Extreme = Good, Day Two : Persistence Pays Off
The days that I work from home involve a particular routine. A routine that has nothing to do with work.
Sometime between 2:00 - 3:00 I receive a request. Not from a client. From Buddy. To go for a walk
While sitting at the computer. It goes something like this. I receive a nudge on my leg. Followed by his head resting on my leg, eyes fixated on me. Depending on the day there is a varying amount of whining. This lasts a few minutes. Then if I do not respond he either sits next to me and stares at me. Or he goes and sits a few feet away and stares at me. Then Buddy strolls outside to get some fresh air.
This routine continues off and on until Alyssa gets home. At which point we go for a walk or run to the park.
Now, this might sound like we are giving in. But in reality we have established a great exercise routine! It is a winning situation for everyone. Thanks in large part to Buddy’s excessive behavior.
(Image by Rian Heim)
Extreme = Good, Day One : Just Write!
When I was in the 6th grade I walked to school. Everyday. Not once did I take the bus. Not because there was not a bus to take. Not that I did not like taking the bus. I suppose just wanted to prove to myself that I could walk to school. Everyday. Rain or shine.
Just this year I decided to stop watching television. Even canceled the cable service. This was back in February of this year.
This might sound extreme. But I know that I could not just walk more often or watch less television. It must be all or none.
When it came to starting a blog, I needed a system that I could follow. One that would not allow me to opt out. So I made a deal with a friend that we must keep each other accountable and blog consistently. But how? Another good friend, the communicatrix told us that she uses a method called a “21-Day Salute”. 21 straight days of blogging about a specific topic. Perfect!
I now know that for the next 21 days I will be posting to this very blog.
In a world that looks down upon extreme behavior (and I have to agree in many instances) there must be some good that comes out of extreme methods. And there is. Being extreme can also be used to accomplish a lot of good.
So there you have it, the topic for the next 21 days, “Extreme = Good”.
(Image by Rian Heim)
