The Great Dairy Myth
As long as I can remember, I was always told milk gives you strong bones from all the calcium in it. This is drilled into our heads by the government and mainstream media when we are children. Why does the government want its tax paying citizens to consume cow milk? The answer is extremely simple… MONEY. The government sets milk prices.
Every health benefit and nutrient in cow milk can be obtained in much healthier and natural ways. Humans are the only species that drinks another species milk. Think about it. It is unnatural and unnecessary. Dairy products are counterproductive to the natural pH balance of the human body. Don’t believe me. Ask a nutritionist.
Cow milk has four times the amount of protein as human milk which many people assume is a good thing. The problem is it is not good at all. It leads to disease caused by excess (diabetes is one) and obesity. Obesity is an epidemic in this country. When I’m out, I look around at people and notice the staggering amount of unhealthy looking people. It’s quite disturbing.
Another reason people drink milk is because of the vitamin D content. Well vitamin D is added by the dairy factories. It is not naturally in cow milk. Vitamin D is produced by the human body through the exposure to sunlight. Go outside and get vitamin D the way nature intended.
The calcium in cow milk comes from the vegetation they consume. Humans can get calcium the same way. There is no need to get calcium from another species’ digestive system. Think about it. The cow eats grass which contains calcium, then digests it and passes it on to its milk.
Excessive nutrients are unnecessary and unhealthy, regardless of what you believe. Alternatives to cow milk include almond, soy, and coconut milk. There are many different brands and flavors to choose from. Try a few to see what fits your tastes. I suggest choosing a GMO free product. Research for yourself and you will discover even more myths that the government has forced on us. Do your body a favor.
-ME
How To Pull Yourself Out Of A Funk
I woke up earlier than usual this morning feeling a bit down about my current position in life. I am impatient sometimes which can cause these feelings. I have been through a lot in my life just like everyone else. We all have ups and down on our journey through life.
I have accomplished things others dream about but I don’t have much to show for my successes. I am glad to have been through everything I have and I wouldn’t change a thing. I made some great decisions and some not so great ones. We all have.
It’s important to always learn from your experiences and to take that knowledge with you and apply it to situations you face down the road. I know it can be hard to move on from jobs, relationships and your comfort zone but human beings are built to take on anything.
Ok so the point of this post is to show simple ways to get yourself out of a rut.
Always believe. Believe in yourself, the universe, God, Buddha, Allah, etc. Believe in your kitchen table. Just believe in something and stand behind your beliefs.
Open sesame. Keep an open mind. Don’t limit yourself to what others think is possible. Take on challenges with confidence.
Be great. Always do your best. This way you will never regret anything.
Count your successes and learn from your failures. We aren’t perfect. We all make mistakes. The important thing is to learn from your experiences no matter how good, bad, or ugly they may be.
Accept change. Change can be hard but change is good. Take the bull by its horns and embrace your current situation. Take inventory of things you like and don’t like about your life. Then take small steps to change what you don’t like. Focus on what you want to achieve in life and don’t lose sight of your goals.
Live. Have some fun. Do what makes you happy and smile!
-ME
Live In The Moment
New Years Day – January 1st, 2012. It’s a brand new year and many people are making resolutions that they know deep down they will not keep. It is difficult to be honest, let alone being honest to yourself.
I’ve been there before. I’ve made resolutions that I didn’t stick with. I’m incomplete. I am a work in progress. I know how hard it is to achieve something without a plan.
Time shows people’s true colors. Some people have only been there for me through the good times and that’s okay because I have love for everyone. That friend who sucker punched me, that girlfriend who crashed my car, that boss who used me for his personal gain and anyone who has used bad judgment, I forgive all of you. I am still here, stronger and more determined. Life goes on. I won’t sweat the small stuff.
I’m happy to have a handful of true friends I can count on. I’m grateful to have a caring and understanding family who has sacrificed to help me. I’m focused on going after exactly what I want. The only thing that can stop me is death. Sooner or later, it will come for all of us.
With that said, I am making better use of my time to achieve my goals. I am writing television shows. I come up with 10 new concepts each day. This is something I learned from James Altucher (check out his website).
I am loving life.
I have arrived.
Learn from the past, live in the present, and look to the future.
-ME
Book of the Week: The Science of Being Great
The Science of Being Great by Wallace D. Wattles was written over a century ago but still it makes an impact on my life. Wattles explains how the only thing that can be wrong is your personal attitude. I live by this. Nothing else can be wrong but your own attitude. What a simple and powerful statement that is.
Wattles also writes that it is hard to think which is why many people choose to spend their leisure time immersed in activities that do not require much active thinking. I do my best to steer clear of such activities. I spend the majority of my time at my desk working and thinking. I do set aside some time to watch some soccer matches (1-3 per week).
He instructs to be great in all the relationships and activities in your life and to start immediately. Don’t wait for a such and such to change. Live with greatness today. Treat others great. Let go of the past and live great today.
Be a God among Gods.
-ME
7 Ways to Get Children to Like You
I knew it was over. She knew it was over. Our relationship had run its course. We wanted to feel in love again although neither of us changed anything to save the relationship. Was I in love? I think so but I’m not sure. I know I felt something and it felt good. It was no longer present. She had twin boys. They were 2 years old when I first met them. It was great to spend time with them. Being around young kids always gave me a lot of joy. It might be the purity and innocence of children that gives me solace. Positively influencing a child’s growth is an amazing feeling. This is what I learned through my experiences about interacting with kids.
1. Listen – Give your unabated attention and listen when a child speaks to you. I mean really listen. Take in the words and think about what they are saying to you.
2. Read – Pick a book together and enthusiastically read it to them. Get into the story and encourage the child to actively participate. Ask them questions. Have them point out pictures.
3. Teach – Show a child how to play your favorite sport or game. Start with one aspect. I found that passing a football, basketball, or soccer ball back and forth is a good way to start. Make the experience fun. Build up the child’s skills over time if they are interested in learning more.
4. Be patient and gentle – Remember you are dealing with young children, so you will need to be patient and gentle with them. Kids will notice and appreciate it even if they don’t communicate it verbally.
5. Treat them like adults – Don’t treat them like kids. Don’t talk “childish” to them. Treat them like you would treat an adult. This is very important.
6. Be honest and genuine - Children can see right through you. There is no reason to lie anyway! Be honest all the time.
7. Be positive – Like attracts like. Young children are positive by nature. They are filled with happiness and excitement. Share in their positive energy.
Many of these points are obvious yet many adults fail when dealing with children. Kids can absorb information by osmosis – they mimic actions they see and hear. Curse around a child and that child may say that same foul word. People shouldn’t curse at all. It is ugly and makes you sound uneducated and ignorant. Keep your composure and don’t EVER get frustrated.
-ME
How I became CTO of a publicly traded company at 24
Introducing Matthew Eagen, CTO. I was broke and lonely yet I had 6 million shares of stock in the company and I was the CTO. I was still broke because the shares were restricted so they could not be sold until a certain time period had passed. I had been taken advantage of by older, more experienced “businessmen”. I didn’t know a thing about restricted shares of stock.
During high school I was fortunate enough to experience college as a junior. I was in the honors/AP/advanced courses from 7th grade until graduation. So junior year comes around and I am given the opportunity to take half days at high school if I enroll in at least one class per semester at the local community college. How could I turn down half days at high school?
So, I decided to take web design I and then web design II as my college classes. I am a quick learner and grasped the concepts fairly quickly. I was out performing most of the other students. There was this one really pretty girl who I had a semi-crush on. I forget her name but she was hot and a full grown woman. I was a very shy 17 year old boy at the time.
One day after class she approaches me and asks me how I pick up the lessons so quickly. I’m looking at her like “uh I don’t know… I just do.” I managed to keep a conversation going with her as we walk to the parking lot. I really didn’t want her to see my car. The trunk was held closed by a bungie cord. Long story. I will talk about that another time. It made me feel good that the hottest girl in the class came to me for help. I was shocked. Maybe it was my green eyes and my baby face.
After I graduated high school, I attended the same college with a full course load. I couldn’t stand any of the classes that didn’t have to do with computers or technology. They were boring to me and I stopped going. What a waste of money. After four semesters, I managed to earn about half the credits I needed to get my associates degree (don’t forget about the classes I took in high school which I passed). An associates degree should only take four semesters to earn and I even had a 12 credit head start. Wowzers.
I was working two jobs that summer: one carpeting dorms at Rutgers and the other delivering pizza. I wanted money. I still do. One night while working at the pizza delivery job, a guy in a Range Rover pulls in the parking lot. I was outside. He rolls down the window and calls me over. I didn’t know what to think. Did I run over his cat? Did I deliver his pizza cold? What was up? He asks me if I know anyone who would want to be his assistant and he gives me his phone number.
I called him the next day. There was no way I was passing on his number without seeing what it was about for myself first. It turned out this guy was into webcasting, internet marketing, and web design. Web design, how ironic. I worked with this guy for a few years as his assistant and I was taking in anything I could learn. This guy had a small company and I was quickly becoming his right hand man. I traveled a little, met a few celebrities along the way and learned a bit, although there is always more to learn.
A few years later, the company was given the opportunity to go public on the NASDAQ through a reverse merger. I was the CTO.
-ME
Book of the Week: The Alchemist
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho is an amazing, life altering work of art. This book tells the tale of a Spanish shepherd who sets out to pursue his destiny. Along the way he encounters a spectrum of feelings ranging from fear to love. The boy learns many valuable lessons about living life to the fullest along his journey from Spain to Egypt and back. I highly recommend this fable to anyone.
Trust your heart and follow your dreams!
-ME
Open Letter to You
How often do you hear someone say “when I get that (insert material object here), I will be happy?” I was one of those people. Over the past 60 days, my life has improved tremendously. The great thing about life is that, as a human being, you have the ability to change certain aspects of your life such as your environment, lifestyle and friends. On the contrary, there are things you cannot change as well (family, some physical attributes, time, etc).
A number of factors have led to this progression in my life. Physically, I have become committed to improving my health. I was never over weight or out of shape. I just never stuck to an exercise routine. It takes time and commitment to form a habit.
Now, my Monday through Friday workout is a 5 mile run, 150 push-ups and 50 pull-ups. Exercise is an excellent way to clear your mind; it benefits you both physically and mentally. The next thing I intend to improve is my diet. My diet is okay right now, however I want to cut out and add certain foods.
I read a lot. I am currently reading three books at the same time. I underline phrases and sentences that are important and effective in helping me grow mentally. Then, I go back and read the book again. This is a good mental exercise.
I met a great business associate a few weeks back. This guy has the best positive attitude I have come across in my life. This guy always has something amazing to say about life and its lessons. We are working on a big project together that delivers positive messages to people. This is the most fulfilling project I have ever worked on. Financially it is good as well.
I believe in karma and that everything happens for a reason. I don’t always know the reasoning, but I believe the universe rewards genuine people for genuine actions.
“There is no better time to be happy than right now.”
Are you happy?
-ME
Book of the Week: The Four Agreements
The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz is a great book that has helped me to become a better, more genuine person. I highly recommend this book to anyone who has not read it. The Four Agreements will empower you. You will have total control over your life. The agreements are simple to read but take practice to implement. Here they are:
1. Be impeccable with your word
2. Don’t take anything personally
3. Don’t make assumptions
4. Always do your best
These basic agreements you make with yourself will lead to a more fulfilling, enjoyable life. People will treat you differently (better) than before. Take the time to read this book. It’s worth it.
-ME
Social Network Super Heroes
This is pretty cool. Click image to view full version. (via Freestyle Interactive)
