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Re: "6 big mistakes that people make in business". Notes from presentation by Keith Cunningham (Part 2)

Sotiris Zafeiris — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 11:57:23 -0000

Hi

Did this presentation changed the way you think? Did you see results as a businessman?
Would be useful to comment on these as well but also try to put online the part 3
I also attended last week the Ultimate Business Seminar and i found Keith;s presentation really great

Thanks

Re: Tinker Hatfield, VP of Innovation at Nike: "Just Innovate"

deckoff — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 18:19:46 -0000

Sajri, your post reminds me of Ali G. Respekt!

Re: Tinker Hatfield, VP of Innovation at Nike: "Just Innovate"

sajri — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 01:12:13 -0000

thanks for da sneakers is realy wat i can say. even i do have one pair of it nd must say mst comfortable in it. i would kike to knw mre about nike's (ekins) innovation tone. wat r its ideation process.

Re: "Beating the Odds: Characteristics of a Successful Business". Notes from presentation by Keith Cunningham (Part 1)

adrian — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 21:42:29 -0000

Whats one tenth of one percent of 6 billion??
tis 6 million,
there's surely more than 6 million people in the world making 30.000 per year
keith is great tho

Re: Google at 10: Talking with Marissa Mayer: product management, prototypes and 20% time (part 3)

Ben Simonton — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 13:59:27 -0000

Thanks for the info, David.

I also understand that Google has made substantial efforts to prevent managers from being able to micromanage and thus turn off employees. Is this true? I heard that as many as 150 people report to one manager. True?

Best regards, Ben

Re: The "Twitter Dilemma": How Many People Can You Follow?

Ricardo Bueno — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 07:22:19 -0000

I twitter under my name. I follow somewhere around 540 people but find that the conversation often centers around a much smaller group (I'm never speaking to all 500+ people. It's always the same few that are active in the conversation and to whom we DM each other back and forth).

I do use twitter as somewhat of a broadcasting tool for my blog and that's worked well in terms of attracting new readership for my blog.

Anyway, in answering how many people is an ideal number to follow...not sure I have an ideal number. Generally speaking I follow anyone who has somehow sparked my interest in some way, shape or form at some point. From then on, it becomes a matter of "let's see where the conversation takes us."

Re: Strength Training: Unpacking New "Streamline SR" Static Contraction Training Fitness Equipment

deckoff — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 02:17:54 -0000

Ed, thanks for your note, and thank you for reading my blog.

I don't work for their company, and I don't know the answers to those types of questions about shipping weight, shipping options.

May I suggest you contact their company directly?

Here is a link to their contact info:

http://www.superrepequipment.com/contact-us.php

Hope that's helpful!

Re: Strength Training: Unpacking New "Streamline SR" Static Contraction Training Fitness Equipment

deckoff — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 02:13:15 -0000

Mike, I spoke with the folks at SuperRep, and you are correct, they are transitioning from one design to a new design.

Sounds like you have a program that you like and I applaud your focus on health and fitness!

Re: Strength Training: Unpacking New "Streamline SR" Static Contraction Training Fitness Equipment

ed holly — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:19:22 -0000

David: What is approximate weight of the heaviest shipping box ? Can boxes be shipped via U.S. Postal Service ( I live in Rincon, Puerto Rico - shipping is easiest by USPS.) ? What amount of reassembly is necessary to transport assembled unit in a mini-van? . Thank you, Ed Holly

Re: Update: Strength Training with Static Contraction Training: results after ten months

deckoff — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:12:49 -0000

Hello, Lifter, thanks for reading my blog and for your comment. You sound enthused about your results, and I admire and respect that!

To answer your question, yes, I am continuing my strength training program, following SCT.

Based on your comment here, I'd have two questions for you, along with some ideas:

1) First, if you gained 1-1/2kg in 2 SCT workouts...1-1/2kg of what? Muscle? Fat? How do you know?

(I ask the same question any time someone says they lost X amount of pounds - "X pounds of what? How do you know you're not losing muscle mass, too?")

Something to think about: if you're weighing yourself on a scale, you won't know the muscle/fat composition of what you're gaining (and/or losing).

I suggest doing a hydrostatic body composition test as a benchmark at the start, and then periodically measure your results (I'd suggest once a quarter). So that way, you know if you're accomplishing your goal of gaining muscle, or if that is masked by gains in fat.

Similarly, measurements with a tape measure provide feedback and can be fun to see, but they may or may not be telling you the true story. In contrast, a hydrostatic body composition test will tell you with 99% accuracy what your results are.

2) Second, I'm pleased to hear you've been training for 26 years, that is extraordinary and a great example of what is possible! One of the keys to fitness and health is what we do consistently, and I congratulate you on your longevity.

My question: if you started a SCT program in 2003 and did 2 workouts with results that you sound proud of, why did you stop? I'm always interested in learning what makes people tick: why people dosomething consistently vs. why they go through a start, stop, start, stop cycle.

Something related to think about: the language we use has a powerful effect on our actions and in turn our results. I bet that there will be a big difference in your actions and results if you tell yourself you'll "give it another whirl" vs. "totally commit full out" to your program for 90 days and measuring the results. Does that make sense?

Again, thanks for reading my blog and for posting, do let us know how you're training is going, what you learn along the way, and your results!

Re: Update: Strength Training with Static Contraction Training: results after ten months

Lifter — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 02:47:59 -0000

Here are my findings back in 2003... 2-weeks of SCT, a single weekly workout, I gained the following...

Weight - 1 1/2kg (98.5 - 100kgs)
Quad - 1/4"
Calf - 1/4"
Chest - 3/4"
Arms - 1/8th"
F/arms - 2/8th"
Waist - -1/4"

Not too shabby for a fortnight's work, and after training, at the time, 26 years! I am about to give it another whirl... are you still following it? All the best!

Re: Strength Training: Unpacking New "Streamline SR" Static Contraction Training Fitness Equipment

Mike — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 18:27:28 -0000

Hi David,

Thanks for the reply. Looks like SuperRep is no longer supporting the SCT machine. (I emailed them for full specs and they told me they were working on their own unit and it was a few months away)

As for my programs - I was a regular gym-goer for over 10 years, but for the past year I was extremely bored with the gym, the equipment and the atmosphere. My monthly dues were also increasing so I decided to create a basement gym and have been enjoying the switch.

I run, row and bike and then supplement the cardio with a 4 day weights plan with dumbells, tension bands, and bosu exercises.

I prefer 30 minute sessions, hence the reason I began to investigate the SCT machine.

Cheers,

Mike

Re: Need Your Help: Please Vote for Our SXSW Interactive 2009 Panel Proposal On Technology & Fitness

deckoff — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:47:31 -0000

Hey Rob, thanks for reading my blog and thanks for posting.

Glad to hear you recognize the same serious problem that Biray and I are seeking to help people solve.

If you have a moment, we'd love it if you could vote for our SXSW session and comment there, too!

What's your secret to working out consistently? Do you use any Web 2.0 tools to help?

Re: Need Your Help: Please Vote for Our SXSW Interactive 2009 Panel Proposal On Technology & Fitness

Rob Banga — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:01:07 -0000

Agreed. Computer body is an epidemic in corporate America.

Re: Music Playlist: Strength Training & Weight Lifting

deckoff — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:53:23 -0000

Thanks, Eddie! :)

Re: Music Playlist: Strength Training & Weight Lifting

farky — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 01:13:49 -0000

wow u have great taste in music this is the stuff that i listen to exactly! Van Halen are amazing

Re: ContentBiz Summit 2006: Hoover's Website Design Tests Results to Increase Conversion

Jim Hobson — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 22:49:27 -0000

Very useful information that confirms some thoughts that our agency has held. We are also seeing conversion increases from using interactive elements such as LiveChat or Click-to-Call.

Now, if only more clients would listen to their Internet marketing agency . . .

Re: The "Twitter Dilemma": How Many People Can You Follow?

deckoff — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:22:04 -0000

Nick, thanks for your comment, and thank you for reading my blog.

To answer your question, as I understand it, Twitter's system should not prevent you from following more than 2,000 people.

For example, Robert Scoble currently follows more than 21,000 people (http://twitter.com/scobleizer) and Chris Brogan currently follows more than 10,000 people and Jeff Pulver currently follows more than 4,500 people.

Re: The "Twitter Dilemma": How Many People Can You Follow?

Nick Stamoulis — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:42:58 -0000

I reached a max at following 2,000 people...their system will not let me follow any more people...is this the max number?

Re: "6 big mistakes that people make in business". Notes from presentation by Keith Cunningham (Part 2)

deckoff — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:34:29 -0000

J.J., thanks for your question and thank you for being a repeat visitor to the blog, appreciate you reading my thoughts here. To answer your question, looking back to a year ago, I think I got busy with work and never posted part 3! I'll see if I can find my notes and update a few of the more interesting things I heard.

Re: "6 big mistakes that people make in business". Notes from presentation by Keith Cunningham (Part 2)

J.J. — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:56:17 -0000

Where is part 3 ??

Re: Keith Cunningham: Myths, Lies and Fables of Business

deckoff — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 02:39:52 -0000

Brian, thanks for your post and for reading my blog. To answer your question, I attended the Anthony Robbins Mastery University, and Keith was a featured speaker at one of the events. I really liked Keith's content and delivery. I have not yet attended any of his seminars or schools. One of my friends has attended his school, and she had very positive things to say about it. I believe his classes/school could be quite valuable. Of course, like all education, much depends on what you put into it as the student.

Re: Keith Cunningham: Myths, Lies and Fables of Business

brian — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 02:12:37 -0000

so have you attended any of keith's seminars or schools? your thoughts

Re: Strength Training: Unpacking New "Streamline SR" Static Contraction Training Fitness Equipment

deckoff — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 06:45:29 -0000

Mike, thanks for coming by, I appreciate you reading my blog.

To answer your question, I measure the unit at 80" tall when it is set up for the bench press as shown in the photo. Having said that, if your purpose for the measurement is very important, I'd suggest double checking with the manufacturer, in case they've made any changes in the equipment.

I do like the equipment, as it enables me to do accomplish my goals more efficiently. Of course, as you can see, the design/style of the equipment isn't anything special - I'd consider it functional, but not designed like an iPod. :) But it deos get the job done, which is the most important thing to me. And as I mentioned earlier, I am experimenting with a combination of this machine and equipment at my gym (even if I might be sub-optimizing). Regardless of which equipment I'm using, I'm really most focused on the underlying SCT workouts, doing them with great intensity, and on a consistent basis.

What type of training are you doing now? What's your experience been like?

Re: Strength Training: Unpacking New "Streamline SR" Static Contraction Training Fitness Equipment

Mike — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:21:57 -0000

Hi David,

Great Blog. I have been researching equipment for some time. You seem to be impressed with the Streamline SR.

One quick question, how tall is this unit when set up for the bench press as shown above?

-Mike