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The Brain vs the Mind

September 28, 2011 By Ben

Right now I’m fighting the temptation for a second small piece of cheesecake. It’s 15 feet from me in the refrigerator and I’m hungry. That doesn’t make good math. But then my mind interrupts my brain and I’m back to focusing on work. Life is a continual struggle between the brain and mind. The brain is focused […]

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Excitement Inspires Action

September 27, 2011 By Ben

Last weekend while playing fetch with my dog, after a few throws he lost interest. Just holding up the ball and tossing it didn’t interest him anymore.  In an experience most people have been through while playing fetch with a dog, I picked up the ball and feigned excitement. My excitement got my dog excited […]

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What the Herd Does

September 25, 2011 By Ben

On the way to work and home from work I see the same thing every day. When it comes to the empty on-ramp stoplight, people do 1 of 3 things: 1. They slow down and wait for the green. 2. They plow through whatever light is showing. 3. They follow the direction of the car […]

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Everything is a Choice

September 24, 2011 By Ben

For the most part, I weigh what I choose to weigh. Genes and metabolism can surly influence, but I’ve chosen the body I have. I’ve never accidentally eaten anything. I’ve never woken up to someone shoving oreos down my throat. Everything is choice. It just comes down to making the right choices, even if it […]

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