Coach's picks for great Positive Mental Nutrition
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Extra Resources
Extra Resources
BrainBuilder
I was researching online a number of years ago to find a resource that would help my son improve his auditory and visual processing skills. I ran across Brainbuilder.com and quickly started using their technology to strengthen my kid’s memory and processing capabilities. In the process, I realized I could improve mine as well!
BrainBuilder.com offers numerous cognitive workouts designed to improve your capacity to process information with greater ease, speed and efficiency. The exercises are short, fun, and individualized to your specific needs. There are unlimited levels of training so whether you are working to overcome a learning or attention difficulty, achieve Top 1% mental performance, or prevent aging of the brain, BrainBuilder.com can help you reach your goals.
Brian Age
Cooper Clinic
I highly recommend The Cooper Clinic in Dallas, Texas. I travel there each year to get my annual physical completed. Both the facility and the physicians are outstanding and the entire process can be wrapped up in less than six hours. Preliminary results are discussed with your doctor on the spot and a detailed report arrives in about three weeks and can be copied to your local internist as well. What makes Cooper worth the trip and expense is their forward-thinking proactive mindset when it comes to preventative medicine. Not only do you get the brutal facts about your health and fitness, you and your spouse benefit from knowing the real truth about your current state of health. As the founder, Dr. Ken Cooper says, “It is easier to maintain good health through proper exercise, diet, and emotional balance than it is to regain it once it is lost.”
iDictate
I use iDictate for transcription work and it is highly effective. I usually record speaking engagements and most workshops, then upload the audio file to iDictate and receive an emailed transcripts in less than 24 hours. I am billed at the rate of 1.25 cents per word unless it is a conversation or interview, then it’s about 2 cents per word. This is a reliable and very cost effective service. Think what your assistant could be doing with time saved from transcribing… There is 24x7 access to a global pool of highly trained and bonded secretarial word processors.
Copy Talk
Copytalk is an awesome transcription service, but very different from iDictate. I use Copytalk as my idea net, to capture breakthrough ideas or even simple to do’s before I forget them whenever I am not in the office. I call Copytalk from my mobile phone and it recognizes me as the caller. I leave a message up to 4 minutes, and then hang up. Usually within an hour I have an accurate transcription in my email inbox. This is great for post-appointment dictation, recording ideas while traveling or even sending personal reminders to your home email. I pay about 60 dollars each month for unlimited use. Give this a try and see what happens with your productivity.
EnergyFirst
We’ve been using EnergyFirst supplements at The 1% Club since 1997. The products were exceptional then and they are even better now. We even considered designing our own protein powders and green drinks and improving upon their formula, but we were unable to take what they already created to an even higher level. So we’re sticking with EnergyFirst.
As you know, this is the supplement line we use at the coaching center and it’s the one I use with my kids at home. If I could get something local or something better, I would, but I’ve been searching for 10 years and haven’t yet found it. Beyond just supplements though, EnergyFirst is about living the healthy lifestyle. Since approximately 80% of your energy will come from your diet, it is wise to be highly selective in this area. The EnergyFirst Program is the cornerstone of our high-energy lifestyle philosophy. The program outlines a complete lifestyle approach with an emphasis not just on losing weight, but on getting lean, increasing energy, and attaining optimal health and wellness for life. The program is based on cutting edge research from pre-eminent anti-aging and sports nutrition specialists including Dr Michael Colgan PhD, CCN and Udo Erasmus PhD (The FAT guy), and scientific research foundations including Life Extension Foundation and the Whey Protein Institute.
Executive Book Summaries
I’ve been using Executive Book Summaries since 1989 when I first started contemplating the possibility of becoming a “coach for entrepreneurs.” I’ve subscribed to both the printed and the audio cassette versions. My car used to be littered with the tapes that contained one book summary per side. I’d listen while driving to call on prospects throughout Atlanta and the southeast. The printed summaries are about 5,000-words and usually around eight-pages. They are distillations of business books that cover the main points and provide you with a working knowledge of its contents. I’ve used the summaries to help filter the rest of my reading and study. If the summary is compelling, I usually buy the book for my library. If the book is a disappointment, then I find that out with minimal time and cost. While most of the books summarized are high quality, a few have been disappointing or possibly just irrelevant to me. This is definitely a high value resource. The summaries are now available in audio CD formats, and online in formats for printing, viewing, or listening to on personal computers, Palm and Pocket PC handheld devices, and MP3 players.
Kolbe
We’ve been using Kolbe in The 1% Club since 1997 and it’s better than ever today. Distinct from personality tests, your unique Kolbe result taps into your underlying spirit, the very nature of who you are and what makes you tick. Your rare instinct-based talents show up on Kolbe's one-of-a-kind assessment. You’ll learn why 95% of people wouldn't be able to succeed doing it your way. This is a very interesting information to help you make better decisions about your future and about the people you invite to join your DreamTeam. It takes only a half hour and your results are available immediately. There is also a assessment for kids in the fourth grade and up. Take advantage of this one. If I gave stars, this would earn them all.
MyFoodDiary.com
Over the years, I’ve found that keeping a food log is one of the top 3 strategies for getting and staying lean and fit. Consider that after age 30, at least 80% of your body fat percentage is a direct result of what you eat. (It’s just too easy to out eat your exercise program) A number of 1% members who tried everything else without lasting success, finally got significant, healthy results after they started tracking what passed between their lips. As simple as this process is, it keeps you mindful of your intake and eliminates eating on “auto-pilot.” Whether you want to lose body fat or just get more scientific about your intake, MYFOODDIARY can be an effective resource for you. More than just tracking what you eat and drink, this website allows you to monitor nutritional intake and calorie expenditure. Remember, to reach your HUGE goals, you need lots of energy. Make a commitment to support your full potential with what you eat and drink. Give this site a try and watch the results spread throughout your life!
Power Systems
This is a cool site if you like the science and work ethic behind all sports. You’ll find great training tools to help achieve optimal fitness and even better equipment to help your kids excel in their favorite sport. From aqua training to plyometrics, yoga and techniques for jumping higher and running faster this site has the resources to get you or your child in the exceptional physical condition.
Ready to Play & Rip Digital
Both Ready to Play (West Coast) & Rip Digital (East Coast) convert your CD collection into an organized digital library, even straight to your ipod or MP3 player. Send your CD’s along with your player and in less than two weeks, receive your fully loaded and organized iPod back and ready to use along with a simple DVD back up system and your original CD’s. Once you’ve caught up on the initial loading and organizing, you can handle the maintenance on your own. Most jobs are complete in 1 to 2 days, excluding shipping time.
