Comments on: The Afore-established Dichotomy: Physical Endurance and Mental Strength http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/01/23/the-afore-established-dichotomy-physical-endurance-and-mental-strength/ Practical Personal Development Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:29:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: 20 Smart Ways To Increase Productivity During Prime Time | Alex Shalman . com http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/01/23/the-afore-established-dichotomy-physical-endurance-and-mental-strength/comment-page-1/#comment-52461 20 Smart Ways To Increase Productivity During Prime Time | Alex Shalman . com Wed, 28 May 2008 04:15:32 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/01/23/the-afore-established-dichotomy-physical-endurance-and-mental-strength/#comment-52461 [...] with yoga. The two are not mutually exclusive and you know that there is a dichotomy between our mind and body — that’s why it is important to push both. “For every minute spent in organizing, [...] [...] with yoga. The two are not mutually exclusive and you know that there is a dichotomy between our mind and body — that’s why it is important to push both. “For every minute spent in organizing, [...]

]]> By: Gamy Rachel http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/01/23/the-afore-established-dichotomy-physical-endurance-and-mental-strength/comment-page-1/#comment-36239 Gamy Rachel Sat, 26 Jan 2008 13:03:34 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/01/23/the-afore-established-dichotomy-physical-endurance-and-mental-strength/#comment-36239 I remember a story was told that an old and frail lady managed to lift up a car when her grandson's leg was pinned under the car wheel. Suddenly she could summon so much strength that she lifted the car enough to free her grandson. Wonder where did all this strength came about suddenly. When the press wanted to interview her, she refused to be interviewed. The reporter tried very hard to persuade her, but failed. Finally the reporter asked her why she refused to be interviewed. The old lady said, " it is becos I do not want to remind myself that I have missed my chance to take a degree course, just becos I didn't believe I could do it. When I lifted the car to save my grandson, now I know I can actually do anything if I wanted to, but I have missed my chance now". The reporter then told the old lady this" Why don't you go ahead and take the degree course. Instead of regretting this when you turn 80. So the lady took the reporter's advice, took up the degree course even though she was the oldest in the class. She finally passed with flying colors, and started to give lectures. This story is about Mind over matters. Gamy Rachel I remember a story was told that an old and frail lady managed to lift up a car
when her grandson’s leg was pinned under the car wheel. Suddenly she could summon so much strength that she lifted the car enough to free her grandson.

Wonder where did all this strength came about suddenly. When the press wanted to interview her, she refused to be interviewed. The reporter tried very hard to persuade her, but failed. Finally the reporter asked her why she refused to be interviewed.

The old lady said, ” it is becos I do not want to remind myself that I have missed my chance to take a degree course, just becos I didn’t believe I could do it. When I lifted the car to save my grandson, now I know I can actually do anything if I wanted to, but I have missed my chance now”.

The reporter then told the old lady this” Why don’t you go ahead and take the degree course. Instead of regretting this when you turn 80. So the lady took the reporter’s advice, took up the degree course even though she was the oldest in the class. She finally passed with flying colors, and started to give lectures. This story is about Mind over matters.

Gamy Rachel

]]> By: Free From Broke http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/01/23/the-afore-established-dichotomy-physical-endurance-and-mental-strength/comment-page-1/#comment-36201 Free From Broke Sat, 26 Jan 2008 03:51:18 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/01/23/the-afore-established-dichotomy-physical-endurance-and-mental-strength/#comment-36201 LSD! Long, slow, distance! I ran my first marathon this past November. To train I ran long slow distances, each one longer than the last. At one point in my training each run was more than I had ever run before in my life (including the marathon itself). As I finished each one exhausted I felt great completing something I had never done before and I was excited for my next run knowing I would push my body further. None of it was easy but it was incredibly empowering! My body pushed me only so far; it was my mind that got me to finish. LSD! Long, slow, distance! I ran my first marathon this past November. To train I ran long slow distances, each one longer than the last. At one point in my training each run was more than I had ever run before in my life (including the marathon itself). As I finished each one exhausted I felt great completing something I had never done before and I was excited for my next run knowing I would push my body further. None of it was easy but it was incredibly empowering! My body pushed me only so far; it was my mind that got me to finish.

]]> By: K Stone http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/01/23/the-afore-established-dichotomy-physical-endurance-and-mental-strength/comment-page-1/#comment-36148 K Stone Fri, 25 Jan 2008 18:16:27 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/01/23/the-afore-established-dichotomy-physical-endurance-and-mental-strength/#comment-36148 Thanks for the inspiration to challenge ourselves! Thanks for the inspiration to challenge ourselves!

]]> By: Jason http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/01/23/the-afore-established-dichotomy-physical-endurance-and-mental-strength/comment-page-1/#comment-36082 Jason Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:03:08 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/01/23/the-afore-established-dichotomy-physical-endurance-and-mental-strength/#comment-36082 Awesome post! You definitely need to keep them coming! Awesome post! You definitely need to keep them coming!

]]> By: Goal Setting College http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/01/23/the-afore-established-dichotomy-physical-endurance-and-mental-strength/comment-page-1/#comment-36080 Goal Setting College Fri, 25 Jan 2008 03:43:27 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/01/23/the-afore-established-dichotomy-physical-endurance-and-mental-strength/#comment-36080 Absolutely agree! When I was running my 5km marathon, though my training usually covers less than that distance, I actually made it through the whole journey without stopping. I guess at the end of the day, it really boils down to your mind. How far you go is not limited by how far your muscles were stretched but how far your imagination brings you to. Good stuff! Cheers, Ellesse Absolutely agree! When I was running my 5km marathon, though my training usually covers less than that distance, I actually made it through the whole journey without stopping. I guess at the end of the day, it really boils down to your mind.

How far you go is not limited by how far your muscles were stretched but how far your imagination brings you to. Good stuff!

Cheers,
Ellesse

]]> By: Ritu http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/01/23/the-afore-established-dichotomy-physical-endurance-and-mental-strength/comment-page-1/#comment-36058 Ritu Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:45:52 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/01/23/the-afore-established-dichotomy-physical-endurance-and-mental-strength/#comment-36058 You certainly bring a very valid point through your post, Marina! "So the next time you are exercising, see how much you can push yourself, feel empowered by your abilities, and know that if you can handle that, you can handle anything." Well saidl! You certainly bring a very valid point through your post, Marina!

“So the next time you are exercising, see how much you can push yourself, feel empowered by your abilities, and know that if you can handle that, you can handle anything.” Well saidl!

]]> By: Luke http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/01/23/the-afore-established-dichotomy-physical-endurance-and-mental-strength/comment-page-1/#comment-36045 Luke Thu, 24 Jan 2008 23:48:51 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/01/23/the-afore-established-dichotomy-physical-endurance-and-mental-strength/#comment-36045 Great post. I believe we are one being. You can't cut us up into bits. Good stuff! Great post. I believe we are one being. You can’t cut us up into bits. Good stuff!

]]> By: Will @ Wise Bread http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/01/23/the-afore-established-dichotomy-physical-endurance-and-mental-strength/comment-page-1/#comment-36039 Will @ Wise Bread Thu, 24 Jan 2008 22:58:30 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/01/23/the-afore-established-dichotomy-physical-endurance-and-mental-strength/#comment-36039 Me too. I can't wait for my next exercising session so I can test out these ideas. Thanks! Me too. I can’t wait for my next exercising session so I can test out these ideas. Thanks!

]]> By: Leo http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/01/23/the-afore-established-dichotomy-physical-endurance-and-mental-strength/comment-page-1/#comment-36033 Leo Thu, 24 Jan 2008 21:37:39 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/01/23/the-afore-established-dichotomy-physical-endurance-and-mental-strength/#comment-36033 Very cool. I'll keep this in mind for my next run tomorrow morning. Thanks for the reminder! Very cool. I’ll keep this in mind for my next run tomorrow morning. Thanks for the reminder!

]]> By: Alex Shalman http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/01/23/the-afore-established-dichotomy-physical-endurance-and-mental-strength/comment-page-1/#comment-36023 Alex Shalman Thu, 24 Jan 2008 19:43:56 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/01/23/the-afore-established-dichotomy-physical-endurance-and-mental-strength/#comment-36023 Thank you for your nice comments, and being so supportive of our guest writers... they love to hear your feedback! Thank you for your nice comments, and being so supportive of our guest writers… they love to hear your feedback!

]]> By: Karen Lynch-Live the Power http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/01/23/the-afore-established-dichotomy-physical-endurance-and-mental-strength/comment-page-1/#comment-36012 Karen Lynch-Live the Power Thu, 24 Jan 2008 18:00:50 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/01/23/the-afore-established-dichotomy-physical-endurance-and-mental-strength/#comment-36012 Excellent points. It is the synergy between the mind and the body that lead us to our greatest triumphs. Excellent points. It is the synergy between the mind and the body that lead us to our greatest triumphs.

]]> By: Anja http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/01/23/the-afore-established-dichotomy-physical-endurance-and-mental-strength/comment-page-1/#comment-36008 Anja Thu, 24 Jan 2008 17:21:04 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/01/23/the-afore-established-dichotomy-physical-endurance-and-mental-strength/#comment-36008 You definitely have that right. The body and mind working in unison is very powerful. You definitely have that right. The body and mind working in unison is very powerful.

]]> By: Aaron - Personal Development Partners http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/01/23/the-afore-established-dichotomy-physical-endurance-and-mental-strength/comment-page-1/#comment-35995 Aaron - Personal Development Partners Thu, 24 Jan 2008 15:17:05 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/01/23/the-afore-established-dichotomy-physical-endurance-and-mental-strength/#comment-35995 I have found many times, especially in long-distance running, that the body gets to a point where it is ready to give up, but that whenever you can mentally push through that point, you often find a wellspring of physical energy later on down the road. Long live mind power! :) I have found many times, especially in long-distance running, that the body gets to a point where it is ready to give up, but that whenever you can mentally push through that point, you often find a wellspring of physical energy later on down the road. Long live mind power! :)

]]> By: SeaBird http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/01/23/the-afore-established-dichotomy-physical-endurance-and-mental-strength/comment-page-1/#comment-35994 SeaBird Thu, 24 Jan 2008 15:15:08 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/01/23/the-afore-established-dichotomy-physical-endurance-and-mental-strength/#comment-35994 As I'm trying to get back into shape - both mentally and physically - after having twins two years ago, I'll keep this in mind! As I’m trying to get back into shape – both mentally and physically – after having twins two years ago, I’ll keep this in mind!

]]> By: Kristen http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/01/23/the-afore-established-dichotomy-physical-endurance-and-mental-strength/comment-page-1/#comment-35993 Kristen Thu, 24 Jan 2008 14:50:20 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/01/23/the-afore-established-dichotomy-physical-endurance-and-mental-strength/#comment-35993 This is actually a very timely article as I have started really committing to working out this year. I will definitely start applying some of these concepts and "push myself". Thanks This is actually a very timely article as I have started really committing to working out this year. I will definitely start applying some of these concepts and “push myself”.
Thanks

]]> By: Liz Strauss http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/01/23/the-afore-established-dichotomy-physical-endurance-and-mental-strength/comment-page-1/#comment-35987 Liz Strauss Thu, 24 Jan 2008 14:24:42 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/01/23/the-afore-established-dichotomy-physical-endurance-and-mental-strength/#comment-35987 If we have our mind, heart, and purpose all going in the same direction, it's amazing what we can accomplish! If we have our mind, heart, and purpose all going in the same direction, it’s amazing what we can accomplish!

]]> By: Kurt http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/01/23/the-afore-established-dichotomy-physical-endurance-and-mental-strength/comment-page-1/#comment-35983 Kurt Thu, 24 Jan 2008 13:58:01 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/01/23/the-afore-established-dichotomy-physical-endurance-and-mental-strength/#comment-35983 Awesome article. Mind and body FTW! Awesome article. Mind and body FTW!

]]> By: SD http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/01/23/the-afore-established-dichotomy-physical-endurance-and-mental-strength/comment-page-1/#comment-35980 SD Thu, 24 Jan 2008 13:37:31 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/01/23/the-afore-established-dichotomy-physical-endurance-and-mental-strength/#comment-35980 Great post! Great post!

]]> By: Frank A. http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/01/23/the-afore-established-dichotomy-physical-endurance-and-mental-strength/comment-page-1/#comment-35979 Frank A. Thu, 24 Jan 2008 13:36:38 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/01/23/the-afore-established-dichotomy-physical-endurance-and-mental-strength/#comment-35979 This is a great post to read about pushing yourself to the limit. Nicely done. This is a great post to read about pushing yourself to the limit. Nicely done.

]]> By: Alex Blackwell http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/01/23/the-afore-established-dichotomy-physical-endurance-and-mental-strength/comment-page-1/#comment-35978 Alex Blackwell Thu, 24 Jan 2008 13:28:05 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/01/23/the-afore-established-dichotomy-physical-endurance-and-mental-strength/#comment-35978 Alex - this article is spot on. There is no question that the mind > body connection is vital for good health. Alex – this article is spot on. There is no question that the mind > body connection is vital for good health.

]]> By: Tushar http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/01/23/the-afore-established-dichotomy-physical-endurance-and-mental-strength/comment-page-1/#comment-35976 Tushar Thu, 24 Jan 2008 13:20:34 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/01/23/the-afore-established-dichotomy-physical-endurance-and-mental-strength/#comment-35976 Now, if only I could push myself to exercise regularly !! :) Nicely written, Marina ! Now, if only I could push myself to exercise regularly !! :) Nicely written, Marina !

]]> By: Peter http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/01/23/the-afore-established-dichotomy-physical-endurance-and-mental-strength/comment-page-1/#comment-35947 Peter Thu, 24 Jan 2008 04:10:22 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/01/23/the-afore-established-dichotomy-physical-endurance-and-mental-strength/#comment-35947 Totally agree. I love to "push through the pain" when exercising and I KNOW that it helps me in my everyday life. Great article! Totally agree. I love to “push through the pain” when exercising and I KNOW that it helps me in my everyday life. Great article!

]]> By: Marina http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/01/23/the-afore-established-dichotomy-physical-endurance-and-mental-strength/comment-page-1/#comment-35942 Marina Thu, 24 Jan 2008 01:56:06 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/01/23/the-afore-established-dichotomy-physical-endurance-and-mental-strength/#comment-35942 Thank you so much for the comment. I'm pretty sure medical school isn't for me, but you are absolutely right about only being limited by ourselves. Now, not only can you run 3-4 miles, but you are probably capable of dealing with much more complex situations that require mental strength. And I am well aware that you have seen this in other areas of your life- Alex tells me you have become very structured and disciplined and I commend that. Thank you so much for the comment. I’m pretty sure medical school isn’t for me, but you are absolutely right about only being limited by ourselves. Now, not only can you run 3-4 miles, but you are probably capable of dealing with much more complex situations that require mental strength. And I am well aware that you have seen this in other areas of your life- Alex tells me you have become very structured and disciplined and I commend that.

]]> By: Diana http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/01/23/the-afore-established-dichotomy-physical-endurance-and-mental-strength/comment-page-1/#comment-35939 Diana Thu, 24 Jan 2008 01:47:07 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/01/23/the-afore-established-dichotomy-physical-endurance-and-mental-strength/#comment-35939 good point .. so very very true - I don't think anyone really thinks about the relationship enough good point .. so very very true – I don’t think anyone really thinks about the relationship enough

]]> By: Anna http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/01/23/the-afore-established-dichotomy-physical-endurance-and-mental-strength/comment-page-1/#comment-35930 Anna Wed, 23 Jan 2008 22:54:40 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/01/23/the-afore-established-dichotomy-physical-endurance-and-mental-strength/#comment-35930 you have a very holistic viewpoint! you sure you don't wanna come to medical school instead of law ;) i like this article.. it reminds me that we are only limited by ourselves.. i remember back in the day when i would get tired after running a mile.. and now i can do 3-4 miles.. prolly more if i pushed myself like u say.. nice job! you have a very holistic viewpoint! you sure you don’t wanna come to medical school instead of law ;) i like this article.. it reminds me that we are only limited by ourselves.. i remember back in the day when i would get tired after running a mile.. and now i can do 3-4 miles.. prolly more if i pushed myself like u say.. nice job!

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