OK, I know this is a fitness blog but this is just me venting.
So the other day I get a call saying that the mail for TPS is being held at the post office and if I don't come and get it they will send it back.
So, I get in the Mighty Dodge and go to the Everett Post office. I knew it was a Post Office because it had a great big sign out front that said Post Office and when I went inside there were a whole bunch of people wearing United States Postal Se vice uniforms working there.
After waiting in line for at least 15 minutes, I got to the counter and said something like this to the person there wearing a US postal service uniform (in the building with the Post Office sign on it): Hi, I got a phone call saying that my mail was here and if I don't pick it up they will send it back.
It's funny , because I filled out a change of address form on line and we have been getting mail.
At this point I am interrupted by the nice person at the counter and she says "I don't know why you are coming here, this isn't a Post Office.
I calmly explain about the great big sign out front that says Post Office to no avail. She then says the Post Office is in Chelsea. This makes perfect sense because Chelsea is a different city and this post office is around 50 yards from the old TPS. Of course this isn't a Post Office and I'm in the wrong city. I am clearly stupid.
I get back in the Mighty Dodge and drive to the Chelsea Post office. Once inside I explain what is going on. They tell me they got my change of address, and I am getting my mail. I knew that I was getting my mail because I go to the mailbox and pick it up every day.
They then go on a magical mystery tour, come back 10 minutes later and tell me there is no mail for me, it was delivered.
I am now seething.
I leave and go to TPS. Guess what, the mail is there.
I have no idea what the moral of this story is. I just wanted to vent.
WEAKNESS IS A CRIME
The official blog of C.J. Murphy of Total Performance Sports. If you get offended easily this isn't for you.
Weakness is a crime, don't be a criminal.
Monday, January 10, 2011
Thursday, December 16, 2010
More from AC
You all know I love Alwyn Cosgrove (in a manly way ). Not a weird way. Anyhow, here is a great repost from him.
I'll be back to posting more of my own gems once we get the TPS move finished.
What is it that separates you from your goals? Or from being at the very top?
If you want to be a World Class fitness trainer or business owner - what is it that is keeping you from accomplishing that?
Is it education? If so - what books do you need to read? What DVD's do you need to watch? Who do you need to meet or consult with ? What audio CD's do you need to listen to? What seminars do you need to attend? What mentorships are you going to?
Is it experience? If so - who can you study under to fast track that experience? How many clients would you need to train to get more experience? If you currently train 20 sessions per week, if you got up to 25, that would be an extra 250 sessions per year (or over ten extra weeks of experience by comparison).
What about a personal goal of fat loss or muscle gain? What if you want to lose 20lbs? What foods would you have to eat on a daily basis? What training would you have to do? How much cardiovascular work? How many sets, reps, exercises in your weight training program? Should you even have a weight training program?
Who is the best trainer in your area that you can hire? What sort of time commitment is needed?
Is that time commitment realistic for you?
Are you just lacking the information?
Are you lacking a plan?
Or do you know what to do and just aren't doing it?
Are you supposed to take a 6am spinning class and sleep in instead?
Are you just not taking action?
I bet most of you have never even figured out these factors. Most people prefer to stay the same, yet complain about where they are, and how hard it is, and how it's "different" for them or in their gym/town/city/state/country...
As we wind up 2010 - are you where you wanted to be 12 months ago? What about 12 months from now? What steps do you need to take?
If it's a lack of information - then get that information and then take action.
If it's a lack of action - then get off your butt and DO something.
If you can answer these questions make a list and start moving towards your goals.
AC
PS - I've been getting a lot of emails as regards books to read about goal setting and the success mindset. The single best resource I've ever found on this topic is from UK super-trainer Dax Moy: you'll find all the details HERE
AlwynCosgrove.com
I'll be back to posting more of my own gems once we get the TPS move finished.
What is it that separates you from your goals? Or from being at the very top?
If you want to be a World Class fitness trainer or business owner - what is it that is keeping you from accomplishing that?
Is it education? If so - what books do you need to read? What DVD's do you need to watch? Who do you need to meet or consult with ? What audio CD's do you need to listen to? What seminars do you need to attend? What mentorships are you going to?
Is it experience? If so - who can you study under to fast track that experience? How many clients would you need to train to get more experience? If you currently train 20 sessions per week, if you got up to 25, that would be an extra 250 sessions per year (or over ten extra weeks of experience by comparison).
What about a personal goal of fat loss or muscle gain? What if you want to lose 20lbs? What foods would you have to eat on a daily basis? What training would you have to do? How much cardiovascular work? How many sets, reps, exercises in your weight training program? Should you even have a weight training program?
Who is the best trainer in your area that you can hire? What sort of time commitment is needed?
Is that time commitment realistic for you?
Are you just lacking the information?
Are you lacking a plan?
Or do you know what to do and just aren't doing it?
Are you supposed to take a 6am spinning class and sleep in instead?
Are you just not taking action?
I bet most of you have never even figured out these factors. Most people prefer to stay the same, yet complain about where they are, and how hard it is, and how it's "different" for them or in their gym/town/city/state/country...
As we wind up 2010 - are you where you wanted to be 12 months ago? What about 12 months from now? What steps do you need to take?
If it's a lack of information - then get that information and then take action.
If it's a lack of action - then get off your butt and DO something.
If you can answer these questions make a list and start moving towards your goals.
AC
PS - I've been getting a lot of emails as regards books to read about goal setting and the success mindset. The single best resource I've ever found on this topic is from UK super-trainer Dax Moy: you'll find all the details HERE
AlwynCosgrove.com
Thursday, December 9, 2010
The horrors of the leg extension
So anyone who know TPS knows we hate leg extensions machines.
The main reason is that they place an excessive amount of shear force on the knee. TPS will never, ever have one. Period.
I have found a new reason to hate them. In today's Boston Herald there was an article about Cybex losing a $66 Million judgement in an injury suit regarding a leg extension.
It seems that some poor person had a leg extension FALL on her and it crippled her. Just one more reason to avoid the leg extension.
The main reason is that they place an excessive amount of shear force on the knee. TPS will never, ever have one. Period.
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| Never use this, it might fall over on you and cripple you. |
I have found a new reason to hate them. In today's Boston Herald there was an article about Cybex losing a $66 Million judgement in an injury suit regarding a leg extension.
It seems that some poor person had a leg extension FALL on her and it crippled her. Just one more reason to avoid the leg extension.
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