How can you not be inspired by watching the Olympics? These athletes make it look easy, but what we don’t see is the countless hours of physical conditioning that goes into becoming an Olympian. However, the physical conditioning is only part of what it takes to be a world class athlete. An Olympic contender must […]
I never really knew what I wanted to do as a kid growing up. I didn’t figure that out until I was in my 4os. Some have called me a late bloomer, others have told me that I had my head up my arse. But there’s one thing I did know: I knew what I […]
Don’t be a fool. You need to Look Good. It’s all about looking good and not looking foolish. Here in Southern California, looking good is paramount. Not only in how you dress, but what you do, what you say, how you say it, who you hang out with, what you have, and how you have […]
On Independence Day we celebrated our country’s freedom from the rule of the British empire. However, there are many other ways that our freedom can be curtailed besides being locked in a cell or ruled by a king. True freedom is the ability to make a conscious choice. Freedom to think, to choose and to […]
If you are close to my age (I was born 12 days after the 60s started) you may remember a bit by the Three Stooges called Niagara Falls. Every time Moe hears the word Niagara Falls, he goes into a rant about his girl running off on him and beats up on Curly. This is a […]
My book “The Ultimate Guide to Letting Go of Negativity and Fear and Loving Life” is now available in Kindle format from Amazon.com! Click here or on the image to order or to take a look inside to preview. I’ve actually got three five star reviews. Also, don’t forget, my Self Hypnosis for Success class […]
Did you know that the most powerful skill you will ever learn is the ability to control your own thoughts? What you think becomes your life. If you think worrisome, fearful thoughts, you will be worried and fearful. Think about anxious things, and you will have anxiety. Do you feel like you are controlled by thoughts […]
If read many articles or blogs in print or online, you may have noticed many that start with “10 easy ways to…” or “43 things you should…” or “3 step formula for…” Why are there so many articles and blogs that start this way? Because readers respond to them. They respond because we are all […]
Welcome to another edition of “Scribblings from Close of the Ground”, wisdom from the mouths of babes, namely, Rocky and The Chick, my two daughters. R: Hi, Rocky here! C: And I’m The Chick, we’re Ted’s kids and we’re going to tell you how not to be a Bootyhead!! R: Ha ha! Bootyhead!! Bootyhead!! C: […]
Rock and The Chick in the outdoor dining area of Chez SD (my backyard) (This post is was originally published on May 17, 2010.) A few weeks back I was hanging out with my two daughters, The Chick and Rock. It was a beautiful day in the San Gabriel valley, and on such days I like to […]
