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#Writing: So…Where Do You Begin? Just Write

Posted on September 30, 2020 by Robert P.

There was a commercial I saw a long time ago with NBA Hall-of-Famer Allen Iverson, and it went something like this. Iverson provided the narration and said, to the effect, “A jump shot can get you many things…” as this … Continue reading →

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#Exercise Apps and Devices: Cheating – Who Really “Loses” There?

Posted on June 8, 2019 by Robert P.

It is good to sometimes not know everything. Some people like to call that being “naïve,” but there’s something to be said about not knowing all the bad or unpleasant, shady stuff out there. When I was in the Army, I learned of some … Continue reading →

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#GymMotivation: When Haters Attack

Posted on September 12, 2018 by Robert P.

This is my girlfriend, Nellie. Believe it or not, she is the one who suggested I write this blog post about what happened a few days ago when this picture was posted on social media. First off, when I posted … Continue reading →

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#Writing: Why The Thought Of No One Seeing My Work Is Motivation For Me

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Robert P.

I’ve been writing for about 25 years. I began writing at the age of 12, mainly because I didn’t feel that what I wanted to say was important; I didn’t figure others wanted to hear it. I wanted to express myself … Continue reading →

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#Success: Why You Should Talk About It As Often As You’d Like

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Robert P.

Yesterday, a Facebook friend posted this on her timeline, to the effect: “You are more likely to reach your goals if you don’t talk about them.” I wasn’t really sure if that was sarcasm or meant to be serious. I … Continue reading →

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#MondayMotivation: 10 Ways To Stay Motivated

Posted on August 14, 2016 by Robert P.

1. Mentally prepare for it on Sunday. It’s baffling how every week, people act as if Monday snuck up on them. It comes at the same exact time from one week to the next and it will be there whether you want it … Continue reading →

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#DontGiveUp: Those Who Say “It Will Never Happen” Are Speaking Of THEIR Limitations, Not Yours

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Robert P.

It happens to a lot of us. We reach that point in life where we realize our dreams. Something we would absolutely LOVE to do. That dream in which you can’t even put into words as to the level of … Continue reading →

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Not Everyone Wants To See You Succeed…And This Includes So-Called “Friends” and “Family”

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Robert P.

Have you ever been to Red Lobster, or any market where you can see the lobsters in the tanks? If you look closely, you’ll notice something interesting. Often, there are 10-15 lobsters in the tank, maybe more. Most of them … Continue reading →

Posted in Friends, Hard Work, Jealousy, Success | Tagged consistency, dedication, determination, devotion, disguised, drive, enemies, friends, friendship, goals, hard work, hard-working, haters, jealousy, motivation, progress, sacrifice, stagnant, success, successful, ugly jealousy, will, work ethic | 15 Comments

A Few Ways You Can Stay Motivated To Keep Going To The Gym (Or Other Daily Exercise) Especially If You’re NOT A Gym Junkie

Posted on August 1, 2014 by Robert P.

I’m a very humble person and not often will you hear me compliment myself, but I took this picture a few weeks ago and I have to admit…I look pretty good. Even though I did say a few weeks ago, … Continue reading →

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