EP 350: Dan John on the Resume Life vs the Eulogy Life

Dan and Pat discuss momentum and how to regain it (especially in fitness) after the holidays, living the resume life vs. the eulogy life, and whether winning the lottery is a blessing or a curse.  Also, listener questions. ... Resume Building Versus Eulogy Building By: Dan John I had one of those odd things happen to me recently: I had an email asking for my resume/vita. It was the same day I was preparing to speak at my brother's funeral. Now, there is nothing new here: other brighter minds have discussed this before me, but I couldn't ignore the reality. In life we have two kinds of documents: Resumes Eulogies The Resume is that wonderful few pieces of paper that tells the world you are able to take on the task of junior senior manager of small things at the wingernut factories. You got the degree, you sat in the chair, you paid your dues and avoided imprisonment for the most part. And, good for you! You never got caught! Eulogy literally means "the good story." In a eulogy, people might miss the degrees from the universities, the committees and the councils. What they will talk about is when you "showed up," helped out and made a difference. At my brother's funeral, one of my cousins said to me: "I need to volunteer more." Five words. In those five words, Jane told me the impact of Phil's funeral upon her. I need to volunteer more. Showing up and making a difference doesn't go on the resume. It goes in the eulogy. The resume is nice for slapping down on a desk and telling a person or two you are worthy of a position. The eulogy tells the world why you should never be forgotten. Certainly, focus on both. But you should know which one is more important. ... Recommended Reading & Resources Dan’s book 40 Years with a Whistle Dan John Workouts New eBook: Introduction to Kettlebells – Just $1 on Amazon! Recently, I wrote a short (read: 30 pages) eBook called Introduction to Kettlebells, which is now available on Amazon for a whopping — brace yourself! — $1. You can snag it here ==> https://amzn.to/2HgwJgO Short story: Introduction to Kettlebells is a quick and dirty reference guide to the core single kettlebell techniques — exercises like the swing, snatch, clean, get up, squat, etc — and a simple, 7-day training cycle for getting strong and tough. Inside the eBook are instructional pointers, pictures of each technique, and links to video tutorials. Finally, a simple and straightforward collection of workouts for improving general physical preparedness with just one kettlebell. While this eBook is aimed at beginners, I think even veterans will get something out of it, since it’s always good to brush up on technique and return to basics. Grab Introduction to Kettlebells and get a FREE collection of kettlebell Complexes Step 1) Click here ==> https://amzn.to/2ZfacXU to snag the book on Amazon for just $1. Step 2) Read the book (shouldn’t take long, it’s only 30 pages), then — so long as you feel it’s worthy — please leave a 5-star review on Amazon to help spread the word. (Positive reviews really help introduce new people to the book, which is the whole reason I wrote this.) Step 3) Email  a screenshot of that review to PatFlynn(at)ChroniclesOfStrength(dot)com with the subject line “review”, and we’ll send you a bonus collection kettlebell complexes to supplement the eBook, absolutely free. Note: this bonus collection of workouts features some of my all time personal favorite complexes for burning maximum calories in minimum time. You’ll love to hate them. Promise. … The Pat Flynn Show If you enjoyed this episode, it would mean the world to me if you could subscribe to, and leave a review for, The Pat Flynn show on iTunes HERE or Stitcher HERE. Reading your reviews and hearing your feedback is what keeps me fired up to make The Pat Flynn Show happen. Thank you!