tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31061950977840475042026-10-10T02:19:50.437-04:00...always think improvement.Steve Barichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17313497732966144651noreply@blogger.comBlogger203125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3106195097784047504.post-72086270166623066442014-12-31T15:23:00.000-05:002014-12-31T15:23:26.756-05:00

Every year I set goals for myself. Not so much resolutions, but overall objectives for things that I want to work on. In 2013, for example, my mission was health. I succeeded in that by losing over 30 lbs, and now I'm helping dozens of others do the same thing. In 2014, my mission was cash flow. Turns out that while that was basically what worked, I actually skipped a beat and ended up finding

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I have a saying that works for me when it comes to motivation: Be merciless with yourself. It sounds like a harsh concept. After all, we spend our formative years being told to love ourselves, that we're perfect just the way we are. We go to great lengths to avoid the kind of self-criticism that can lead to all kinds of disorders. Yet for me it works. It works because I start from a position of

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5:30 a.m.. Monday, September 29. That's the start of my 21-day personal productivity challenge. Three weeks doesn't sound like much, but when you're looking at life-changing strategies it can be daunting. Especially at 5:30 in the morning. The first step is always the hardest, but when you're motivated -- I mean really motivated -- to get back in shape and get all your important business

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It's about that time of year again, when I start looking at how I've done so far and what I need to work on for the last quarter. Holy crap...the last quarter starts next week!! Better get a move on then... This year, I'm setting myself a 21-day productivity challenge. This challenge is based on a number of useful resources, including Eben Pagan's "Wake Up Productive," Craig Ballantyne's "

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How my morning went: 5:55 "Good morning Daddy!! Happy Fathers Day!!!" "mmmph" "Here's your present!" (Dad key chain and a...chocolate piano!!) "I'm going to make you breakfast in bed!" "Awesome! What are you going to make?" "I'll start with coffee..." (5 minutes later) "ok, I don't exactly know how to make coffee. Can you make me an egg?" "lol sure..." (after egg) "Thanks! You can go back to

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The results are in, and Ontario has elected a Liberal majority government. Even Conservative strongholds like Peterborough and Northumberland County have tilted to the left. And unsurprisingly, the Facebook reactions are hilariously hysterical: [the election results] SUCK.. dark days ahead. Everyone that voted them in should be moved to a special town...far, far away. Shocking. Truly. It's

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Let’s face it, sometimes we single guys meet single ladies. And sometimes, that leads back to our place. And sometimes we get caught without our basic hospitality skills in place because, frankly, we’re single and there isn’t much reason to stay stocked up. Except now there is, because she’s right there, and you have one thing in your fridge to offer her. If she’s not down with a glass of

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In my never ending quest to find better, healthier, and cheaper ways to do things, I've come across a ton of websites (so many I'm not even going to list them) discussing the many MANY merits of coconut oil. I've switched to coconut oil for about 90% of my regular cooking (organic butter and olive oil round out the list of course). It's fantastic with beef, chicken, fish, you name it. But aside

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Most people these days, including myself are glued to their smartphones. For the most part this can be explained away by the usefulness of the things: they keep us connected, bringing and sending information and ideas with an unprecedented efficiency. But they're also notorious time wasters. If you catch yourself checking email or Facebook first thing in the morning and delaying your morning

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Every week I try to get my daughter focused on a new “value” that will help to engender respect and courtesy, and make her the kind of person other people want to be around. And because of that, you get to work on that word too :) This week’s word is “hospitality.” Dictionary.com offers the following definition: 1. the friendly reception and treatment of guests or strangers. 2. the quality or

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When faced with an immediate crisis, many people (I'd say most) go into a panic and start worrying about the worst that could happen. Instead, take action on the one solution you KNOW will work. It might cost money up front. It might take a bit of time. But what you gain is respite from the crisis itself, and a chance to gain a little altitude on the situation. This way, you can seek out a more

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Last week, Buzzfeed ran up one of its longer but curiously more profound lists entitled "37 Things You'll Regret When You're Old." Although littered with GIFs (as Buzzfeed tends to do), the actual list is worthy enough of attention. In fact, I'm posting the list with my own commentary here as 37 Things You'll Regret At The End Of 2014. Because I don't think there's anything here I or anyone else

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A lot of people have asked what supplement routines I follow for fat loss and muscle gain. I have to say I’m flattered: while I’m not exactly fitness model stature (yet LOL), I have done a lot of work over the last year and lost a considerable amount of fat while maintaining and even building my muscle tone. So, here it is...the whole routine (including what I eat and when). Just remember, none

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Twas the week before Christmas and all though the house everything was in shambles. Too much to do and not enough time. More shopping to be done, presents to wrap, cookies to bake and decorating await. Oh the hustle and bustle, the extra work and the stress. Is it any wonder you feel like the Kranks? If your holiday season rings in more stress than joy, you’re not alone. Consider these

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With a goal-oriented platform like The Man Sphere, you had to know I was eventually going to start blogging about 2014. There's only a month left of this year, after all! One of the major stumbling points I've encountered over 2013 is time. There never seems to be quite enough, and so I'm resolving now, well in advance of the new year, to start managing my time better. My routine does get

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Yesterday I ran an experiment with an online operation called "The Task Pay." The test was simple: run traffic to the website, reach the "instant payment" threshold, and then see if they actually follow through. The first challenge of legitimacy failed: the supposed pay scale is $5 for click referrals, and $10 for signups. As it turns out, my balance went up by $10 for every click. What's worse,

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If you’re serious about making a solid commitment to a muscle-building program, you need to be very careful of who you take advice from. Bodybuilding and fitness is literally a multi-billion dollar industry with new websites popping up every single day. Many of the so-called “experts” out there really don’t have a clue of what they’re talking about and are only motivated by pushing expensive

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When it comes to dating (or even seducing) a woman, confidence is vital. Women often equate “self confidence” with the ability to be successful. While many men believe that women look for successful men because they’re likely to make more money, that’s simply not true. While it’s a given, women actually look for successful men because they’re more likely to be satisfied. So you may be wondering

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There are 4 essential steps you must take if you want to succeed with any project. A project is anything that requires a plan. It can be simple like making a plan to go to a movie, or could be complicated like setting up an Internet business. But simple or not, if you want your project to succeed you need to take the these four steps: Step 1 Picture the Purpose. Before you start any project you

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Summer may be over, but there’s nothing like a great cookout in the brisk fall air! Here are 11 tips to making the best pork ribs of your late BBQ season (you can transfer some of these inside if you want to do them in the oven…but who says you can only fire up the grill in the summer?): 1. Purchase ribs that are evenly covered in meat. In other words, don’t buy a slab that is fatty on one

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Julia Mei is a talented and ambitious young lady who’s always interested in new challenges. She was born in China, and raised in Canada; fluent in both English and Mandarin. She began her training in dance and piano when she was 4 and this eventually led to her vigorous training in the other arts such as singing and acting as well as modeling. She is also a talented pianist, makeup

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With energy costs higher than they have ever been in recent history, it pays to find ways to save money on your home heating bills. Here are some tips that are easy, cost effective and will all add up to reduce your home heating bills by a significant amount! You don’t need to be Bob Villa either. Some take just a minute or two. Now is the time to start thinking about them, and even small

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Summer is coming to a close, and that means the social season is just starting to heat up. If you're planning on hosting any game day parties, you'll need snacks. One of our favourites is coconut shrimp. If you love coconut shrimp, here are three different but very good coconut shrimp recipes to try, whether the guys are over for a game or you just need a quick appetizer for a

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Work sometimes provides interesting opportunities to hurt myself in various creative ways. A few weeks ago, we determined that an interesting approach to engaging audiences with our series would be to look at the martial arts aspect. This lead directly to me whacking myself in the head with a piece of wood. OK, it was a staff, and yes I have training, and yes I got sloppy. That's all beside the

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With a flair for dramatic images and a boundless energy for her work, Amanda (Amandy) Ranger has leaped up the social media mountain and attained a following and a fandom that is rapidly accelerating. A social worker by trade, her passion for her chosen occupation reflects her personal drive and motivation, especially when it comes to making a real difference. But to balance her life,

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