Archive for January, 2014

My friend Rob Greenfield is one of the biggest inspirations I know.  In an effort to kickstart myself into doing more Good, I asked if he would put together a 31 day Challenge for me to follow….and I hope you’ve joined in. Every day this January we’re posting one of Rob’s challenges and want...
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If you’re feeling less-than-energetic, you’re in luck.   This week’s Loving the Bite recipe is made up of 7 Energy All-Stars…and this time, I’m recommending a new variation. What better time to eat energy all-stars than first thing in the morning?  To be sure, the energy from these bars isn’t just quick and then fading. The...
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You’re over half way through our 31 Day Do Good Challenge, by Rob Greenfield.  How are you feeling?  How has doing all this good changed you? I know you’re going to like this one…..quite a few of you already do this every single day. Day 16: Be car free for the day.  Ride a bike,...
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As with all activities, you get out of it what you put in.  I hope you’ve been giving us all the Do Good power you have this month as we make it through Rob Greenfield’s 31 day challenge. Here’s what Rob has for us today:   Day 15: Compliment someone today.    For more...
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“I’m too slow for you…” I hear this every once in a while from people I want to ride with, and it drives me nuts. Apparently I’ve become one of the faster ones, instead of always last. It’s a new experience for me, and I think it’s more to do with the fact that...
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Today, Rob is here with another fantastic Do Good activity….and it’s really going to challenge us.   Day 14: Don’t create any trash today.   For more about Rob Greenfield be sure to follow him on Facebook.  
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Ever notice that when you have a specific training goal, you’re able to focus much better on the bike?  Well, that same concept applies to all things in life…..only problem is most of us don’t create or find a purpose. The purpose of life, is a life of Purpose. I first saw this quote in...
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What has Rob got in store for us today?  Here’s the Do Good task for day 13….one I know you’ll appreciate when you do it.  Let’s keep going, just 18 more simple little challenges ahead to help create a better life.   Day 13: Hug someone today.   For more about Rob Greenfield be...
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Our 31 Day Do Good Challenge continues and is creating better people, better lives, and a better world along the way.  If you’re just finding out about our challenge created by Rob Greenfield, you can always go back and start with Day 1 right now.  Let’s Do Good.   Day 12: Talk to an...
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Failure No More by Joel (@reasons2ride) Do you ever read those, “The Year in Review” articles?  Who did what, who married who, who passed away…I do, and I’m always amazed at how much happens in a year.  Looking back at 2013, the stories that stuck out most, in no order, were: My wife graduating...
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Continue following along with our 31 Day Do Good Challenge, by Rob Greenfield and start off 2014 in a way that will change your life and those around you. We all know that taking a bike ride or commute does good things for yourself and the World around you….but now we have 31 additional...
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I spent most of this week under the weather — in more ways than one! While Chicago experienced some of its coldest weather in decades, I was securely tucked under my covers in a cold-medicine-induced sleep. Achy and coughing, I avoided having to be outside during this arctic blast. But also by choice, I spent most...
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