Today, I plan on writing about my favorite articles that I have found on the internet. My views are completely MY opinion on the article, however , I will add how that article has helped me. As I continue to gain knowledge; more links will be added to this page. My goal is to have a database for people who are searching for the best links on the Net, with topics ranging from Mathematics - Sleeping tips.
"GOAT"= Greatest of all time
LINKS ON SLEEP : http://www.trickstutorials.com/content/sleeps - To me, this is the greatest page on sleep and how to get a great sleep that is on the internet. Although I have not read every sleep article on the Internet, (If you have then I suggest you reconsider your thought process and/or get a job) I can honestly say that this article has helped me the most. The author, a man who goes by Jujimufu, has tested sleep strategies out in the best way possible; which is to actually try them all out. Major points from the article that have been effective for me include: 1- Get up on your feet at the same exact minute every morning for 1 month ( once you have this habit you most likely will keep doing it for more than 1 month). 2- Buy earplugs so that all outer noise is eradicated. 3- Create "white noise" by having a fan blow during the night. 4- Darkness + Earplugs + Fan= great sleep.
NEED MOTIVATION? : http://jasonferruggia.com/life-wasted/ - My personal favorite article of all time regarding any topic. If you feel like you need to get your life in order, or that you are having problems achieving a goal that you set out to accomplish, look no further then this article. Jason Ferruggia would best be described as a Health addict, a complete beast in the weight-room and a excellent motivator. (although he claims he hates motivating people) Despite this article mostly being about weight-lifting and health, you should apply the same passion that Jason gives to those subjects, to both your school/work, friends, and family. As Mr. Ferruggia so aptly puts it, "Don't wait till tomorrow because it will be to late."
IS STRETCHING IMPORTANT? : http://robertsontrainingsystems.com/blog/hardcore-stretching-part-i/ - No longer should kids be asking, "Should I stretch." This article explains the fundamentals of stretching and why it is so important for young and old athletes. Instead of getting a injury and being forced to 8 months of rehab, how about you do 10-15 minutes of prehab before and after every workout/practice/game. For examples of actual stretches go here .
WHAT YOU NEED TO GAIN STRENGTH: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1125982/index.htm
This is exactly what anyone needs to achieve strength. Herschel walker says exactly what made him the beast that he is. The formula : Pushups, Sit-ups and Sprints. The Challenge: You must do these everyday, in the first year Herschel totaled over 100,000 pushups!
TO BE CONTINUED.........
Remembering the Fallen: Petty Officer Jon Tumilson
As many of you may or may not know, on August 6th 2011, 25 Navy SEALs were killed when Afghan insurgents shot down a Military helicopter located in eastern Afghanistan. ( I will follow this post with a synopsis of the event, but for now use this http://abcnews.go.com/m/story?id=14245387&sid=76 abc story as a starting point.)
Today, I would like to talk about 1 of the 25 SEALs who were killed on August 6th, 2011. His name is Jon Tumilson and he was a Petty Officer, from Rockford, Iowa. Jon was also a member of SEAL Team Six; the team credited with the killing of Osama Bin Laden. However, on this day Jon found himself and his other 30 comrades ( a total of 30 men with 5 not being Navy SEALs and 1 being a rescue dog) defenseless as a rocket propelled grenade launcher was able to hone in on their helicopter--killing everyone on board.
Jon joined the SEALs straight out of highschool and was described as his peers as someone who always, "did the best that he could" and someone who, "pushed others to be better." Yesterday, August 24th, Jon's funeral was held in his old high school. The picture that you see in this post, is of his casket and his loyal dog laying beside it. Of the people who commented on Jon's funeral they all noted that Hawkeye (Jon's dog) did not move from the casket for the duration of the memorial.
In my humble opinion, we should all try to learn from Jon and put into action even the simplest of things that he did on this Earth. For one, instead of just going through the motions, how about you strive to improve in every day life.Also, instead of just focusing on yourself, push others around you to excel in their daily endeavors as well. Although we may not be able to do what the SEALs do, we can still make the community and the world a better place.
Make sure to like Jon Tumilson's facebook page ~ http://www.facebook.com/pages/In-memory-of-Navy-Seal-Jon-Tumilson/231252930243390
Thanks for reading. JG
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