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The salt salesman There once was a salt salesman who worked for a company that sold salt to grocery stores. This guy grew up poor then joined the Navy. After his time in the Navy, he got into the salt business. One problem selling salt is that all salt is basically the same. Salt is salt no matter where you go to get it. There was nothing special about the salt that he was selling that differentiated it from other salt. Because of this, salt is generally purchased based only on the price. Yet, this guy became the top salt salesman in the company. So how did he do this? He found a system (not a goal) of helping people without asking for anything in return.  For example, one day, the salt salesman was selling salt at a grocery store and found out that the store owner was reorganizing his store over the weekend. On Saturday, the salt salesman showed up unannounced and helped the store owner reorganize his store. He ended up spending most of the day there. That store owner b...

Courthouse Rock from the double arch Auxier Ridge Loop- (5.0 miles) DIRECTIONS TO TRAILHEAD: From rest area at exit #33 off of the Mountain State Parkway Turn left, and go to end of road (.3 miles) Turn Right onto KY 15 (3.3 miles) Turn Left onto Tunnel Ridge Road (3.7 miles) Park at the End of Tunnel Ridge Road in the Auxier Ridge Parking Area DETAILS : Follow Trail #204 Auxier Ridge Trail (2.0 miles) (do NOT turn left on Trail #202 Courthouse Rock Trail after approximately 1 mile) Arrive at Auxier Ridge and Courthouse Rock Turn Left onto Trail #202 Courthouse Rock Trail (2.0 miles) Turn Right on Trail #204 Auxier Ridge Trail (1.0 miles) Arrive at Auxier Ridge Parking Area I got the route above here . We started by taking a pre-hike urination break. Here is where the trail begins Haystack Rock You should watch your step on the ridge Enjoy the views Be Careful! Lots of people have carved stuff in the ...

Distract Yourself If you are craving something unhealthy, try to think about the long-term impact of eating that food. Changing your mindset towards certain foods can help you resist the  urge. Instead of giving in and reaching for that unhealthy snack, pat yourself on the back for making the right decision. Click here to see how carbs can make you fat .

Be Grateful, Eat Less Feeling positive about life can help you make better food choices. Focus on being positive and happy before each meal by reminding yourself of what makes  you thankful. Your positive outlook is more likely to make you opt for healthy foods! Click here to read about how you can distract yourself to stop cravings. .

Proactive or Reactive…  You have many chances to choose whether to be proactive or reactive every day. Reactive people make choices based on impulse. They can explode at any time. Proactive people make choices based on values. They think before they act. They recognize they can’t control everything that happens to them, but they can control what they do about it. Unlike reactive people they are in control. Besides feeling like victims, reactive people :   Are easily offended Blame others Get angry and say things they later regret Whine and complain Wait for things to happen to them Change only when they have to   Proactive people:   Are not easily offended Take responsibility for their choices Think before they act Bounce back when something bad happens Always find a way to make it happen Focus on things they can do something about, and don’t worry about things they can't Try these: Be the first to say Hello. Do something today that you...

Carbohydrates make you fat Losing fat is not as hard as it might seem. All you need to do is to cut back on carbohydrates. When you eat carbohydrates, they get converted into glucose by insulin ( a metabolic hormone).   Too much glucose can be toxic so your pancreas sends out even more insulin to manage this. Now, instead of burning fat as fuel, you are converting calories into fat and storing it. Your body is great at converting carbs into fat and will gladly do that if there are too many carbs in your diet.  I found this picture on a site that thinks this is all bunk but oddly enough, it pretty much lays it out for you: Gain muscle, Burn fat Try to exercise to exhaustion  twice a week on an empty stomach  when insulin levels are low. This will force your body to release human growth hormones which allows you to use fat for fuel instead of glucose.  Do not eat  for an hour after the exercise to keep your level of growth hormones higher longer w...

Ohio University and drinking alcohol Ohio University is nestled in the rolling hills of Appalachian Ohio in Athens. This scenic town is a mere 90-minute drive southeast from Columbus. With an approximate student population of 23,000, Athens, Ohio, is the quintessential college town. Ohio University is well known as the nation’s top Party School. However, the school is trying to end this reputation and has implemented very strict drinking policies. Before we get to that, here are some reasons why they have the reputation. Court Street The red bricks on this historic street are famous. The street is only about a half mile but there are bars up and down. Court Street is well known for drink specials and drunken naughtiness. However, this street is also notorious for undercover cops that lurk in the shadows and into the bars so be careful. Bong Hill - named for all the potheads who make the climb. Green Beer Day - Yay! The beer is green! Win Or Los...