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Book Review of John F. Kennedy Portrait of a President

Posted by Pascal Landshoeft

Jun 17, 2014 2:30:00 AM

Book Review  of John F. Kennedy Portrait of a President

 

What would you do if you faced the world at the brink of annilation? How does a political leader keep a clear head while the world is looking up to his administration? How does it affect you personally and your beloved ones? Hugh Sidey delivers incredible insight into the life and mind of John F. Kennedy in his book “John F. Kennedy: Portrait of a president”.

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Topics: Think Deeper

Cheapest and easiest way to stay fit (advanced)

Posted by Pascal Landshoeft

Jun 15, 2014 4:34:00 PM

Convict Conditioning Progressions

Cheapest and easiest way to stay fit (advanced)

There are many excuses to not start training. I have no time, I have back problems, I ate too much yesterday and this is just to name a few. This Nike spot might help for getting things into perspective. My excuse was "I don't have the right gear" even though I had perfect runners out of a special shop in Munich. Not having a workout plan to get fit is a valid excuse. Especially beginner workouts and workout plans have a tendency to either be to challenging or boring for my taste. For strength I found a very interesting approach: Convict Conditioning.

 

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Topics: Starting strength routine

How long does it take to lose weight?

Posted by Pascal Landshoeft

Jun 13, 2014 10:11:00 PM

How long does it take to lose weight

 

Many sites on the Internet make big promises and fool their readers into believing that you can lose fat while stuffing your face with burgers or completely denying your body one sort of nutrition. There are some very interesting examples like Frank Medrano who maintains a high level of strength as a vegan. But why let yourself in for a stringent diet regime when the basics are so simple to get started.

 

A simple equation to make losing weight easy

 

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Topics: Motivation

5 steps to run faster, get stronger and be smarter

Posted by Pascal Landshoeft

Jun 13, 2014 12:01:00 PM

5 steps to run faster, get stronger and be smarter

 

1. Set SMART goals

It doesn't matter if you want to run faster, lift more weights or be the smartest person in the room. Everything begins with a goal that derives from a burning desire within you. As long as you do not know why you are setting the goal you will easily get distracted by other things which are seemingly more important. Simon Sinek's TED Talk will help you to clearer identify your purpose and why it is relevant to have an overarching positive value concept.

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Topics: Motivation