Commitment

I'll admit that historically I have been a huge fan of American Idol. This year, not so much. I miss the old judges and to me, as least so far, it hasn't been all that great.

Except this story. Click Here to see the story of Chris Medina.

You wonder about commitment, see Chris Medina.

This story shows us a great example of what it means to be a great partner.
Chris says "I was about to take vows, just 2 months from the accident. Through thick and thin, 'til death do us part, in sickness and in health, for better or worse. What kind of guy would I be if I walked out when she needed me most"?

Thanks Chris. You wrote today's blog for me.

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Mark

Friday Fun

A woman decides to join a convent, and takes a vow of silence.

No...that's not the joke, hold on.

After ten years of complete silence, she's brought in to the office for review and is given the chance to speak, but just two words. She says "cold food."

They say "ok, you're right, the food could be warmer, we'll work on that."

After another ten years, it's the same process. Two more words: "Hard bed."
"Yes" they say "the beds could be softer."

Ten more years go by. Same thing. This time she says "I quit."
They reply "Good, you've done nothing but complain since you got here!"

Have a great weekend.

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Mark

Work / Life Balance

This is a term that is gaining in popularity and for good reason. Work is important and your career is something that you take seriously. That's good. Home is important and your family matters very much. Now, how do we balance these two really important facets of our life? Here are a some ideas:

Don't overbook yourself. Schedules often get rearranged and things rarely go down as planned. Don't try to cram too much into your schedule.

Prioritize: Ensure that the critical things get done and don't sweat the less important things.

Try to separate: Do your best to leave work at work, and when you're home, be home. This is difficult especially if you sometimes work from home. If you had a bad day, don't take it out on the family.

The key is to manage your time well, which at times is a real struggle. Do your best and know it won't always be perfect.

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Mark

Your Wife is Sexy

Easy big guy. I'm not hitting on your wife.

I just wanted to remind you that she's hot. You think so. Or at least you used to.
Maybe you still do. But here's the interesting question: Does she know you think so?

Some time soon, I want you to tell your wife that she's hot. Be specific about what turns you on. Let her know. Touch her in the places that excite you.

And while some conversations are not appropriate after sex (i.e. things about her sister or friends) this IS. "Wow that was hot, you're really sexy." (or whatever you want to say).

Let her know she still gets to you.

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Mark

U of M Study: Men Add Work

According to a University of Michigan study done in 2008, having a husband creates an extra seven hours a week of housework for women.

The study bases this 7 hour increase on the time difference that a married woman spends cleaning vs. when she was single.

But there is some encouraging news for us guys. The study also shows that men are doing more than twice as much housework as 20 years ago - but still fall short of women's workload.

One of the main differences is how we go about cleaning compared to how the women clean. And this is an interesting debate. Do we need to use the same techniques to clean as they do? In my opinion no...as long as the results are as good. But that's the key. If you clean differently, in a different pattern or take a different amount of time, (in my opinion) it shouldn't matter. But if the place doesn't look good, or isn't disinfected afterward, then you gonna have some 'splaining to do.

Two key things are:
1. We need to do our share around the house.
2. The results need to be good enough to stand behind.

Raise the bar men, and dust it while you're at it.

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Mark

Friday Fun...We Have Viagra But....

Question to the Journal of Medicine: We have Viagra to help with erectile dysfunction, but is there anything that can help with premature ejaculation?

Reply: There's no cure yet, but it's coming quickly.

Enjoy the weekend (but some of you shouldn't start too soon apparently).

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Mark

3 Quick Questions

Just think. That's all.
How would you answer these 3 questions?

1. Who are you in love with?

2. What are you doing about it?

3. What life lesson have you learned the hard way?

Think about this as you go through your day. Please.

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Mark