Are you a clear communicator? Are you someone who’s effective and efficient in everything you do? If not, then simply your life and get rid of the fat…because Specificity Rules!
GYST #22: Specificity Rules
GYST #10: Posture Perfect
It’s so simple that it’s hard…get perfect posture and avoid neck and back problems with a few simple tips that’ll keep you thinking about elongating your spine every single day.
Keep rockin’ your workouts with great posture everyone!
Peace – R
GYST #8: Obey the Law
Are you one of those drivers who likes to roll through intersections without coming to a complete stop? Then you better G-Y-S-T and Obey the Law!
Stay Zen #12: Super Stair Exercises
You’re steps away from getting your workout in…literally. Anybody can get a great stretch and increase their heart-rate no matter where you are – so long as there’s a set of stairs around.
Check-out my Super Stair Exercises and take it one step at a time. Peace – R
GYST #2: Forgettabout “I used to”
Forgettabout using that infamous phrase “I used to” when it comes to health & fitness. Stop resting on your workout laurels of yester-year, and get it together today!
Stay Zen #11 – Best Automobile Exercises
Need a little neck and back relief from sitting in that rigid car seat for too long? Or perhaps your plane, train or bus is delayed and you really need to stretch it out.
No worries, because my Best Automobile Exercises are quick and to the point, and they get the job done. And if you try any of these exercises while in a moving vehicle – and obviously, never when you’re the one driving – be very careful and always wear your seatbelt. Enjoy – R
GYST #1: Get It Together
I know what you’re thinking. Here’s another no-nonsense East coast dude ranting about getting your life together when it comes to everything from dating to fitness. You’re right…but in a good way.
Stay Zen #10 – Most Inconspicuous Bus Stop Exercises
You’re waiting at the bus stop and it feels like an eternity, so what should you do? Don’t just stand there leaning into the street and creaking your neck to see if the bus in coming.
Get your workout in with my Most Inconspicuous Bus Stop Exercises. Enjoy – R
Stay Zen #9 – Top 5 Household Item Exercises
I confess. I didn’t make it to the gym or yoga class yesterday. That’s right, too busy getting this next episode of Stay Zen ready to publish.
But no worries, because I was able to get a quick workout in with my Top 5 Household Item Exercises. No BS here folks, because regardless of your financial situation or your super busy life, all it takes is a little creativity and discipline and bam! You got your workout in. Enjoy – R
Raise the Minimum Wage to $12
As President of the United States, that’s what I would do. That’s right, and I’d slash corporate taxes to offset the increased labor costs, thereby creating a zero-sum game of sorts – so the government gets their fair share of taxes and companies can still make profits and thrive.
Let me explain.
For the past 6 years I’ve lived a creative life that wasn’t about the white-collar world and its 9-to-5 days filled with coffee breaks and softball games (or maybe now it’s soccer). In the creative world, getting a job to support your passion is all about blue-collar and minimum wage, not to mention how difficult it is to even get a job. And who can live off $8 an hour? Do the math: $8 x 7 hours (with your mandatory breaks) equals $56. After the government takes their share, let’s be generous and call it $50. Times 5 days a week equals $250 – a measly $1000 a month.
Now who can claim their Independence – let alone afford health insurance – on $1000 a month?
Nobody can, unless you share a studio apartment with 3 other people and eat peanut butter and bananas every day. Sure, you can get lucky and land a server or bartender job where you’ll earn tips on top of that, but it’s not that much more. Trust me, I know. And the work is stressful and grueling, so always remember to tip your wait staff. And go for the 20%…it makes a difference.
Today the news said that 20% of Americans are struggling to meet their financial needs on a day-to-day basis. That’s 1 out of every 5 Americans who can’t make ends meet. Way too many.
So what should we do? Raise the Minimum Wage to $12
Happy Independence Day everyone…and don’t forget to get your workout in!
Enjoy – R