http://betterthanyouare.com "Try to be better than yourself." - William Faulkner Thu, 27 Mar 2008 03:22:11 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The February 2008 issue of GQ has an article by a Cecil Donahue that deals with how to interview successfully (no matter which side of the table you happen to call home). I think it pretty well captured in a couple of pages what you might pay $19.95 for in a ... http://betterthanyouare.com/2008/03/26/gq-interview-tips/ Wow. "Hubba hubba" could also be a suitable comment about Jennifer Marnell's transformation. http://betterthanyouare.com/2008/03/01/in-a-word/ As I had more or less exhausted the weights in the office gym for my fitness goals, I went and joined 24 Hour Fitness. There are two located very near to the office, so I will be there every weekday morning at 6am to workout. Happily, there is ... http://betterthanyouare.com/2008/02/29/quick-tip-24-hour-fitness-deal/ ...details from US News & World Report. There's plenty you can do to slow the effects of aging. Here's how to keep your thinking and memory sharp As I am now closer to 40 than 30, and as I appreciate the fact that Alzheimer's seems to run in at least one side ... http://betterthanyouare.com/2008/02/19/keeping-your-brain-fit/ In one of the introductory posts on the site, I mentioned how - after being generally disturbed by the gelatinous quality some parts of my body had acquired - I decided to get serious about getting back into shape. The journey began sometime in November, and since then I ... http://betterthanyouare.com/2008/02/19/losing-weight-the-btya-way/ It's one thing you will not find me talking about here*. If you can't figure out why, might I suggest you go take a science class? And, no, watching "What the #$*! Do We Know!?" doesn't count. Positive thinking? Good stuff. Believing in yourself? Someone other than your mom should, so yeah. Looking ... http://betterthanyouare.com/2008/02/08/the-law-of-attraction/ While not actively looking for a new job, I have learned the hard way that it's better to always have an eye out for opportunities rather than being laid off and wondering where to go next (at least I had several months severance and paid health insurance, which is more ... http://betterthanyouare.com/2008/02/07/why-wait-until-youre-out-of-work-to-write-a-resume/ No, not that one. Commitment. I am convinced that, unless you're of those rare few genetically-destined to be large, your weight problems (and resultant health issues) are simply because you are committed to being one way and not the other. You can say you don't have the energy, you don't have ... http://betterthanyouare.com/2008/02/05/the-c-word/ More from the world of medical research: Increased Fitness Associated With 50% to 70% Reductions in All-Cause Mortality Sure, yes, we all know exercise is good for you, but perhaps some people need to hear just how good it can be for one's longevity. January 23, 2008 — One of the largest studies ... http://betterthanyouare.com/2008/01/30/i-think-i-might-drink-to-this-too/ Happy happy joy joy news for those among us who exercise and enjoy a frosty amber/brown beverage* on a somewhat regular basis: Staying Active and Drinking Moderately Is Key to a Long Life Woot! Hooray! Woot woot! January 11, 2008 — Both physical activity and a moderate alcohol intake are important ... http://betterthanyouare.com/2008/01/30/i-can-drink-to-that/