-rodgers-workout-routine/

SOUL

Nelly Furtado 1978

“I always remember that to be critiqued is part of being human; no one can escape it; it’s the price you pay for putting your vulnerability on display as a creative person. Failure is very important, as it is inevitability in life. Incredible growth, self-realization and reflection comes from failure.”

*Reflect on the last time you failed at something and how you grew from it

Listen to Nelly Furtado for inspiration.

MONEY

Gianni Versace 1946

Gianni said he only wants to employ people who aren’t as smart as him. He wants people who will carry out his orders without question. He wants everyone to think of him as some sort of living God.

*This would fall into the “what not to do category”. An example of how not to run your business empire. We know how things ended for Versace.

What kind of people do you want working for you?

ENTERTAINMENT

Britney Spears 1981

DUN DUN DUN. “Oh baby, baby” In just 3 seconds Baby One More Time announced a new superstar.

*Listen to Britney, bitch.

FOOD

Lucy Liu 1968 – Lucy Liu Crush Cakes

Let us end with some quiet, solemn meditation upon how wonderful Lucy Liu is.

*Listen to a mix of Nelly Furtado and Britney while making these Lucy Liu crush cakes and then watch the end of Kill Bill Vol. 1.

Crush Cakes: Lucy Liu

SNUB – Alfred Enoch 1988

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