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I Ran 5k Every Day for 2 Years
How did the laziest guy in the world get off the sofa 730 days in a row and run? How did an avid indoorsman get his butt outdoors, rain or shine, for a daily 5K? What is the secret to never having to use will power---since you don't have much in the first place? Here's my story of perseverance without perseverance; of grit without grit; of determination void of determination; of how I got my heart rate up and my legs moving without an ounce of passion or will power. I hope you're underwhelmed enough to say "geez, even I could do that." A daily 5k commitment takes all the need for decision out of the equation and leaves you a little less lame than you were when your streak began. At least that's my story.
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Відео

Bullet Journaling the 5 Core Commitments (Part 2)
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Part 2: Bullet Journaling the 5 Core Commitments Part 1: 5 Core Commitments and One Man's Bullet Journal My Orange Journal: amzn.to/2m6BDj6 Books Mentioned in this Video (If you want to buy, Use these links so I can get a small commission!) Essentialism by Greg McKeown: amzn.to/2nlCuh1 The Writing Life by Annie Dillard: amzn.to/2mseFXq First Things First by Stephen Covey: amzn.to/2nlhmaO Gettin...
5 Core Commitments and One Man's Bullet Journal (Part 1)
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Part 1: 5 Core Commitments and One Man's Bullet Journal My Orange Journal: amzn.to/2m6BDj6 Books Mentioned in this Video (If you want to buy, Use these links so I can get a small commission!) Essentialism by Greg McKeown: amzn.to/2nlCuh1 The Writing Life by Annie Dillard: amzn.to/2mseFXq First Things First by Stephen Covey: amzn.to/2nlhmaO Getting Things Done by David Allen: amzn.to/2nlsxjP
3 Things I learned Bullet Journaling / February Flip Through March Setup
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February was a great month for me and I learned a lot through my journaling process. Here I'll share a flip-through of my February portion of my bullet journal, share my simple set-up for March and share the 3 top things I learned. Click Here to buy a Journal like mine (this link helps support me making more videos for you!): www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008UUBIOE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&c...
Why I gave up my habit tracker in my bullet journal.
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COMPANION BLOG POST HERE: www.letterandjournal.com/new-blog/2017/2/17/why-i-gave-up-the-habit-tracker My journal was filled with habit tracker fails so I decided to make a big change. The Journals I use in this video: Leuchtturm 1917 Blue Dotted www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HAPOME8/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00HAPOME8&linkCode=as2&tag=letterjournal-20&linkId=fd67...
Miracle Morning 1 month Update
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Miracle Morning www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AKKS278/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00AKKS278&linkCode=as2&tag=letterjournal-20&linkId=9ee7b871e97c312285fb419a981a1d8e Silence: Headspace App: www.headspace.com/headspace-meditation-app Affirmations: Biblical Affirmations: bible.org/article/morning-affirmations Reading: Tools Of Titans by Tim Ferriss www.amazon.com/gp/...
Our Bullet Journals: Weekly Review and Setup
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This video is all about weekly planning. First I’ll share my weekly review routine and next Andy and I together will share our weekly planning methods. Learn more about Bullet Journaling and Ryder Carroll - the Creator of the bullet Journal at www.bulletjournal.com Pomodoro Technique: lifehacker.com/productivity-101-a-primer-to-the-pomodoro-technique-1598992730 Music by bensound.com
My 2017 Mind Map
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Here I am making my mind map for the new year. Set to music. Here's where I got the inspiration to do this myself: www.cnbc.com/2016/12/21/former-google-career-coach-shares-a-useful-visual-trick.html Music: www.bensound.com/
Bullet Journal the New Year
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I'm counting down to the new year and journaling it all. Here I share with you my reflections and my one big goal for 2017 3 Podcasts you should hear: 4 Questions to Help You Start Your Year Right www.accidentalcreative.com/podcasts/ac/four-questions/ How To Stay Creatively Inspired With a Study Plan: www.accidentalcreative.com/podcasts/ac/podcast-stay-creatively-inspired-study-plan/ Tim Ferris...
Thai Cooking Class - Asia Scenic Cooking School Chiang Mai
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On my trip to Thailand I took a cooking class with Asia Scenic Thai Cooking School. It was so much fun! If you visit this area, please check them out. My class cost only 800 Baht which is about $25 US. www.asiascenic.com/ This is not a sponsored post. Music by www.bensound.com
Chiang Mai Sunday Night Walking Street Market
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On Christmas Day, our family visited the Sunday Night Walking Market in Chiang Mai, Thailand. There were lots of people, hundreds of vendors, beautiful music and amazing food! A must-see if you visit this area.
One Man's Bullet Journal
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How one particular gentleman Andy, husband of Letter & Journal's Ellie Stager utilizes a bullet journal to push toward a life marked by reliability, intentionality, integrity, hard work and good rest. Link to the Journal I use: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FWP3POG/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00FWP3POG&linkCode=as2&tag=letterjournal-20&linkId=85e7053709e4ccc33c12cf...
Top 5 Hand Lettering Pen Styles // Brush Calligraphy
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My favorite tools for calligraphy and they aren't expensive! For less than $5, you can do any one of these. Also - you are welcome to make fun of me for getting ink all over my hands! PENTEL TOUCH: www.amazon.com/Pentel-Felt-Assorted-Colors-S520-12/dp/B00006IFJK/ref=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til?tag=letterandjour-20&linkCode=w00&linkId=717f2d68844b5b8de99dbb43472a66e8&creativeASIN=B00006IFJK TOMBOW F...
Flip Through My Old and New Bullet Journal
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The Journals I use: Leuchtturm 1917: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HAPOME8/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00HAPOME8&linkCode=as2&tag=letterandjour-20&linkId=aa0ae136803b06b53f763a750cc5f08f Moleskine Dotted: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015NG44GG/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B015NG44GG&linkCode=as2&tag=letterandjour-20&linkId=063ab597bdcb43d...
My Bullet Journal Setup for December
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My bullet journal setup for December and my first video! The Journal I use is: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HAPOME8/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00HAPOME8&linkCode=as2&tag=letterandjour-20&linkId=aa0ae136803b06b53f763a750cc5f08f The Pens I use- For the thick header lines: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DBHK7DS?ie=UTF8&tag=letterandjour-20&camp=1789&linkCode=xm2&creat...

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @SuperKinlo
    @SuperKinlo Місяць тому

    2 years, great effort. I was happy when I did 10k a day for a month.

  • @vanessa8282vr
    @vanessa8282vr Місяць тому

    I like this. Simple, basic but useful thank you 🙏

  • @maddiedoeswhatshewants
    @maddiedoeswhatshewants 3 місяці тому

    What song are you using?

  • @anitaberendsen9525
    @anitaberendsen9525 3 місяці тому

    swiss, klausscoyntry wirh that flu war ...

  • @AbaddonOfSheol
    @AbaddonOfSheol 4 місяці тому

    Add pull-ups/bodyweight rows to your routine. You'll love the results.

  • @roadguide123
    @roadguide123 4 місяці тому

    You are lucky living in a nice place… I live in a hot humid not running friendly city so I run in my apartment between the bedroom and living room 5k daily..:enjoy living in your town…take care

  • @keegank9737
    @keegank9737 4 місяці тому

    I notice that you do not include Sunday in the weekly spread. Do you simply not plan out Sundays? Also, for "month at a glance", what do you use on the left/right out of habit tracker, future dates, and to-do?

  • @wholebodybright
    @wholebodybright 5 місяців тому

    Seriously one of the best running videos because your honest & real I love authentic people! Thank you for sharing!

  • @3nterprisevideos
    @3nterprisevideos 6 місяців тому

    Every day? Thats cap 🧢

  • @c2pgt
    @c2pgt 6 місяців тому

    What a good decision I was just like you, very lazy But at 20, I decided to run 5K everyday and 3 years on, it was the best decision I ever made!

  • @clairebaron9061
    @clairebaron9061 10 місяців тому

    Thank you for going through I detail you version on what you do, for you and your family 😁😁 such a lovely, calm lady. Wish you well with your mornings 😁

  • @LarvaeLightening
    @LarvaeLightening Рік тому

    My grandfather is nearly 100 and he used to take a lot of cold showers, he said to me once that what matters the most is what you put in your 40s will carry you through the rest of your life

  • @OriginalFootprintz
    @OriginalFootprintz Рік тому

    Love your no frills honesty man.

  • @wrusst
    @wrusst Рік тому

    You are underated for doing this

  • @lostboiiz
    @lostboiiz Рік тому

    Loved the video, hated the music

  • @Valliant79
    @Valliant79 Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing! Really appreciated listening to your thought processes. As a fellow lazyboy I'm the same it's all or nothing (and I usually choose nothing) but the streak thing works. It's worked for me with alcohol and nicotine, and who knows, maybe running. Thanks again man.

  • @tonyp9631
    @tonyp9631 Рік тому

    I'm 3 months into my 5k/day currently. I dream of moving to Zurich. I watched this video during my 5k run this morning. Thank you for the motivation and sense of clarity.

  • @riyadhatrah
    @riyadhatrah Рік тому

    Maybe, just maybe, give yourself a bit more credit ;) Thank you for sharing!

  • @clarity2115
    @clarity2115 Рік тому

    Hate when great content creators just disappear :(

  • @santiagovasquez5967
    @santiagovasquez5967 Рік тому

    The Push Ups are solid!

  • @zouhir2010
    @zouhir2010 Рік тому

    So simple.❤

  • @bittuhada8157
    @bittuhada8157 Рік тому

    Unfortunately, my shifts at workplace change every week. I can only follow 2 weeks of any morning routine then my night shift will pause all these miracles 😔

  • @sylviaunleashed1615
    @sylviaunleashed1615 Рік тому

    Fantastic and inspiring. Thanks!

  • @People_R_Foolish
    @People_R_Foolish 2 роки тому

    I see why they quit recording videos. BORING

  • @aldreth3625
    @aldreth3625 2 роки тому

    I’m 254 days into my streak of at least 5k everyday… loving it!

  • @HDnursepractitioner
    @HDnursepractitioner 2 роки тому

    I love this so much! I think it helps that you took the choice out of it. 👍

  • @kamita509
    @kamita509 2 роки тому

    You are so honest and real with yourself its hilarious great video😂 😃👍

  • @catarinacarvalho8344
    @catarinacarvalho8344 2 роки тому

    I'm a girl and I am now starting my first bullet journal and in just the first pages I was like "maybe this is not for me" (because I wanted something really funcional and minimal and the aesthetics went down the drill). But now that I see yours I feel really inspired and motivated. It doesn't need to be "pinterestic" to have value and do the job. Thank you so much to show us a real bullet journal! What a world we live in when even a notebook has beauty standards!

    • @wangwang1488
      @wangwang1488 Рік тому

      I doubt some of them even use the artsy bullet journal they uploaded on instagram except for views.

    • @OriginalFootprintz
      @OriginalFootprintz Рік тому

      😂pinterestic! A New word😂 beauty standards for journals 🤔 interesting concept 😂😂

  • @eDriveToday
    @eDriveToday 2 роки тому

    What a great 7 minute video!!! Amazing man... you bring a smile on the viewers with your narration. Congrats... and Enjoy your 5k run everyday!!! 😊👍👍👍

  • @kchale2998
    @kchale2998 2 роки тому

    Nice. A lil less droopy, a lil less jiggly. That’s cool with me too. Thanks

  • @alexe8996
    @alexe8996 2 роки тому

    I ❤ this video

  • @srikumarkurup4769
    @srikumarkurup4769 2 роки тому

    Loved your video, it's simple and honest, Thanks for sharing.

  • @allyson--
    @allyson-- 2 роки тому

    :-)

  • @ianhorowitz5311
    @ianhorowitz5311 2 роки тому

    This is an awesome video! Very pragmatic and self-effacing. Thank you! (PS Would love to live in Zurich! What do you do?)

  • @anitaberendsen2425
    @anitaberendsen2425 2 роки тому

    Listening books, that's for little children in bed. You're not a runner, you need attention. Poor boy

    • @andrewstager1378
      @andrewstager1378 9 місяців тому

      lol you’re on UA-cam trying to shame people

  • @ellenh278
    @ellenh278 2 роки тому

    Oh it's so good to hear from a runner that doesn't like running. I was wondering if I started if I could sustain it. I've used the "one decision' method with other things (I call them my non negotiables) and it makes life so much easier without the "Do I? Don't I?" But when it comes to exercise I keep getting derailed by injury and illness. How do you handle that? Great video btw. Really enjoyed it. **high fives Owen**

  • @Swanky723
    @Swanky723 2 роки тому

    how much weight didnt lose??/

  • @mikedunmore5238
    @mikedunmore5238 2 роки тому

    5k every day, you should be thin no matter what unless you force feed.

    • @mikedunmore5238
      @mikedunmore5238 2 роки тому

      @@focusedstudying8993 RUNNING does more than what science claims trust me.

    • @andrewstager1378
      @andrewstager1378 9 місяців тому

      Diet is more consequential than exercise

    • @mikedunmore5238
      @mikedunmore5238 9 місяців тому

      @@andrewstager1378 must be slot of liquid calories. 5k everyday should keep you in a calorie deficit

    • @andrewstager1378
      @andrewstager1378 9 місяців тому

      @@mikedunmore5238 Nah. Eat enough bread and you'll never be in calorie deficit.

    • @mikedunmore5238
      @mikedunmore5238 9 місяців тому

      @@andrewstager1378 well you will have to be a better eater than runner 🤣

  • @ppiriou
    @ppiriou 2 роки тому

    Switzerland is where I ate the best cheese… If you did not run your 5K daily, you would easily weight over 300 pounds by now! You are probably be the most honest guy on UA-cam!😉

  • @richard-leech
    @richard-leech 2 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing! Great job keeping it consistent for so long. How long does the 5k take you on average if you mind me asking?

  • @Mrkevi123
    @Mrkevi123 2 роки тому

    No offense, but i would expect you much slimmer. 5k is about 300 calories x 730 days is 219,000 or 63 lbs lost from running for 2 years

  • @lionatticus9743
    @lionatticus9743 2 роки тому

    Really awesome and authentic video even with a script, I could tell how thoughtful it was.

  • @paulosullivan4819
    @paulosullivan4819 2 роки тому

    How can you run so much and not have a runner's body??? Your dedication to bread and pizza must be something else to offset those 5K's everyday. Anyway, Bravo to you! You are lucky indeed to run in such beautiful places everyday!!!!

    • @Bumiround
      @Bumiround Рік тому

      Because this is social media, run 5k everyday with that body he'll get injured before first week

    • @andrewstager1378
      @andrewstager1378 9 місяців тому

      I covered this in the video. I lived in Europe. I ate lots of bread. Anyone who knows anything about this knows that diet is far more consequential than exercise.

  • @tzukhi
    @tzukhi 2 роки тому

    Omg i’m just like you ! But i started to run daily and it’s going good so far. I just need to now cut off my sugar addicition🤦🏼‍♀️

  • @Zar4thustr4
    @Zar4thustr4 2 роки тому

    : D wow how different people are ... I basically do the same thing -> running and push-ups (and some sport that I actually enjoy but cannot do on a regular basis), but i get my motivation purely from observing improvement. I measure my runs exactly I have a big excel file where I record my resting pulse, my weight, my average puls vs speed during each run, my max push ups that I can do my chest circumference ... and much more ... Its like the need to fill that excel sheet that weighs more than the need to run and exercise ... for whatever reason... but I guess I will have to find a different modus operandi once I get older and my performance will decline (which already starts to happen, even though for endurance nature is more merciful) - but still: probably not so motivating to observe and document the decline in detail^^

  • @Peter_Lynch
    @Peter_Lynch 2 роки тому

    Move to Switzerland and eat good food while drinking beer I see that sounds fun.

  • @briannasmith2568
    @briannasmith2568 2 роки тому

    Your town is beautiful. Thanks for the inspirational video.

  • @onebulletman7682
    @onebulletman7682 2 роки тому

    that's not my journal

  • @monikamarsollek3493
    @monikamarsollek3493 2 роки тому

    Very inspiring, spread more of your experiences, if you’re still holding on! Greetings from a book and knit lover with a sometimes too inviting couch and reading chair in Germany, Monika❣

  • @aldreth3625
    @aldreth3625 2 роки тому

    Good stuff, I’m 2-days in on a year challenge for charity!