Healthy Lifestyle

  • Resilience

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    Watching the Olympics
    has been an uplifting reminder for me.  The sport of it is fun to
    watch.  Yet, the deeper story is even better.

    For example,
    Michael Phelps was expected to break Mark Spitz's record in Athens
    four-years ago.  While he was dominating, it just didn't happen, then. 

    Can you imagine setting world records, winning gold medals, and still feeling like you came up short?

    Can you imagine how many times he replayed the missing hundredths of a second that separated him from his dream?
    So how did he do it this time?

    Somehow
    the great ones are resilient and durable in distressing situations. 
    They adapt and cope; and ultimately gain strength from adversity —
    often converting it into a gift.  They find a way to transform what
    seemed like setbacks into the fuel they need to get to the next level.

    Nietzsche
    said "that which does not kill me, makes me stronger."  And that
    statement applies to trading and funds management as well.   Trading
    often seems like it is not fair – and that can be very good for us. 

  • Resilience

    080815 Phelps 250
    Watching the Olympics
    has been an uplifting reminder for me.  The sport of it is fun to
    watch.  Yet, the deeper story is even better.

    For example,
    Michael Phelps was expected to break Mark Spitz's record in Athens
    four-years ago.  While he was dominating, it just didn't happen, then. 

    Can you imagine setting world records, winning gold medals, and still feeling like you came up short?

    Can you imagine how many times he replayed the missing hundredths of a second that separated him from his dream?
    So how did he do it this time?

    Somehow
    the great ones are resilient and durable in distressing situations. 
    They adapt and cope; and ultimately gain strength from adversity —
    often converting it into a gift.  They find a way to transform what
    seemed like setbacks into the fuel they need to get to the next level.

    Nietzsche
    said "that which does not kill me, makes me stronger."  And that
    statement applies to trading and funds management as well.   Trading
    often seems like it is not fair – and that can be very good for us. 

  • 11 Foods You’re Not Eating – But Should

    The NYTimes had an interesting article about 11 foods that are good for you and easy to find, but that most people don’t eat.  Here is the link and here is a link to a related article on the Men’s Health site.

  • 11 Foods You’re Not Eating – But Should

    The NYTimes had an interesting article about 11 foods that are good for you and easy to find, but that most people don’t eat.  Here is the link and here is a link to a related article on the Men’s Health site.

  • Cell Phone Popcorn Popper

    Up till now, I've kept my cell phone in my front pants pocket.  After watching these videos I'm worried about fried eggs.  Pretty cool … or hot … depending on the perspective.

    Here is the direct link.

    Just in case one wasn't enough.

    Here is the direct link.

    So, what does Snopes say?

  • Cell Phone Popcorn Popper

    Up till now, I've kept my cell phone in my front pants pocket.  After watching these videos I'm worried about fried eggs.  Pretty cool … or hot … depending on the perspective.

    Here is the direct link.

    Just in case one wasn't enough.

    Here is the direct link.

    So, what does Snopes say?

  • What is Your Intention?

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    Fear, greed and hope comprise the Bermuda Triangle of trading. Many dreams were battered or lost because of them.

    In trading, my goal is to make and keep money, consistently. It isn’t to be right, or clever, or even creative. Reducing human bias and error are benefits of using automated trading systems; and ultimately that helps us intelligently respond to the markets.

    How does that apply to life?

    Oh, a small question …

    A friend of mine called me this week to share a thought. He said that he was trying to stop simply responding automatically to situations. Instead, he was going to consciously focus on his "intention" before responding.

    Imagine how different the world would occur to you if you brought "intention" into focus instead of mindlessly surrendering to your first feelings and actions.

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    My first reaction often is to ask "what is the best next step?" Perhaps you do something similar? On many levels that is a resourceful question. Yet, what would happen if, instead, you brought your intention into focus and asked what role you could play to best support that intention?

    Your role directly affects the options you perceive.

    Let me know how that works for you.

  • What is Your Intention?

    Mellensmartblow_rough_sea
    Fear, greed and hope comprise the Bermuda Triangle of trading. Many dreams were battered or lost because of them.

    In trading, my goal is to make and keep money, consistently. It isn’t to be right, or clever, or even creative. Reducing human bias and error are benefits of using automated trading systems; and ultimately that helps us intelligently respond to the markets.

    How does that apply to life?

    Oh, a small question …

    A friend of mine called me this week to share a thought. He said that he was trying to stop simply responding automatically to situations. Instead, he was going to consciously focus on his "intention" before responding.

    Imagine how different the world would occur to you if you brought "intention" into focus instead of mindlessly surrendering to your first feelings and actions.

    Triumphant_man_on_water_200p_2
    My first reaction often is to ask "what is the best next step?" Perhaps you do something similar? On many levels that is a resourceful question. Yet, what would happen if, instead, you brought your intention into focus and asked what role you could play to best support that intention?

    Your role directly affects the options you perceive.

    Let me know how that works for you.

  • Finding Your Center

    Managing stress and controlling mental states are important components of being successful personally and in business. I know that I operate and respond better when I am in flow, or "in-the-zone." So, I value tools and techniques that help me get there.

    One of these tools is called Holosync. It is still incredibly useful to me, even though I've been using it for over five years.

    It induces relaxation and meditative states without any effort or technical know-how. Simply put on the headphones and listen to seemingly normal music. The sounds are specially encoded to do all the work.

    The basic premise is that sound waves can affect brain waves.

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    Bill Harris has built a business around figuring out the brain wave patterns for meditation, creativity, compassion, etc. – and finding a way to send tones through headphones to help guide your brain waves into the chosen pattern.

    It is a very pleasant experience. Bill was a musician and has made sure that the scientific stuff is well-hidden beneath, nicely arranged musical scores and relaxation sounds.

    My heart rate calms down, my head clears, and In a few minutes I'm in a measurably better state. How do I know? Because I have a biofeedback device that measures my pulse, heart rate, galvanic skin response, and other readings to help me learn to relax better.

    I have tried various breathing and focus techniques, with varying degrees of success. However, without fail, I simply put on the headphones, and I relax.

    Not just me, though, either. I've demonstrated this to skeptical children, friends, and even my wife. All of them experience the same thing. We hook them up to the biofeedback machine, we put the headphones on them, and they relax.

    I use it several times a week, and almost every time I travel. I find myself using Holosync mostly at night. However, our portfolio manager uses it at the beginning of the day. He claims that it helps him concentrate and it puts him a better state to do his job.

    You be the judge, though. Bill has a free trial at his website. Here is the link. All in all, this is certainly a technology worth investigating.

    What follows is from a promotional piece for Holosync. Normally I wouldn't include this type of information. However, I use the product and agree with the message.

    -HMG

    _________________________________

    OK, I admit it… I'm amazed!

    I know from personal experience how beneficial and effective the Centerpointe Holosync® program has been in my life. And I know how valuable it's been to many of my closest friends and associates…

    As you know, our passion here is to make available to people just like you–the best and most effective ways to…

    • Dramatically improve your mental, emotional, and spiritual health…
    • Help you create real and constant happiness in your life, regardless of your past or present circumstances…
    • Improve your creativity, intelligence, and mental functioning…
    • Significantly improve your overall sense of well-being and inner peace…
    • Help you create your own success in the world, along with the personal satisfaction and sense of fulfillment that comes with being successful.

    Well, judging from the mail I've received about Centerpointe's, The Holosync Solution™, we've obviously hit the nail on the head.

    I've actually recommended this program many times over the past several years, and I've always been impressed by the positive comments I've received from so many people who have used it.

    The common thread running through most of these comments is that Centerpointe's Holosync audio technology really does create the benefits mentioned above.

    I'll tell you a few brief points about the program in a moment, but you really need to go to Centerpointe's website.

    Now, here's just a "taste" of what The Holosync Solution can do for you…

    1. It can allow you to effortlessly reach states of deep meditation–even the very first time you use it…
    2. It can dramatically accelerate your mental, emotional, and spiritual growth, giving you the results you always THOUGHT you were supposed to get from meditation (but, if you're like most people, never really got)…
    3. It can dramatically raise your threshold for stress and cause stress-induced dysfunctional feelings and behaviors (including anger, depression, fear, anxiety, substance abuse, and many others) to fall away … and
    4. It can increase your self-awareness, inner peace, and happiness, as well as your ability to connect with other people and create successful relationships.

    If you've tried meditation, or some of those other personal growth approaches that just didn't deliver, or just want to go MUCH deeper, with faster results… or if you just want to grow and improve your life at an accelerated pace, I know you'll love The Holosync Solution.

    Look. I don't recommend things to my friends and clients lightly. But I'd be doing you a disservice if I didn't share this with you. There's no risk to check it out, and I know you'll be glad you did.

  • Finding Your Center

    Managing stress and controlling mental states are important components of being successful personally and in business. I know that I operate and respond better when I am in flow, or "in-the-zone." So, I value tools and techniques that help me get there.

    One of these tools is called Holosync. It is still incredibly useful to me, even though I've been using it for over five years.

    It induces relaxation and meditative states without any effort or technical know-how. Simply put on the headphones and listen to seemingly normal music. The sounds are specially encoded to do all the work.

    The basic premise is that sound waves can affect brain waves.

    Centerpointe Logo
    Bill Harris has built a business around figuring out the brain wave patterns for meditation, creativity, compassion, etc. – and finding a way to send tones through headphones to help guide your brain waves into the chosen pattern.

    It is a very pleasant experience. Bill was a musician and has made sure that the scientific stuff is well-hidden beneath, nicely arranged musical scores and relaxation sounds.

    My heart rate calms down, my head clears, and In a few minutes I'm in a measurably better state. How do I know? Because I have a biofeedback device that measures my pulse, heart rate, galvanic skin response, and other readings to help me learn to relax better.

    I have tried various breathing and focus techniques, with varying degrees of success. However, without fail, I simply put on the headphones, and I relax.

    Not just me, though, either. I've demonstrated this to skeptical children, friends, and even my wife. All of them experience the same thing. We hook them up to the biofeedback machine, we put the headphones on them, and they relax.

    I use it several times a week, and almost every time I travel. I find myself using Holosync mostly at night. However, our portfolio manager uses it at the beginning of the day. He claims that it helps him concentrate and it puts him a better state to do his job.

    You be the judge, though. Bill has a free trial at his website. Here is the link. All in all, this is certainly a technology worth investigating.

    What follows is from a promotional piece for Holosync. Normally I wouldn't include this type of information. However, I use the product and agree with the message.

    -HMG

    _________________________________

    OK, I admit it… I'm amazed!

    I know from personal experience how beneficial and effective the Centerpointe Holosync® program has been in my life. And I know how valuable it's been to many of my closest friends and associates…

    As you know, our passion here is to make available to people just like you–the best and most effective ways to…

    • Dramatically improve your mental, emotional, and spiritual health…
    • Help you create real and constant happiness in your life, regardless of your past or present circumstances…
    • Improve your creativity, intelligence, and mental functioning…
    • Significantly improve your overall sense of well-being and inner peace…
    • Help you create your own success in the world, along with the personal satisfaction and sense of fulfillment that comes with being successful.

    Well, judging from the mail I've received about Centerpointe's, The Holosync Solution™, we've obviously hit the nail on the head.

    I've actually recommended this program many times over the past several years, and I've always been impressed by the positive comments I've received from so many people who have used it.

    The common thread running through most of these comments is that Centerpointe's Holosync audio technology really does create the benefits mentioned above.

    I'll tell you a few brief points about the program in a moment, but you really need to go to Centerpointe's website.

    Now, here's just a "taste" of what The Holosync Solution can do for you…

    1. It can allow you to effortlessly reach states of deep meditation–even the very first time you use it…
    2. It can dramatically accelerate your mental, emotional, and spiritual growth, giving you the results you always THOUGHT you were supposed to get from meditation (but, if you're like most people, never really got)…
    3. It can dramatically raise your threshold for stress and cause stress-induced dysfunctional feelings and behaviors (including anger, depression, fear, anxiety, substance abuse, and many others) to fall away … and
    4. It can increase your self-awareness, inner peace, and happiness, as well as your ability to connect with other people and create successful relationships.

    If you've tried meditation, or some of those other personal growth approaches that just didn't deliver, or just want to go MUCH deeper, with faster results… or if you just want to grow and improve your life at an accelerated pace, I know you'll love The Holosync Solution.

    Look. I don't recommend things to my friends and clients lightly. But I'd be doing you a disservice if I didn't share this with you. There's no risk to check it out, and I know you'll be glad you did.