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3 tips for saying no (kindly), how to be better at fewer things, get yourself outside!
Build your health, reclaim your freedom (Issue #119)
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Good afternoon, 66.1ers.A bit late today because we’ve got the pedal to the metal building Freedom Fats.
Ever spent a day driving across the country on a road trip, drinking as little water as possible for, you know, time reasons?
Or maybe it was on a flight.
Or a day out in the sun.
In the past month, I’ve had friends in all 3 scenarios complain that they had a migraine. If this is you, ibuprofen isn’t your answer.
Electrolytes are your answer.
Your body loses electrolytes in this scenario.
Not enough electrolytes means a headache.
Low energy.
It used to happen to me ALL the time after a long run, bike ride, or jiu jitsu training session.
No more, thanks to LMNT.
I’m a regular, so they gave me a deal.
Check them out here (plus get a FREE gift).
It’s my go-to electrolyte source for long days in the mountains.
Cheaper than your coffee☕
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Food for thought:
I’ve heard from a lot of folks recently who are having a hard time managing stress because they’re overcommitted. Time to resurface an old issue that was published before 98% of you had subscribed to 66.1. How to say no will teach you to say no without feeling guilty or blowing up your relationships. 3 insights:
“No” doesn’t mean no foreverIt just means it’s not the right opportunity for you right now.
“No” isn’t personalIt’s usually about the timing and fit of the opportunity, not the person asking.
“No” protects your “Yes’s”You can’t boil the ocean. Say no to the things that won’t change your life so you can say yes to the things that will.
A question for you:
Continuing with the theme of saying no, I recently finished Oliver Burkeman’s excellent book 4000 Weeks. In it, Burkeman suggests an unorthodox approach to time management.
Rather than trying to be great at everything, Burkeman advises identifying what you’re willing to be mediocre to bad at. This approach allows you to focus on what really matters.
Maybe it’s folding laundry (the world doesn’t end if a pile stacks up, in my experience). Or mowing the lawn.
Now, I’m not saying you should let yourself go…
But not everything can be a priority. That’s not how priorities work.
So.
What are you willing to be mediocre at so you can be great at something else?
Workout of the week 💪🏼
Tech-free walk
Not new, but overdue!It’s spring up here in the north. That means it’s time to get outside!Leave your phone, your watch, your ring—all your devices—inside and get some fresh air.
PS: keep an eye on the “30 Exercises you can do Anywhere” page. We’re building this resource so you’re never left wondering how to squeeze a workout in to your busy life.
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That’s all for this Wednesday.See you on Saturday.Have fun out there.Marcus
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