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Amateur ˈ|amətər| A person who engages in a particular activity simply for the love of it, and is not paid for their work. – Professional |prəˈfeSHənl| A person who is competent and skilled in a particular activity, and is paid for their work. Are you a Professional? When the modern Olympic Games were founded in … Continued
Toxic – ˈtäksik Poisonous. Relating to or caused by poison. Very bad, unpleasant, or harmful. In finance, denoting debt that has a high risk of default ORIGIN: Greek: toxikon (poison for arrows) from toxon (bow) Are your 2016 goals toxic? Of all places, it was a yoga workshop. Maybe the scene shouldn’t surprise me. Many Yogis … Continued
When I asked the celebrated track cyclist what he planned to do after volunteering as chef de mission for the Toronto 2015 Pan-Am Games, his answer revealed what many pee-wee hockey coaches, board members and charity event organizers already know. “Protect my lifestyle!” he replied with a smile. He was noticeably exhausted, and he swore … Continued
Countless studies trumpet the long-term health benefits of physical exercise. But David Ford provides all the proof that I need. Canada’s most successful slalom canoeist is about to turn 49, but he’s still actively competing at an international level. The 1999 slalom world champion and five-time Olympian has paddled for our country for a mind-blowing 32 … Continued
Human power is underrated. It contrasts against other energy systems where energy used means less energy in the bank. In the human energy system, you gain more energy by using your energy. Think of exercise. Getting out of bed and strapping on your shoes can be exhausting. Showing up to the training group, running in … Continued
Set goals that will boost both well-being and productivity By Adam Kreek, CBC Sports Posted: Jan 04, 2016 4:58 PM ET Last Updated: Jan 04, 2016 5:02 PM ET Other popular blog posts: How to set your Personal Vision and Purpose Read this How Can Personality Indexing Increase Measurable Results? Read this
Weekly sleep average more important than daily number By Adam Kreek, CBC Sports Dec 08, 2015 4:27 PM ET One of the keys to overcoming challenges I’ve faced — rowing across the Atlantic, raising two young children, overcoming an addiction to Dragon’s Den — has been some well-planned shut-eye. As an Olympic rower, I knew that quality sleep would help me … Continued
Not innovation. Not finance. Not strategy. In a disruptive marketplace, it’s teamwork that will give you and your organization the advantage. Why? Because excellent teamwork is incredibly rare. In a world of disruptive technologies and business models, excellent teamwork sets your team apart from competitors by empowering both ambition and engagement. Envy, mistrust, sabotage and … Continued
With the NBA season ready to kick into gear, I thought that I would post a quote from one of the sport’s most successful coaches. It’s no surprise that Phil Jackson delivered the above quote on teamwork. By ensuring a culture of engagement, Phil found regular and repeated success as a player, coach and executive. … Continued
What’s your relationship to Stress? Hans Selye was the man who coined the term “stress”. Most languages have now accepted his concept of stress into the lexicon of most languages. Selye was born in Vienna and raised in Komarno, Slovakia which at that time belonged to the Austrian-Hungarian Empire. He later conducted most of his … Continued
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