Welcome to Episode #39 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “The Crazy Critic.”
Advice is cheap. We all get it, we all give it. But let me ask you something…
Are you a smart critic or a crazy critic?
Seriously—do you give good advice that improves people’s lives or bad advice that just wastes everyone’s time? Including yours?
In this episode, I offer two challenges to help make sure you’re on the path to becoming a wise teacher to others… and yourself!
While we’re on the subject of criticism, let me take a moment to introduce you to a critic who’s clearly not crazy… Whistlekick.
Whistlekick is a company that manufactures martial arts equipment and apparel. They also named Fight for a Happy Life as one of its favorite martial arts podcasts, so clearly, they know what they’re talking about! 🙂
Even better, Whistlekick also produces a top notch martial arts podcast of their own, hosted by Jeremy Lesniak. You can check out their long list of inspiring and informative interviews with fellow martial artists right here: Whistlekick Martial Arts Radio.
My thanks to Whistlekick! Keep up the good work!
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Thanks for listening! Keep fighting for a happy life! 🙂
Ossu! I appreciate this. I’ve got a bunch of college kids who look up to me as “Sempai Mommy.” I’ll keep this in mind as I help them along!
Very cool, Jo! You’re changing many lives! 🙂
Sometimes it isn’t criticizing but just humor! There are other people addicted to donuts than that fat lady! And we have no remorse to crack a good joke about those other people and their habits!
I know, I am writing out of the subject.
I should have learned from this episode and recognize the reflection of other people’s bad habits in my own mirror.
I criticize myself every morning and make a to-do list for the day telling myself:”We have work to do!”
I’m fat, and I have been even heavier; but, just like former smokers who can’t stand the odor of cigarettes, I can’t help but disapprove some suicidal behaviors. Buy a fruit, not a donut! It’s so hard to lose weight that nobody wants to make the problem even … heavier!!!! No pun intended, I’m serious!
How much time at the fitness to burn the calories of a donut?! I googled and got this information:”A medium donut measuring almost 4 inches across contains 255 calories. While eating one donut with coffee for breakfast won’t ruin your diet plan for the day, consuming two or three of them will. The calories in donuts are primarily empty calories, as donuts are low in nutrients.” Now, go on a cardio or a fat burning machine for about 30 minutes and check if you burned those 255 calories!
BTW I should be harsher on me if I want to lose my fat faster. To be continued …
Yes, please continue, Ingrid! You’re on track for your best years ever! 🙂
I know! They are worth all the efforts I do today!