February Fitness - P90X

I did a few cycles of P90X back in 2004-2006. I took a break from the program to pursue other workouts, but I kept going back for Yoga X and Ab Ripper X. Finally, at the beginning of 2010 after recovering from a calf pull during marathon training for the Marine Corp Marathon back in October 2009, I started the program again.

I lost quite a bit of upper body strength from all the running. However, I just started on week 5 of the program. I am beginning to seem some results. This program is outstanding, difficult, and regimented all at once - and like any workout the hardest part is the diet. Damn you beer and wings!

The Buccaneer Scholar

Here is another book for this month of February non-fiction. This book stresses the importance of self education. The author is an exceptionally skilled individual who leveraged his skills into a sucessful business person without an eduction. Most people could probably not pull off what he did with his career. However, the material is a good reminder to never stop learning, continual self improvement - keep reinventing yourself. Plus I just love anything with a pirate analogy.....

The Four Hour Work Week

I am taking a break from fiction to revisit this book. I find the material a good reminder or the value of freedom in the 21st century. I love the concept of the new rich and the paradigm shift on the real value of wealth.