- App recommendation: Three apps I’ve used to improve my health and daily habits: Strava, Strides, and Headspace. I am yet to try Calm, Sam Harris’ new mindfulness app, but I’ve heard great reviews.
- Strava- a great example of technology being used in a positive way. With leader-boards and the use of your phone’s GPS tracker Strava allows users to compare their times with others, and see improvement over time. When I don’t have a training partner, Strava becomes my personal motivator. Also, instead if ‘likes’, athletes give each other “kudos.”
- Strides is a goals app I’ve used to improve my daily habits in several occasions; I now floss daily, stretch out religiously, and remember to take deep, intentional breaths throughout the day.
- Headspace is a great introduction to meditation. My sophomore year in college it opened my mind to the potential benefits of meditation and inspired me to live more intentionally.
- Article: The Biggest Fitness Trend of 2019.- A quick, easy read with good food for thought such as “gargling sports drinks to trick your muscles more fuel is on the way” and the growth of virtual fitness. https://www.outsideonline.com/2376921/these-are-biggest-fitness-trends-2019
- Podcast: Sebastian Junger is an American journalist, author and filmmaker. Junger’s selflessness, dedication and relentless work ethic enable him to report on some of the world’s most elusive issues – Joe Rogan Experience #1034 – Sebastian Junger
- A very impressive human: Jocko Willink is an ex-Naxy Seal leader, author and podcast host. He also owns and runs Eschelon Front, a leadership-focused consultancy which serves major companies all over the US. His podcast discusses war, “Staying on the path,” self-growth and leadership. Listening to the stories of Americans who have served overseas is not only interesting and entertaining, but I’ve found myself more capable of understanding the complexities of war. All of his podcasts are great… but this one, on the topic of lessons learned from urban warfare during a battle in the Vietnam war stands out as especially impactful: Jocko Podcast 162 w/ Echo Charles: Seconds Count: Urban Combat Lessons Learned.
- A closing quote, and a reminder to take action towards your goals:
“Never give up on something you can’t go a day without thinking about.” – Winston Churchill
Thanks for checking out my bi-monthly newsletter, 5-Bullet Friday. Have great week and commit to taking a step towards something you’ve been putting off for too long. Rough start with the missed deadline yesterday- I was driving to and from Portland to shoot a handful of video interviews. I needed some rest to finish this out. Cheers!
Kyle Huber 