What a long week its been! Between work, chasing the kids around, or girls around (depending on what phase of life you’re in..) & getting into the gym, its finally the weekend & the grill is fired up! Now, if you’re a disciplined eater and conscious about taking care of your lean body, then you’re already second-guessing the decision to pig out.. How much salt is in the food their cooking? How much sugar is in all the stuff people are reaching for? These are the questions that often float through my mind, when I’m not eating at home, but lets be honest.. No one wants the scrutiny & negative attention from looking too straight-edge with your diet, at the party.. So, the question is.. Do I cheat & pig out on foods I shouldn’t normally eat? Or do I be strong and “turn the other Lean Cheek”? Let’s “dig in” and figure this out..

How Often Are You Eating Clean, & Do You Deserve A Cheat Meal
I’ve said a number of times that if you can eat clean 90% of the time, your body will make leaps and bounds of progress and it should only take a few months to transform your body.. The reality of it is, MOST people don’t eat clean and they have very little discipline in the kitchen.. Look around your gym.. How many people are actually boasting a low body fat percentage? My gym is full of guys who grunt and groan to push up the heavy weight, but they have higher body fat percentages because they’re not eating correctly.. I see many people who are performing consistent amounts of cardio, but still don’t have a flat stomach.. 80% of the way you look, is a reflection of the way you eat.. Your body won’t get better or get worse after one meal.. Its my believe that whatever you’re doing the most consistently will shine through in your appearance.. If you’re not eating clean, organic foods more than foods that are high in sodium, saturated fat, & sugar, then you’re body will not make struggle to improve..

Genetics Play an Important Part of this Decision..
The winner of the title is the one who is usually willing to sacrifice the most to get what they want.. If your genetics are staged to hold body fat, more like an endomorph, then you may even look like a cheater, when you only cheated a couple of times.. While on the other hand, an ectomorph will obviously be able to eat what they want and only grow lean mass because of it.. I’ve seen many endomorphs get lean and look amazing because their genetics blend beautiful dense bones, with lean strong muscle mass.. However, it takes a very high amount of disciplined to get to this point.. Limiting cheat meals is a good idea for a big-boned, body fat retaining type of physique.. Don’t kid yourself here.. If you’re serious about getting in shape and you’re holding body fat, eating that pizza is couterproductive & your body will show the effects of it..

Cheat Meals “Rev-Up” Your Metabolism?? I Don’t BUY it!
Yadie Yadie Yada!! Your metabolism is a reflection of the type of foods that your body is ingesting, & the activities your performing.. I don’t SUBSCRIBE to that fact that my body’s metabolism is benefiting more from eating pizza & chips, than sticking to chicken and vegetables.. No doubt, there’s types of “good” bacteria in these trashy foods that can provide a temporary aid to your immune system, but weighing your digestive system down with heavy fats & high sugars isn’t congruent with losing body fat, at any time.. If you’re focused on losing body fat, clean calories should be what you’re putting in your body MOST of the time..

Look at Lean, Caveman Bodies.. Take Note of Most Medieval Physiques.. What Were They Eating ALL the Time??
You can’t deny that your body, really is a cut and dry machine.. If you’re suffering from a Thyroid Condition, or any Genetic Illness that attacks the Immune System, then only a Doctor Should be Advising your on what to eat.. But, if you look at these lean & hard Medieval bodies, they lived off fresh Game Meat & Vegetables.. Their bodies were fat burning furnaces because they were active all day & had no sugar or additives/preservatives in their diet.. If it didn’t Run, Walk, Grow, &/or Respond to Sunlight, it wasn’t even on the Medieval Menu.. Take Notes of these cultures and apply what you can learn..

Now Let’s Get Serious.. Unfortunately, You Have to Satisfy that Craving..
I like the model of eating really clean (lean meats, vegetables, & fresh Fruit.. Pretty much any food that doesn’t contain sodium, sugar, or high amounts of Saturated Fats..) 90% of the time.. I eat around 4-5 meals a day, so it is conceivable that I could have a cheat meal every 2-3 days.. However, I WANT To stay lean.. I love looking & feeling great.. As I get older, I see many people jumping off the “Lean” boat, and it makes me feel even stronger and healthier that I’m sticking to my commitments.. I love the feeling when I get looked at twice.. I love when my girlfriend touches my body… I love breathing well, sleeping deep, and having a healthy blood pressure & heart beat.. I can’t wait to take my shirt off!!!  Because of all of these reasons, and I could name 100 more, I eat clean, organic foods & I’ll do it forever..  But unfortunately, I was fed Pizza & Ice Cream just enough when I was little, that my taste buds now quiver with joy right before that first bite of junk food.. McDonald’s Double Cheeseburgers melt in my mouth like a hot donut.. I DESPISE the way I feel when I’m done eating this food, but in that beginning moment, I’m in heaven.. SO, if I can stick to eating clean all week (not one cheat meal, with an occasional glass or two of red wine at night..) & not missing one of my cardio sessions, I will eat whatever my heart desires twice over the weekend, whenever I choose to do it.. I typically eat pizza till I feel sick & ice cream till my stomach burns with ache, but I guarantee that when its over & Monday rolls around, I have truly satisfied my craving & I don’t need it.. One of even two meals isn’t going to make or break your phsique (I’m a Mesomorph by the way) as long as you’re disciplined MOST of the time (I call “Most” 90% of the time..).. However, we all know, the longer you stay clean & off the junk foods, the quicker your body will change.. No doubt there..

Summary on Cheat Meals
I don’t think cheat meals are bad, and they can actually supply your body with “good” bacteria that you may be missing from clean eating over time.. I avoid dairy completely during the week because I have an allergy to those foods, but when I eat that pizza over the weekend, my body is supplied with the necessary bacteria from the cheese that I need.. I don’t feel great after I eat it, but I think there’s a little “good” in taking in this type of food once in a long while.. However, if you’re trying to cut body fat & tighten up your body to look like a Stud Statue, I suggest eating clean 90% of the time..

John Fit.. (Let Me Know How/If You Guys/Gals Cheat.. I noticed that most people are either Sugar-Fiends, or Salt-Fiends.. I’m a Sugar-Fiend Myself.. I love Sweets..)

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Well.. Our new site is finally here, and we’re excited about its growth.. Our “Fit Space” has already enrolled a number of guys and gals, & we see continued prosperity on the forefront.. Our Fitness Forumns have played host to a number of great conversations on working out, diet, & anything else that feeds our individual curiousities on how to get lean and toned.. The site is really hopping & I would encourage all of you to register for our “Fit Space” program, for nothing more than to have capabilities to comment in our Fitness Forumns and communicate with other members.. I’m already seeing a number of attractive bodies and great looking people with very outgoing & interesting personalities getting involved in the communication sectors, & its exactly what we hoped for.. The registration is very easy, & we’d love to have you.. I’m also doing most of my commenting & Q&A’s in the Fitness Forumns & Fit Space now, so Register through the quick process, & I’ll look forward to spending more time with you..

Lately, my workout and diet have been point blank on getting lean as I’ve been feeding my body nothing short of foods that are congruent with keeping my body fresh and toned.. These foods are low in sodium, saturated fat, & sugar.. My workouts have been very intense which is keeping athletic muscle on me, but also fat off of me (So there’s my Fitness Update.. Nothing Fancy).. As I continue to grow & develop with my body, I’m constantly eliminating strategies that don’t work for my body, & hanging on to the strategies that my body’s success can’t live without.. Along with these strategies comes conclusions, and then they metamorph into heavy opinions on how to achieve this type of body we all know as “Lean & Toned”.. I want to share a few of my Fitness Convictions with you in this post.. These are just some of the random thoughts I have with getting in shape and looking great.. These “John Fit” Principles are in no particular order, but do represent things I feel to be True in “Getting Fit” Mentally and Physically.. I am a thinker.. I’m the guy that Looks Deep into Life & “Things” because I’m always Wondering Why Things Are, the Way They Are.. What Do Successful People Have in Common? Is it a Strategy or Just Flat Out UnParalleled Discipline that Take them to the Top? I like Psychology & understanding all the idiosincricies that Come Along With it. But, questioning Things can often be Dangerous by keeping you on the sidelines (mentally) while You Should Be Checked Into the Game & Making Things Happen.. However, at the right time its good to reflect & we all have principles and realities that shape the way we see the world.. Here’s a few of my truths & convicted thoughts.. I understand much of what I think here may be controversial, & some things may seem to be clichique.. None-the-less, these are some thoughts on Life, tied in to Fitness..

Most people can immediately improve their image & self-esteem by losing body fat..
(I’ve never seen anyone look & feel better overweight than lean)

There is a big difference in losing weight & losing body fat..
(I like losing Body Fat but not too much weight)

It IS possible to gain muscle, & Lose Fat at the same time..
(It just takes patience and calculated dieting)

75% of the way you look, is due to the foods that you eat..
(Even Near-Perfect Genetics Can’t Trump a Bad Diet Forever)

The Most Highly-Nominated “Attractive” Bodies are between 7-11% Body Fat for Men, & 11-15% Body Fat for Women..
(Just My Opinion)

When a Man’s Body Fat Goes Below 7% Body Fat, this Can be hard on the Immune System
(Not Very Healthy & Can Make the Face Look “Too Thin” & Actually Worsen Your Looks.. This is very common among Ectomorphsl..)

Men: Your Most Attractive “Look” is Probably @ 8.5-9% Body Fat with Only an Average Amount of Muscle.
(This is where your clothes will Look the best on your Frame & Your Beach Body will Be the Most Shaped..)

When You Look Big & Bulky, It May Show You Care Too Much About Growing Your Muscles, and Not Enough About Growing Your Mind.. Is This Why They’re Called Meatheads?
(Lifting Weights is a Good Thing, But Overeating & Lack of Cardio to Grow Huge Muscle Isn’t a Strategy for a Polished Look..)

Most Women Aren’t Attracted to Big Muscles that Bust out of Shirts.. They Like Nice Abs & Long, Lean, Slim, Athletic Bodies.
(You”ve maybe heard me say this before)

Unfortunately, The Way You Look Does Matter When it Comes to Relationships, Sex, & Business.
Attractive Looks Receive More Benefits in the Beginning..
(Take Care of Yourself..)

After Attractive Looks Get Your Foot in the Door, You Better Have Something Upstairs or You’ll Be Cast Aside..
(Looks are Important, but Intelligence & Creativity will Trump it in the Long Run)

A Recent Men’s Health Poll Shows 86% of Women Would Rather Be With a Creative Man that Has little Wealth, than a Wealthy Man with No Creativity..
(Wealthy & Creative! That’s the Ticket!)

Carbs Are NOT the Enemy.. Sugar Is!
(You’ve Heard this Before)

The Winner Typically is the One Who’s Willing to Sacrafice the Most to Have What They Wanted..
(Drop the Excessive Cheat Meals.. Get Ahead By Cheating Less..)

The Leanest Bodies Have the Fastest Metabolisms..
(Work to Make Your Metabolism Faster)

The Most Important Thing YOu Can Do For Your Workout is.. Change It..
(YOur Body Adapts Quicker Than You Think..)

The Most Important Thing You can Do To Increase Your Intelligence is.. Read..
(Understanding Language & Words Refines Your Communication & Improves Intelligence)

Stress is by Far Has the Most Toxic Effect on Your Body.
(Teach Yourself to Relax & Calm Down)

The Best Way to Make Friends is.. Make People Feel Good About Themselves..
(Be Nice. Nobody Really Likes the Bully)

Stop Looking in the Mirror So Much..
(Some of the MOst Insecure People I’ve Ever Met, Constantly Look at Themselves in the Mirror & Start to Only See Flaws)

Confidence is.. Doing What You Enjoy, Being Who You Are, & Unaffected by Others Negative Perceptions..
(Most People Aren’t Comfortable With Who They Really Are.. Don’t be that Guy)

If YOu Aren’t Passionate About What You’re Doing, You Won’t Do it Well..
(Fall in love with the Process of Working out & Eating Right & the Results will Come)

I hope everyone is well and pluggin along at life.. Fitness is such a stress reliever for me & as I”ve mentioned in the past, is as much mental as it is physical.. I have the most confidence when I’m in shape & feel clean, so the root of my success stems my diet and workout routine.. I am going to stay on top of my workout and diet as this is an integral part of my success in anything because when I feel confident & healthy, I perform better at everthing.. Sorry for the “Deep Thoughts”, but wanted to open up some of the my associations between Between & Life.. I have so much of this stuff floating around in my mind that this will be Volume 1.. I’ll talk to you soon..

John Fit.. (Off to the gym for Cardio & Abs)

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(Getting in Shape Can Do Wonders For the Attractiveness of Your Face.. Larry Scott is the Cover Guy for Aqua Di Gio Cologne.. Larry Obviously Has Great Genetics, but Without Low Body Fat Levels from Exercsie & a Healthy Lifestyle, His “Look” Takes a Backseat to Less-Than-Perfect Features.. EVERYONE Has the Ability to Improve Their Appearance with Lean and Healthy Fitness..)

There are so many great things that happen when you get in shape & drop body fat levels.. First of all, reducing the risk of illness is something that has become the most important to me.. Getting lean, and looking toned used to be the biggest advantage for me to getting in shape, but its now “riding shotgun” to the health of my “ticker” (Ticker=Heart.. I’m fresh out of the gates, riding the Pun’s & Metaphors hard.. ) The most common theme on my site is creating a better “look” to give you more confidence, but this is never to be overshadowed by the inner-cleansing from exercise and wellness.. Scary concepts like, high blood pressure, heat attacks, & diabetes are common topics of conversation around my family dinner table, so believe me when I say, turning and burning miles on the treadmill & eating clean, natural foods is to keep me from falling victim to illnesses wrath! HOWEVER, since we’re doing all this work to detoxify our bodies & keep our heart beating like a new drum, you’ll be glad to know that your “look” is also improving.. In this post, I’m not talking specifically about your abs, or your chiseled arms, but specifically about your face.. Your face will improve dramatically by cutting body fat and getting in shape.. Everything from the sharpness in your eyes, to the overall shape of your face will improve with lower levels of body fat, tipping the scales on your attractiveness!

Attractive Eyes Hide Behind Body Fat & Unhealthy Habits..
When I’m having a conversation with anyone, I spend most of my time looking into their eyes.. The eyes can tell so much about your health.. An unhealthy, non-lean body often shows off, bloodshot or red eyes, accumulated bags under the eyes, &/or tired looking, sagging of the eyes.. These are all signs of a body & immune system that isn’t operate at its highest quality. There is no cream that can take care of this. A cream may temporarily mask this, but your best prescription for more attractive eyes, is ample internal hydration from drinking water, sunblock, & a natural, organic, lean muscle diet.. The eyes really can present so much about someones health.. Not sleeping well? Your eyes will show it sag and look tired.. Been drinking too much?? Your eyes will look dehydrated and bloodshot.. Eating too much saturated fat? The swelling and bags under your eyes from internal inflammation will reflect it.. Attractive, lean, healthy bodies typically have crystal clear pupils & tight, moisture-rich skin surrounding their eyes that come from hydration within the body, not lotions slapped on top of the skin .. Just how body fat makes your body sag, it has the same negative affect on your eyes.. Body fat overtime will create a sagging, lazy, droopy-the-hound dog look to your eyes that gets worse over time.. Food allergies and histamines may be keeping your eyes from looking fresh as well, and I will be posting on that later.. Many people have un-realized food allergies that they continue eating keeping them bloated & swollen looking from triggered inflammatory responses inside the body. We’ll dig into more of that detail later.. I’ve noticed that people who lose body fat and have nice lean attractive bodies, also have the most attractive eyes.. Make sense??

Your Face Shape Will Improve When you Start Cutting Body Fat..
“Beauty is in the bones”.. I heard a Dr. say that once on TV and it really is true.. Genetic bone structure determines your “frame” which is the foundation for your look, especially for your face.. I’ve seen skinny facial bone structures that look better with added LEAN mass making their face look fuller, and I’ve seen naturally round faces that look best as dry and thin as they can get it.. Remember, we want LEAN, not skinny.. Skinny sags your body and your face.. This is the effect of a Low Carb Diet (Remember the Katie Holmes Crash Low-Carb, only Lettuce & Grapefuit Eating Diet.. She’s since improved her look by probably adding more nutrients to you her diet, but that was a pretty “gaunty” & scary, skinny face..) Thin or Wide Facial Frame is all pre-determined by your genetics, but neither scenario looks best with added body fat.. Getting lean and dropping body fat with give you a tighter, stronger jaw line, that creates more shape & defined sharpness to your face that is more of an attractive look.. Also when you lose body fat, expect a bigger, brighter smile that isn’t overshadowed by puffy cheeks.. When you first lose body fat, its common for the muscles in your face & free radicals in your skin to go through a period of adjustment and re-contouring that will improve & looks better and better with time.. This is common among people who lose a lot of body fat quickly.. It’s almost as if their body suit, the skin and muscle, are a bit lagging with your new found work ethic and discipline.. Your skin will tighten & suction to the leanness in your face over time, so don’t quit working hard or eating clean because your look isn’t quite great yet.. The longer you stay lean, the more toned and balanced your chiseled face will look..

(Tom Cruise has one of the most prominent faces in Hollywood.. I’d guess he was around 10-12% Body Fat in the Pic on the Left, & around 15-17% on the Right.. Look How his Grin on the left is more attractive than his Smile on the Right.. The Smile’s Supposed to Be Better! But, Not When Puffy, Fat Cheeks are in the Way.. Also, where’d the Jawline go on the right & who invited the Extra Chin? His Square-Jaw is one of his best features, but when Body Fat Invades, You can see how it even interrupts your Smile.. Top Gun wouldn’t cast that guy on the right huh.. Tom’s $20 Million Dollar Actor When He’s Lean)

What Body Fat Level Do I Have to Reach To See A Big Improvement??
Glad you asked! Anytime you’re losing body fat, your face is improving as well.. But hence the term, body fat.. Not just weight loss.. Your focus needs to be losing only body fat & maintaining lean muscle weight.. Losing weight could mean burning muscle as well, which could lead to lack of tone in your face.. Going from 15% to 10% body fat is where the most noticeable difference in your facial appearance comes in for men.. For women, going from 25% body fat to 15-17% is the leap that makes others say, “Wow! You look amazing!” When you get that response, they’re not talking to your new abs covered underneath your shirt (although you can’t wait for them to see that too!), they’re responding to the difference in the shape of your face.. I can look at persons a face and accurately predict what their stomach looks like.. Everything from the shape of your face and how tight & toned your jawline is, to the clarity of your skin & eyes, tells the story of what’s going on inside your body.. Ridding fat off your body & keeping it off, will insure a more attractive look for your physique AND for your face..

Quick Tips to Keep Your Face Lean & Sexy..

• Never Cut Cardio out of Your Regimen.. Muscle is Great, but at the sacrafice of Body Fat, its not worth it.. Be patient with Putting on Muscle to Stay Toned & Keep Your Face From Showing the Effects of Bulking..
• Avoid High Saturated Fats- Saturated Fat Like Fried Food Create Inflammation in Your Body.. Good Fats Like Avocado Aid in Eliminating & Calming inflammation, which Keeps “Puffiness” Down in Your Facial Cheeks & under your eyes..
• I Personally Avoid Dairy- If you think you may have a food allergy, start with eliminating Dairy.. Its one of the Most Common Food Groups that Cause Swelling from Histamine Reactions inside Your Body..
• Eat High Levels of Fruits and Veggies- Not Only do Fruits and Veggies have high levels of fiber that keep fat off & metabolism burning, but they also contain nutrients to keep your skin bright & organs flushed of toxins..
• Drink Water- Water is the best hydration for your body.. Diet Coke is not.. Drink Water to Flush Toxins, & don’t worry about Water Retention.. If sodium Levels are in check, you won’t get “Puffy” from Water Renention, but Only Look Brighter & Hydrated From the DeTox that Only Water Can Provide..

John Fit.. (Whever you are in the World, I Hope You Are Well!)

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(Top Clothing Manufacturers Like Calvin Klein Want Their Models To Have Low Body Fat With ONLY Athletic Muscle..)

I’m constantly throwing out “How To’s” on getting in shape with your diet & the “ins & outs” of great workout routines, but none of this matters if you aren’t willing to be discipline and show signs of commitment.. I want to take some time in this post to talk about goal setting for your new physique and get you a little pumped up to keep up your hard work.. I’ll be honest.. I’ve been on such a roll lately with my personal progress.. I noticed my bodyfat creeping up a bit and my body feeling a tad bit sluggish about a month ago.. But since I’ve started this blog, it’s been the best thing in the world for my personal fit strategy.. Writing for you guys on my ideas of getting that great lean beach body is something that I really love doing, but I’ve also become quite the reader of my own work and its flipped my focus into overdrive.. Staying motivated is something that doesn’t come to tough to me.. As I’ve mentioned in past articles, I’m a bit of an OCD personality, so when I want something I become pretty obsessed with getting it (Not dangerously obsessed, but it’s a healthy quality, I would like think).. I want to address here how I set my goals and create an obsession with taking care of my body, and the rewards that come with a great feeling/looking body..

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“Nothing gives one person so much advantage over another as to remain always cool and unruffled under all circumstances.” Thomas Jefferson (James Dean looked much cooler than Thomas J, so he got the spot..)

I said I was not only going to work your body out, but I would also exercise your mind. Well, here I am delivering a little food for thought.. I see very few people who have that classic cool derived from a James Dean, a Marlon Brando, or a Clint Eastwood (Yeah.. I think Clint was cool as ice).. There are a few principles you can drive into your personality that I’ve noticed are commonalties among the coolest & most successful people I’ve ever met. Now, understand I’m a very deep thinker (sometimes to a fault) but this is the reason I’m now able to control any situation without being controlling (I don’t mean controlling in a negative way.. I’m in control of myself) and read people accurately. I read body language like a book, I habitually pay attention to voice tone, and I intuitively study eye contact. I’ve seen the strong and confident, and worked with the insecure and confused. I’m going to lay out a few things that you should add to your character that will make you become a leader and a guy/or girl people want to be around all the time.

First of all, know that there is no technique or line that gives you these qualities. This has to become who you are. Its an energy people feel, and it doesn’t necessarily come with words. Its very tough to add something to who you are that doesn’t come natural, but I figure after doing anything consistently for 90 days it will become habit.

Understand who you are and be REAL- Before anything can be done with passion and conviction you have to belief in it 100%. If you are acting in a way that is not you, people will pick up on it immediately and label you as insecure. If you are a Pianist, be a pianist all the time! Don’t be afraid to talk about The Piano. Teach people how to play the Piano, and when someone asks you something other than Pianos & you don’t know the answer, Respond with, “I don’t know.. Ask me about the Piano though.. That’s my specialty!” And smile.. I’m not saying be one dimensional, but it is important to figure out who you are, what you stand for, and commit to it fearlessly. Which leads me to #2..

Become Fearless & Honest- I have no fear of talking to ANYONE. I will talk to anyone about anything.. I’m not afraid to tell a girl she’s beautiful, I’m not afraid to tell an older businessman I think he’s full crap, I’m not afraid to admit when I’m wrong, & I’m always honest (without being hurtful). Become a person that never runs & hides and can be comfortable in any situation. And if you’re not comfortable in a really bad situation, then don’t be afraid to say.. I’m not comfortable here.. and Leave.. Be Fearless and be Honest.. Honesty is something I can’t help but respect. When someone’s not being honest, I know it immediately. And when you lose trust with anyone, its very tough to earn back. You can make wrong things right, but when you deliberately deceive people, you will get shut out forever! (Marlon Brando doesn’t like what he’s hearing this picture.. I think he’s gonna get real honest with his lady friend!)

Stop Caring What Other People Think About You & Relax- Show me a leader that was liked by everyone. It doesn’t exist. I’ve found most people are walking around life totally insecure about themselves. If someone isn’t open to your opinion or is negative on who you are, its probably because they have a problem with themselves. If you are being the REAL You, then intelligent people will pick up on your confidence and respect you for anything you say.

Make People Feel Good About Themselves- I never lose the chance to tell someone something nice that will make them feel good about themselves. Like I said, most people are insecure and have a low self-esteem.. If you make someone feel value, they will be addicted to being around you. Try seeing the positive side of everyone & exploit that. The checkout lady @ the grocery store the other day was a little old, obviously not happy with her job, seemed to be down on life. But I noticed that she had an interesting blue tint to her eyes. So, I said curiously, “Wow.. Your eyes are beautiful.. What color blue is that?” She immediately responds with, “Sky blue! Some people think they are cobalt-looking but they are sky blue”.. ha.. She lit up! I smiled and said, “Well the sky IS blue like your eyes & it’s a beautiful day, and so are you.” Her smile had no end.. I made her feel good about herself & making people smile makes me feel good.. This is a great habit to get into..

Slow Down and Listen Up- One my best friends is 67 years old, and I’ve learned so much from this guy. He listens more than speaks and asks me more questions about me than talks about himself. He also speaks slowly and thinks before he talks. As I’ve blossomed from boy to man, I’ve found this to be what successful people do. I’ve spent time with many young people that talk 100 miles an hour and love talking about themselves. Get in the habit of speaking slowly and clearly, and become genuinely interested in other people. That is Rule #1 in making friends, right..

I could rant & rave about this stuff for pages and pages, but I’m not Dr. Phil and don’t want to appear that way. I see many things happening around me that have so much negativity and insecurity in it that its doing no one any favors. The bottom Line is: Figure out who you are & become an expert on you. Be very honest and passionate with how you feel about the world, and at the very worst, you will earn respect & trust, and that is a very precious gift! These are all qualities that are a part of who I am today, not necessarily who I’ve always been. Keeping your cool and having personality is like a muscle. You have to work it out & over time it develops! Take this mentally fit formula and plug it into who you are to establish a leadership mentality! (And the crowd goes wild! The applauding & cheering is so loud and amazing.. Yay! Yay! haha)

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