Disclaimer: This is not a medical recommendation or take on type 2 diabetes. Talk to your doctors before undertaking any program or diet. That said, this is a true story, and Les's story is real. If you're cool with that, read on. We've had tons of people drop 20-30 pounds, and a couple people lose 30-50. But few people have impressed me as much as Les - a 56 year old college professor who (in just 9 months), dropped over 80 pounds, reversed his type 2 ...
Archives for October 2013
Cold Shower Therapy™ – Now Available for iOS
About eighteen months ago, I wrote a short post about taking cold showers as a way of building discipline and structure into my life. I had no idea what that post would start. Since then, Cold Shower Therapy™ has taken on a life of its own. Cold Shower Therapy™ by The Numbers My TEDx talk on Cold Shower Therapy™ has been viewed over 45,000 times. Over 7,500 people have watched me demonstrate how to take a shower. Almost 20,000 people have ...
The Human Bungee Slingshot (and how to create your own adventure in less than 7 days)
If you're looking to do this on your own - you can rent the slingshot at this VRBO location I’ve been on a bit of an adventure tear as of late, and I’ve been keeping most of my adventures to myself (and my instagram feed). However, I’ve gotten quite a few people asking what I’m up to, so I thought I’d share my latest adventure (and some actionable tips on how to make your own adventure in less than 7 days). Here’s my latest adventure: The Human Bungee ...
Comfortology
Beliefs are an interesting thing - they don't matter at all - until they're all that matter. The word "belief" is generally understood to be one word - but there are really two separate kinds of beliefs. What you say you believe to be true. The actual thoughts you choose to orient your life & are indicated by your actions. The first type don't matter at all. The second type are the only thing that matter. If you can see yourself doing ...