10/14/24 Odds and Ends

  • We just finished vacation. We love staying in a cabin near Lake Shelbyville and taking it easy. The area clears out, and we had the run of the playground, fishing ponds, 3-hole golf course, etc.
  • I've started taking shorter naps. I watched this video and adjusted all my naps to 30 minutes. They don't interfere with my sleep at night this way. Getting sick a couple of years ago caused me to take my naps more seriously. I feel much less stress and no neck pain when I get in 4-5 naps a week. I used to nap 1.5 hours on the week, but this is better.
  • I read several young adult and children's novels on vacation. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed The Westing Game and The Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow. They are completely different but really fun. I will warn you that Westing is weird. If you don't mind the weirdness, then it was fun. I had just finished a history of the International Mission Board Make Disciples of All Nations. It was worth reading because of some lessons that I learned about leading and change from the first president of the board.
  • Fitness: I'm finishing my second round of Easy Strength. The first round, earlier in the year was Easy Strength for Fat Loss which has few difference. This round of 40 workouts, I'm just focused on building my press so that I can more easily press the 24kg kettlebell. I also maxed out doing banded kettlebell swings. The band isn't very challenging anymore. The press is getting close. Next week, I'm planning on doing a 4 week plan that I am writing just as a change of pace because I've been so focused on the kettlebell for the last year. I think my joints need a break and my spirit needs some fun.
  • I'm going to finish with some random things that I've been thinking about. These might turn into full posts down the road.
  • The only way to make a long-term living in fitness is to sell equipment. I don't think there is long-term money in plans, instruction, or training. It's in equipment.
  • Kill any app or website with infinite scroll. It's a time suck.
  • Everyone should read one more page per day.

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