Nicholas McKenna
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And Life Goes On
Andrew and Erin were driving through the Adirondacks on their way to a special spot. It was a beautiful fall Saturday in upstate New York. The leaves had already started changing colors and some were falling off the trees. The sides of the road were covered in reds and oranges and yellows. They both loved all the different color of leaves this time of year, which is what made it their favorite place to visit. Erin was staring out the window as Andrew drove them through the mountains.
By Nicholas McKenna3 years ago in Fiction
Is Good Health Attainable on the Go?
Our society has people working around the clock. Because of this creating time for what we want to do and what we have to do becomes difficult. Staying healthy or getting in better shape is one of those activities that has become harder to do. Some even have jobs that have them sitting down for close to 6 hours a day, causing people to become obese.
By Nicholas McKenna3 years ago in Longevity
4 Things you can do to Improve your Self-Discipline
Self-discipline is a great skill to teach yourself. Most if not all entrepreneurs have mastered this and some have gone on to say it's the key to success in their business. It's not just important for entrepreneurs.
By Nicholas McKenna3 years ago in Psyche
12 Must Haves for your Gym Bag
When you first start going to the gym, you may not understand what you need. You see all these people with bags, and they're pulling out shakers, protein powder, and giant belts. Depending on your fitness goals, you may need any of these items. If you're wondering what you should pack in your gym bag, here are 12 items I recommend you bring with you.
By Nicholas McKenna3 years ago in Longevity
Learning to be Assertive is Tough but Doable
It's difficult for people to be assertive. There's a fine line between being pushy or a pushover but it's important to know that being assertive is neither of these. What you want to do is express the way you feel about a certain topic respectfully but with confidence. It's hard to stand your ground and say what you really feel but it's a good way to get things off your chest.
By Nicholas McKenna3 years ago in Psyche
Rome's Average Love Story
“Fail to entertain me again slave and I shall have you killed where you stand.” Emperor Acidus was in a rather foul mood again today. He put down his wine and waved his hand away, gesturing for the slave to be brought out of his sight.
By Nicholas McKenna3 years ago in Fiction
Benefits to Strength and Conditioning Training
What's the first thing you think of when you hear the phrase “strength and conditioning”? Is it that guy in the gym who looks insane lifting over 300 pounds, the training that Olympians used to get ready for their competitions, or could you be connecting it with any of the CrossFit workouts you have seen.
By Nicholas McKenna3 years ago in Longevity
You Don't Need to Go to the Gym to get a Good Workout
Do we need to go to a gym to achieve the fitness goals we set for ourselves? One of the main reasons you go to a gym is because you do not have the equipment at home, but what if you didn’t need the equipment?
By Nicholas McKenna3 years ago in Longevity
Feeling on Top of the World
Phillip Walker was a rambunctious 5-year old boy who was always getting into trouble. His mother had just scolded him for taking eggs from the chicken coop and throwing them all over the place. He liked the way they broke after he threw them. She told him to go play away from the coop but not to go past the hill. She thought that he wasn't fast enough to make it to the top before she caught him but felt took this as a challenge.
By Nicholas McKenna3 years ago in Fiction