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Rocking out some sandwiches for homeless on Thanksgiving Eve





Went on my first nighttime trail run with the Trail Junkies





Embarking on the Trails of Glory half marathon



282 miles to go to reach my 1000 mile yearly goal. I've been ramping up the mileage the last couple of months running everyday. I just need to avg like 8 miles a day for the rest of the year.

Are you still playing a lot Karl? How are the results this year? Are the games harder for you or is 2017 still about 14 an hour?

Cornerstone Park



Performing Arts Center (saw Wicked here 3 yrs ago for gf bday)



Bridges are metaphors



It's been forever since I updated my goals stats. I've kept fairly diligent notes, probably only missed like 2 weeks of data from when I was on the road.

1 month to go, home stretch of 2017 and I want to make it count.

Mini Challenge #33

[38] Work 55 hrs
[65] Run 30 Miles
[6] Upload 10 Videos
[10] Fitness
[10] Nutrition
[10] Education
[10] Meditation
[10] 8 hrs quality sleep

2017 Goals

[1357] Work 2000 hrs
[737] Run 1000 miles
[3] Travel to as many new places as possible
[3] Date and have fun with some new girls, be the best guy I can be
[12] Poker Player Volunteer Organization Meet ups
[33] Upload 365 videos across all channels
[190] Fitness
[229] Nutrition
[228] Education
[266] Meditation
[281] 8 hrs quality sleep

The rake has gone from 4 max to 5 max in most LV poker rooms so I guess the game has gotten a little harder for everyone.

Hourly is roughly the same, just a lot less hrs played this year. I've logged about 50 hrs/month since Aug.

As far as opponents, maybe people on average are slightly better (or less bad) because of the plethora of strategy available in the palm of everyones hand. But it really comes down to table selection and assessing good tables from subpar and being nimble.

I had forgotten about your sleep and meditation goals for this year and I am quite intrigued by them. I am curious to know the effects that they have had on your mental landscape and general well-being. If you get the time, would you please touch the changes (if any) that those practices have spurred on.

Also, I have been enjoying the thread transition of late, especially the videos and photographs. There doesn't seem to be as much traffic in your thread of late, but I do appreciate the humble nature, and the peaceful tone that you seem to approach life with.

"Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything."- George Bernard Shaw









Here is a painting I gave The Trooper, "Go Gamble" is his indy clothing brand



Huge thanks to everyone who has picked up some of my art and taken advantage of the holiday sale! It really makes me happy to add value to the world in this way. It is cool to think that these artifacts I've created will be around long after I am gone to be enjoyed by generations to come.

I have been really productive this month, nailing all my daily habits, putting in a lot of miles, playing poker and painting. I am poised to enter 2018 with some momentum, really looking forward to what's in store.

My Dad is retiring after working for 4 decades and raising 4 kids, super proud of him. We are going to hang out in Sedona, AZ in earlier Feb. Any ideas for how to honor him for this accomplishment? Would love some input.

All of these habits have had a compounding effect and have been super positive practices. I'm sure everyone would agree they operate better on 8 hrs of sleep than 5 hrs, I still struggle with insomnia sometimes but when I get into a steady routine it is a lot easier to stay in rhythm. Meditation is simply a way to silence the constant thoughts running through our mind. I notice I can focus much better and feel less stressed after 5 or 10 min meditation session. A good analogy would be our brains are a computer running 10 apps simultaneously, then we shut them all down, reboot and only open 1 app.

Mini Challenge #34

[56] Work 55 hrs
[50.5] Run 30 Miles
[0] Upload 10 Videos
[10] Fitness
[10] Nutrition
[10] Education
[10] Meditation
[10] 8 hrs quality sleep

Mini Challenge #35

[53] Work 55 hrs
[47] Run 30 Miles
[0] Upload 10 Videos
[10] Fitness
[10] Nutrition
[10] Education
[10] Meditation
[10] 8 hrs quality sleep

2017 Goals

[1466] Work 2000 hrs
[816.5] Run 1000 miles
[3] Travel to as many new places as possible
[3] Date and have fun with some new girls, be the best guy I can be
[14] Poker Player Volunteer Organization Meet ups
[84] Upload 365 videos across all channels
[210] Fitness
[249] Nutrition
[248] Education
[286] Meditation
[301] 8 hrs quality sleep

Carl,

I'm enjoying the updates. Very inspiring to read about. I need to get my ass back in shape by running a little more and lift some weights again at the gym. I gain weight so easily if I don't work out because I eat so much.

How about a painting and/or write a original guitar piece? Give a little speech where you tell him how much you appreciate him as your dad/40 years of hard work raising you guys then perform the song?

Missing Vegas already. Lol, want to quit my job again and do it all over but with more discipline. No sport betting and pit games next time. I was prob down 1k doing that but it took alot of time away from poker.

Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year Carl.

Merry Christmas



Yeah man, get back into running dude! Good ideas for my Dad, ty. Vegas will be here whenever you are ready. Happy Holidays to you too!

Red Rock



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I ran 28.5 miles today to celebrate. Let's all crush it in 2018! Stats and 2017 wrap up vid coming tomorrow.

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Best of luck in 2018! Running 28 miles is insane dude well done!

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"The 4 Disciplines of Execution" by McChesney, Covey, Huling and Kaicker
• Focusing on the Wildly Important Goal (WIG)
• Acting on Lead Measures
• Keeping a Compelling Scoreboard
• Creating a Cadence of Accountability

LACMA



Zion





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Newest Paintings



Fairwell 2017, let's rock 2018!

New goals, new mindset, new motivation.

2018 GOALS

[ ] 1200 miles run, 180 sessions calisthenics, Start climbing the ultra ladder
[ ] Eat more salad, veggies, fruit. Less beef and pork. Drink predominantly green tea.
[ ] Upload 100 vids including 12 poker player interviews and 12 artist interviews
[ ] Invest 500 hrs into my art, participate in 4 art shows, create 100 new pieces
[ ] Write 10 new songs
[ ] Invest 1500 hrs into playing poker, 75% or more 2/5+
[ ] Date 4 new girls, Be the best guy I can be
[ ] 12 Poker Player Volunteer Organization meet ups
[ ] Take notes on everything I learn through constant education
[ ] Always be grateful, think positive and encourage others
[ ] Travel 6 new places

"Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in. Forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day. You shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be encumbered with your old nonsense."- Ralph Waldo Emerson

Farewell* 2017

Golden Gate



Jammin



Lizard



Silicon Valley



Venice Beach



Working on the first set of 4 in my Las Vegas Series



Final stats, gg 2017. I'll make a vid touching on each of these goals and what I can improve on going forward.

Mini Challenge #36

[51] Work 55 hrs
[69] Run 30 Miles
[1] Upload 10 Videos
[10] Fitness
[10] Nutrition
[10] Education
[10] Meditation
[10] 8 hrs quality sleep

Mini Challenge #37

[14] Work 25 hrs
[38.5] Run 30 Miles
[0] Upload 5 Videos
[4] Fitness
[4] Nutrition
[4] Education
[4] Meditation
[4] 8 hrs quality sleep

2017 Goals

[1531] Work 2000 hrs
[924] Run 1000 miles
[3] Travel to as many new places as possible
[3] Date and have fun with some new girls, be the best guy I can be
[16] Poker Player Volunteer Organization Meet ups
[85] Upload 365 videos across all channels
[224] Fitness
[263] Nutrition
[262] Education
[300] Meditation
[315] 8 hrs quality sleep

ty, ty honestly it felt like nothing

"It's fine to celebrate success, but it's more important to heed the lessons of failure."- Bill Gates

DTLV







I want to make sure I am posting in here at least every 10 days to measure the results of each mini challenge, my cadence of accountability.

I am stacking on a couple more daily habits since I have been consistent with the 5 I focused on last year for the last 2 or 3 months. I will review my goals daily and think of 3 things I'm grateful for. I am also going to start keeping more organized and detailed notes on anything I learn so I can retain and reference any great ideas I come across.

I'll throw the occasional HH in here if I find it noteworthy.

2017 Goals Review



Mini Challenge #1

[48.5] Work 55 hrs
[30] Run 34 Miles, [0] 5 Calisthenics Sessions
[0] Upload 3 Videos
[3.5] 14 hrs Art
[42] 42 hrs Poker
[10] Nutrition
[10] Education
[10] Meditation
[10] Gratitude, Encouragement and Positivity
[10] Review Goals
[10] 8 hrs Quality Sleep

2018 Goals

[30] Run 1200 miles, [0] 180 Calisthenics Sessions
[0] Upload 100 Videos
[3.5] Invest 500 hrs Into My Art, [0] 100 New Pieces, [0] 4 Art Shows
[42] Invest 1500 hrs Into Poker
[0] Write 10 Songs
[0] Travel 6 New Places
[0] Date 4 New Girls, Be the Best Guy I Can Be
[0] 12 Poker Player Volunteer Organization Meet Ups
[10] Nutrition
[10] Education
[10] Meditation
[10] Gratitude, Encouragement and Positivity
[10] Review Goals
[10] 8 hrs Quality Sleep

What would your top 5 places to live in california be? Looking at a career change and san francisco and san diego are both on my list (totally different I know)

Off the top of my head, without specific criteria but just some areas I personally wouldn't mind living in for a while.

1. South Lake Tahoe
2. Santa Cruz
3. Monterey
4. Hawaiian Gardens
5. Jackson

If you have any questions regarding SF Bay Area neighborhoods I would be more than happy to answer.

2018 Goals

Greetings from Sedona, AZ







Hanging out with my Dad who is officially retired, and one of my brothers. I ran a half marathon today and got a PR. Heading back to LV tomorrow to catch the Super Bowl.

Curious what you decided to do for your dad? Enjoying the updates.

In the midst of a little grindathon, gotta log 80hrs by 8am Thursday. 5 days of double shifts. I'll earn a $400 bonus from weekly promo and I also have small side bet with a friend for incentive. I've never played 15 hr sessions back to back and now I'm attempting 5 in a row. Already did 15 hrs yesterday, 9 hrs so far today. Let's roll!

I met PG&Cer redsoxnets5 today to record an interview, I'll upload it when I get home.

The office this week: Orleans





The Sedona trip was pretty much his celebration even though he told me it hadn't set in yet. I gave him some art and bought him ice cream on his bday.

Interview with Redsoxnets5



Check out his PG&C thread: https://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/1...y-pro-1550706/