December 6th marks one year I’ve committed to regularly going to the gym and strengthening my body and mind. It’s not too often that one can make a New Years resolution and a year later continue to benefit from it. It’s been a very long journey and I’m excited to finally share my experiences with you all. I hope that this testimony helps others commit to living their best life possible. Continue Reading…
Yesterday was a beautiful Thanksgiving. I had the company of my family and close friends, great food, and lots of laughter and joy.
I thought it would be a good idea to post some positive affirmations reminding ourselves what is really important. A lot of us live day after day with the same bad attitude and wonder why things aren’t getting better. Instead, let’s start our day right by setting the following expectations for ourselves. So raise your hand and repeat after me: Continue Reading…
Hi, I’m AJ McClary, I’m 195 lbs of lean muscle, and the government says I’m fat. I am, of course, not in anyway fat or unhealthy. The National Institute of Health simply uses BMI (Body Mass Index) to estimate, based on one’s height, the category of obesity American’s fall under. My BMI is 26, which is just above the normal range and considered “overweight”. Continue Reading…
Whether you’re struggling because of our current economical conditions or just trying to save a few bucks, cleansing your monthly spending expenses is a great way to make yourself feel good and get back to your roots. It’s amazing how much you really don’t need. Most of the time, buying things doesn’t make a difference in your wellbeing. I encourage you to do an assessment of your monthly spending and see what simply isn’t needed.
Coaching is such a powerful mechanism that can do wonders for your personal and professional life—especially if you’re a creative entrepreneur like me. Over the years, I’ve been so lucky to have found great mentors that have helped me achieve greatness in every opportunity I’ve sought after.
I’m lucky to have been exposed to many methodologies of time management. I’ve come to realize that time is your most important form of compensation. The “work less” and “make more” approach is challenging, but once it’s mastered it can be life transforming. Here are a few things I’ve learned to help get things done in the shortest amount of time:
It’s amazing how quickly you can hit rock bottom. You see it everyday-companies who have been around a long time are closing their doors permanently. Circuit City, Linens in Things, and CompUSA are a few examples who have filed bankruptcy protection and liquidated assets. Turn on the news and you’ll hear how sorry everyone feels that their favorite stores are closing, people are loosing jobs, and investors are experiencing huge losses.
For the past few months, we’ve heard a lot about the state of the economy. We’ve seen the stock market in its worst condition since the Great Depression. We’ve seen a recession so large that jobs are cut nationwide and the national unemployment rate is at record setting highs. We’ve seen age-old businesses close their doors permanently and I have no doubt that our elections this year we’re swayed by our “struggling” economy.