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Dr. Kenney’s Friday 5 Spot – November 4th

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On Fridays I like to share experiences I’ve had during the week with patients and in my personal life that I’ve found significant. I like to share them in hopes that you might find value in them and have something resonate with you in your life.

Something I follow. There is a quote from Joe DiMaggio that I encountered years ago that continues to stick with me, “The reporter asked, “why did you play so hard.” “Because there might have been somebody in the stands today who’d never seen my play before and might never see me again.” I find this poignant because it is a reminder that someone is always looking at the example we set (or do not set).

I use the premise of this quote as a guideline for how I behave as a father, husband, doctor, coach, athlete, and more. If someone were watching my behavior for the first time right now, would they think I set a high standard and good example? There are times when that is not the case, and I become determined to correct it. When I feel I have met the standard and set a good example, then I try to focus on setting an even better one.

Something I find helpful. When I was a kid, our cable TV had 6-7 stations and we all knew when our favorite shows would be on. Today, there are so many options when you turn on your TV or streaming service, you often scroll for 10 or 15 minutes trying to find exactly the right show. When someone recommends a show to you these days, they must also tell you where and how to watch it. Options are great, but they do tend to complicate things at times.

That is why I like to limit my options whenever possible to increase productivity. I wake up every day between 4:30 – 5am without an alarm. Half the time I want to stay in bed, but never give myself the option of hitting snooze or lying there. As far as workouts are concerned, I just start them (whether I feel like it or not) so I don’t offer myself the choice to skip. In business, I have a lot to accomplish each day, so I never allow myself the option of going online and wasting time doing nothing. Simplify your options and you will find your productivity improves.

A great reminder. I got a text from a former player that I coached in football. I coached him from age 9 through 12 and he blossomed into one of the best players I have ever had. He has thanked me multiple times for helping to build his confidence, and I continue to be proud of his development as a player and person.

On Saturday, he finished his high school season and sent me a nice text message. He was excited about something he’d done in his game and was grateful that he’d first learned those skills when I coached him. It meant a great deal to me to hear this from him. It was also a great reminder of the honor and responsibility that comes with coaching kids. How you treat them can have a positive or negative impact later. The kids I coach often emulate what I (and my other coaches) teach them, so we strive to remember that in our behavior, work ethic, habits, points of emphasis, and more.

An effective test. Is there a goal you are trying to achieve personally, professionally, physically, or mentally? If so, there is a simple test you can use to determine whether you are growing toward it or away from it. At the end of each day, look back at how you spent your time that day. Did you do anything to further that goal? If so, did you dedicate the appropriate amount of time and effort?

This test helps build the tool of self-assessment and accountability. As an example, if you are trying to grow your business but look back and realize you spent more time scrolling social media than you did working on your business, you failed the test. Conversely, if you are trying to lose weight and look back on your day and realize you worked out, went on a walk, and ate healthy foods; you passed. Grade yourself out at the end of each day, it creates more accountability and leads to better results.

Some quotes I love.

“In spite of your fear, do what you have to do.” – Chin-Ning Chu

“While genetics loads the gun, it’s your inner and outer environment that pulls the trigger. There is indisputable evidence now that no longer allows us to use ‘genetics’ as a crutch for our mental and physical illness. The food you eat, the people you eat it with, and the TV that’s playing in the background all effect your health and well-being.” – Mandy Trapp

“You know what you have to do, you just have to make it a priority.”

“How others see you is not important. How you see yourself means everything.”

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Dr. Kenney’s Friday 5 Spot – October 28th

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Dr. Kenney’s Friday 5 Spot

An interesting comparison. By chance, I have recently spoken to two of the people in chiropractic I have spent the most time around in my career. The first is someone that I don’t particularly care for. The examples he set are ones I go out of my way to never follow, and my business style is the opposite of his. That said, whenever I see this person, they never fail to tell me how much they’ve helped me. They want to take credit for the success I have had, despite having no role in it.

The second, I consider my mentor and someone about whom I cannot say enough wonderful things. I use the lessons he taught me in chiropractic and business daily. When I talk to him and give him acknowledgement for my success, he is humble and appreciative but always insists on giving me all the credit. Successful people tend to be excited with the success of others, while insincere or selfish people tend to want credit for things they had no part in.

Something cool. One night this week my 2-year-old daughter woke up crying and my wife could not console her. Normally she is easy to soothe and would go right back to sleep, but this time was different. Something seemed odd about her cry to me, so I went into the room, picked her up and palpated her spine. I felt a misalignment in her back that can affect the nerves connecting to the stomach and intestines. I adjusted her (took about 30 seconds), put her back down and went back downstairs.

One minute later my wife came downstairs and said the second I adjusted her she stopped crying and was asleep almost immediately. My wife was happy and amazed that I was able to do that for our daughter so quickly. This type of thing is common in children. Misalignments of a child’s spine usually manifest more as visceral symptoms (as opposed to pain) such as colic, reflux, tummy troubles, ear infections, bed wetting (enuresis), and more. Once the spine is re-aligned, it can often improve instantly. I have been blessed to help thousands of children doing just this throughout my career and it always makes me proud.

A lesson I think of often. When I ran the Leadville 100 in 2019, it was the toughest race I’d ever done, which is expected when running one hundred miles, all at two or more miles above sea level. I struggled and as I came into an aid station at mile forty, I was cooked. I entered the aid station and fell to my knees exhausted.

Instantly, a volunteer came over to me and brought me a drink and food that he thought would help. He gave me a few seconds to drink and then said “You are a muscular dude to be doing this race and you’re doing amazing! I am seriously proud of you!” Before I could even say thank you, he reached down, scooped me up to my feet and said, “but you’re falling behind, so you need to get the F out of here right now!” He pushed me out the door and I took off running. I think of this often because it always reminds me that what we want to hear is never as important as what we need to hear. Sometimes the best thing you can do for someone is give them the hard truth.

Something I believe. I was speaking to someone about “toughness” this week and they were asking what I thought it meant to be tough. When I was younger, I would have thought of it exclusively in physical terms. However, as I’ve gotten more life experience, I realize it is much more.

True toughness comes when you face something that by all accounts should destroy you but does not. When you reach a low point but still trudge on, you’re tough. If you don’t think there is any way you can continue but still do, you’re tough. When things seem hopeless and yet you are still able to find a reason to have hope, you are tough. Expressed in these terms, toughness is something that any of us can attain. While there can definitely be a physical aspect to toughness, the mental portion is far more important.

Some quotes I love.

“Sometimes the battle is between you, and the old you.”

“The longer you entertain what’s not for you, the longer you postpone what is.”

“One person can help bring you to the top or help bring you down. Be mindful of who you let in your circle and most importantly, who you let in your mind.” – Joe De Sena

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Dr. Kenney’s Friday 5 Spot – October 21st

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Dr. Kenney’s Friday 5 Spot

Something I liked. I listened to someone use the metaphor of roots versus branches recently. Our roots are what keep us grounded but go unseen. Branches are visible to everyone but less important to the stability of a tree and require the roots to even exist. As your roots grow, so shall grow the tree. Thus, we must focus on building the strongest roots possible.

Strong roots are built in things others cannot see. This includes solid principles, good habits, consistent behavior/actions, learning from mistakes, willingness to learn, and much more. The roots that are grown in the dark when no one is looking, are the ones that produce the beautiful branches that everyone can see in the light.

Something to always remember. Think of any major accomplishment you have had in your life in business, athletics, personal life, or anything. Looking back, would you say that it was easier to attain then you’d expected? We tend to look back and realize that it was far tougher than we ever would have imagined in attaining that goal. In fact, if you knew hard it was going to be, you may not have even begun at all.

That is why it is important to remember that we often must go through the toughest challenges to achieve our greatest goals. If it matters to you, you will do whatever it takes to get there. That may require more exertion, time, problem solving, and faith than you ever thought necessary, but if you want it, that’s what it will take. As an example, my goal is to finish a 100-mile run in February. I will run over 1,000 miles in 6 months before I even get to the start line and will need to run 27 or more hours straight to complete the actual race. I accept that it will be even more challenging to complete that goal than I thought when I signed up to do it. If it’s a goal you care about, just get started and understand it’ll be a tough road to get there, but worth it in the end.

A piece of advice I give often. I am asked regularly what my advice is for people that want to get up earlier and exercise. My answer is always two parts and simple.

First, don’t ever use the snooze button. Though it may seem it, I promise you are not gaining anything from an extra 5 minutes of sleep. Honor your commitment to yourself and get up on time, no “snoozing.” Second, when you’re trying to build the habit of getting up and exercising, just focus on waking up and doing something (weights, run, walk, hike, etc.). Do not worry if it’s your best effort or not when you’re just starting out. Simply waking up and doing ten push-ups is better than sleeping in and doing nothing. Focus on building the habit and worry about the intensity as you go along.

A great lesson from someone I admire. My father-in-law is one of my favorite people, and I love being around him. He was a teacher at Chatfield high school for 47 years and had a unique style that combined fun, teamwork, and breaking through comfort zones. That style made him a local legend, and I rarely go places with him where someone doesn’t yell out “Mr. Clark!” and ask to take a picture with him. Before he retired in 2019, a film crew made a short movie about him that showed him in action teaching and being interviewed as well. Two things stood out to me that I think are great lessons.

The first lesson is to utilize your own personal gifts whatever they may be. His style was not traditional, but it worked because it was genuine and authentic. When you’re not yourself, people sense it and don’t respond positively. The second lesson is, if we can focus on the little corner of the world that we control, we can make an enormous difference. My wife posted the movie about her dad on Facebook, and I spent 30 minutes reading amazing comments from his former students. They mentioned repeatedly how his class helped and influenced them. Do the best you can with what you have, and you will have a positive influence on others, who in turn will carry it forward.

Some quotes I love.

“The truth will set you free, but first it will make you miserable.” – James A. Garfield

“Your mind has to be stronger than your feelings or you’ll lose every time.”

“You want to know the difference between a master and a beginner? The master has failed more times than the beginner has even tried.”

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Dr. Kenney’s Friday 5 Spot – October 14th

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Dr. Kenney’s Friday 5 Spot

Something I learned in practice. Years ago, I worked with another chiropractor who would encourage me to draw out the length of my visits with chit chat and other pointless things. That seemed wrong to me, so I refused to do it. Instead, I would listen better, focus more, work efficiently, and try to give patients the best treatment I could in less time, not more. Soon I became far busier than the other doctor because people saw me as more “thorough” and I “spent more time with them.” In other words, I focused on the quality of time rather than quantity and the patients noticed the difference. We often glorify the numerical amount of time we spend on things, but that number is less important than the quality of our efforts.

Something I believe. My wife is helping a woman in our program with nutrition and exercise. This woman is very honest with her food logging and the other day after doing well, she admitted that she’d ditched her healthy foods for Doritos and Snickers bars. I believe that a time like this can be critically important.

As humans, we get into patterns of behavior, some good and others not as much. If I had to guess, I would bet this woman has done this before, has felt ashamed and unworthy, then gone back to her old habits. Rather than allow that to happen, my wife acknowledged what the woman had done, then made kind, common sense suggestions on how to correct it going forward. The woman immediately went for a long walk and got back on the program again. I believe that all it often takes to make enormous progress is to see (or have someone show us) a new path forward. If we can get on that path even for the briefest of moments, it can be enough to break an old pattern and convince ourselves we can succeed.

Something I’ve been using with success. I ran across the “knees over toes” program on Instagram created by Ben Patrick. I had previously heard this mentioned on the Joe Rogan podcast but forgot about it until recently. This program is a series of exercises that strengthen the lower body muscles as well as stabilizing the knees and ankles. With as much running as I do; this is right up my alley.

I have been incorporating parts of this program into my daily routine and have immediately noticed less popping in my knees, better strength throughout my runs, and my leg muscles feel much looser and stretched out. Best of all, the exercises I am adding in are quite simple and require little or no equipment. If leg strength and/or knee stability is something you need, I would encourage you to check this out.

An effective tool. I love the movie “Chef” about a chef that loses his high-level job and opens a food truck. In one scene, his sous chef and young son are serving a free lunch as a thank you to some workers that helped them. His son tries to serve a burned sandwich and doesn’t think it matters because they weren’t paying for it. The chef and sous chef see this and are not happy. The father then takes him outside and speaks to him, explaining that every sandwich they serve has their name on it and behind it. Serving something (free or not) that is not up to their ambitious standards disrespects and de-values what they do. It’s a great scene and valuable lesson.

What I believe can be effective, is finding something that we feel strongly about – cooking, business, a hobby, exercise, etc. and then apply those standards to anything we care about. As an example, I am a physically intense guy and put a ton of energy into my training to get the results I desire. However, I apply those exact standards to being a chiropractor, father, husband, and coach. The lofty standards I hold myself to in once aspect, I hold myself to in the others. Find something for which you have incredibly high standards and then try to apply similar standards in other aspects of your life. You will be thrilled with the results.

Some quotes I love.

“Small hinges swing big doors.”

“Your triggers are your responsibility. It isn’t the world’s obligation to tiptoe around you.” – Brand MacDonald

“Shout out to everyone making progress that no one recognizes because you never let anyone see your darkest moments. You’ve been silently winning battles and transforming yourself, be proud of every step you’re making in the right direction. Keep going because you got this.” – Diamond Dallas Page

“Athletes eat and train, they don’t diet and exercise.” – Lori Jones

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Dr. Kenney’s Friday 5 Spot – October 7th

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Dr. Kenney’s Friday 5 Spot

Something to try. Do you stress often? Many people become overwhelmed at even the smallest form of uncertainty, discomfort, struggle, or inconvenience. But is this necessary? Think back to the issues that have really gotten you worked up and stressed about over the past few months. Next, think about where those issues stand as of now. Were they worth getting that upset over? Do they seem smaller now than they did before? The purpose of this exercise is to remind ourselves that much of what we deal with is not the big deal we make it. Then, next time something pops up that gets us worried, we can hopefully remember this fact and act accordingly.

An analogy I like. The seasons of our year vary greatly. Some bring warm weather, cooler temperatures, snow, rain, sunshine, you name it. Likewise, our lives are full of seasons that bring us both the best and worst of everything. It is vital that we understand this, so that we don’t put too much emphasis on any one period.

Personally, I have experienced every season you could imagine. I’ve seen the highest of the highs and the lowest of lows in my 46 years. What that has taught me, is that when things go badly, they always inevitably improve. Likewise, when things are going amazingly well, some challenge always arises and disrupts it. Viewing our lives as a series of seasons helps us avoid making rash decisions while keeping our mindset strong to deal with whatever life may throw at us.

Something important. One of the things we need to be careful of are the stories that we tell ourselves. These “stories” are the self-talk that we feed ourselves that can be positive and uplifting or negative and limiting. Spoken enough times, any story becomes believable.

Over the past year, I’d been telling myself that I was slowing down, and that I wasn’t as capable of running the types of races I had run before. I told myself the story that I “needed” to slow down a bit. One day in July, I just decided I wanted to sign up for a 100-mile race and things changed overnight. I am 2 months into my training and already faster, more explosive, and determined than I have been in years. I am the same person, I just decided to start telling myself a different story, one that served me better. Tell yourself a better story and watch what happens!

A good reminder. Like many, my watch tracks everything I do. All my runs, load impact (how much exercise done in a week), heart rate, sleep patterns, and more. Since I’m preparing for a major race, my training has been continuing to increase in volume and intensity. Last week, my watch began telling me “Please rest” for six straight days. Naturally, I did not listen.

I’m not suggesting that we should ignore data, but since I am preparing to run one hundred miles, not stopping when my body is fatigued is part of the training. What was interesting was the more I pushed through, the more my body responded positively. In other words, my body became accustomed to the training and my watch began showing faster levels of recovery even without rest. This was a reminder to me, when we think we are at a stopping point or need to rest, we are often not even halfway through our tank. More importantly, pushing through in these times helps reset what you once viewed as “normal” or possible, and you will seek to achieve more as a result.

Some quotes I love.

“My greatest success has come from doing the obvious things that others can do but choose not to.” – Cameron Hanes

“If everyone would strive to be the captain of their team as opposed to the MVP, there would be a lot better teams.” – Derek Jones

“Every day, in a hundred small ways, our children ask ‘Do you hear me? Do you see me? Do I matter?’ Their behavior often reflects our response.” – LR Knost

“Never allow someone to be your priority while allowing yourself to be their option.” – Mark Twain

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Dr. Kenney’s Friday 5 Spot – September 30th

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Dr. Kenney’s Friday 5 Spot

An analogy I like. In boxing, there is something called a “standing 8 count.” This is when a fighter has not been knocked down, but is out on their feet, and the referee gives them an eight count to gather themselves to see if they can continue. Life often gives us these standing eight counts.

A couple Saturdays ago, I woke up with concerns about my son and his leg injury, and what I needed to do for him. Half the stuff in my house didn’t seem to be working, I had a ton of things to get done, and then I was having a day where I really was missing my late sister. I took a standing eight count for sure. However, I then went on a run to clear my thoughts and got back into my regular routine. This helped take away stress and help me pave the way forward. Before long, I felt much better, clear headed, and the issues didn’t seem as big. We all take a beating from time to time, but if we gather ourselves in the proper way, we can continue on.

Something I’ve learned in my career. As a chiropractor, I see people in pain every single day. Some of these people come to me with tolerable symptoms, but others come to me in what might be the worst pain of their life. People dealing with discomfort at that level often come into my office crying or super irritable. When I was early in my career, I would focus a lot of my energy on those emotions. I felt bad for them so I would become distracted by their emotion, and I’m sure my treatments were not as effective as a result.

Though I have empathy and compassion for everyone I treat, I no longer get distracted by a person crying or upset with how much pain they are in. That may sound cold, but it’s not. What I came to realize, is my patients need me to do the best job possible to help them, not just be a cheerleader. If my house were on fire, I would much rather have the firefighter working to put it out and save my family, rather than tell me how bad he feels for me. Sometimes the best thing you can do is set emotions aside and stay focused on a solution.

A recent interaction. I was at a football game recently and one of the other dads that I’m friends with came up and asked me how the training for my 100-mile race (running) was going. We talked about it for a bit and then (in a nice way) he said “wow, that must suck.” Honestly, it doesn’t.

I have trained for races like this in the past where I treated it like a job and sucked all the joy out of it. This time, I have chosen to enjoy the process and that simple decision has made all the difference thus far. It’s been fun trying new methods of training, learning from previous mistakes, eating a ton (I burn a lot of calories!), and thinking about my sister and brother-in-law who recently passed away (I’m running to honor them). The goal is to run one hundred miles straight at the race, and I believe I will achieve it, but I want to look back and know that I appreciated every part of the journey to get there.

Something I believe is important. I spoke to someone recently that referred to themselves as a “health coach.” This is certainly something I thought would be up my alley, so I asked them to tell me more. They proceeded to tell me what they could do to help their clients and it all sounded fine. However, they went on to tell me their own “health” habits, none of which matched what they were preaching to their clients. Even worse, they had numerous excuses for why they weren’t personally following what they were telling others to do.

It is easy to talk a good game, but actions will always tell the story. When someone says one thing and does another, credibility is lost. People immediately sense something doesn’t add up. What people say is almost irrelevant, how they behave will tell you everything you need to know. Furthermore, when you find people acting in a way that supports good principles, morals, habits, choices, etc.; those are the people you genuinely want to associate with.

Some quotes I love.

“The quickest way to succeed is to start now and figure it out as you go. You can’t learn to drive in a parked car.”

“We seem to be getting closer and closer to a situation where nobody is responsible for what they did but we are all responsible for what somebody else did.” – Thomas Sowell

“A sign of character is focusing more on how you treat others than how they treat you. Narcissists feel entitled to get respect. They aim to be the most important person in every room. Humble people strive to show respect. They aim to make everyone in the room feel important.” – Adam Grant

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.” – Aristotle

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Dr. Kenney’s Friday 5 Spot – September 23rd

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Dr. Kenney’s Friday 5 Spot

Something that made me proud. Last Friday my son suffered a freak injury in his football game, a dislocation of his right patella (kneecap) after someone crashed into the back of his leg. Fellow players were horrified at the sight of it, and I knew something was very wrong by the angle I saw his leg at. I got to him just after the medical personnel did, expecting the worst.

What you would expect to see was someone writhing in pain, frustrated (he’d just been called up to varsity as a sophomore), panicked, etc. Instead, my son was completely calm, polite, and rational. Even when his kneecap was forcefully put back in place he did not yell or react. In fact, after I was asked if we wanted an ambulance to remove him from the field, he asked if he could still play the remainder of the game instead!

You never know how you will react when you are under pressure/and or something terrible happens. My son inspired me with his toughness and cool head as the injury happened. Since that time, he has continued to impress me with his mental, physical, and spiritual strength dealing with the loss of his season and road to recovery. Every quality I have ever sought to teach him or which I’d hoped he would develop; he has demonstrated in this challenging situation, and I could not be prouder.

An analogy I like. I love the Rocky movies and draw inspiration from them constantly. At the end of each movie, Rocky will always triumph after overcoming adversity to do so. Everyone wants to have that type of “Rocky moment” in whatever they are trying to achieve. The problem is that while people want to be Rocky at the end of a movie, they are unwilling to be the Rocky that trains until he is exhausted, comes back after a loss, or gets beat up for fourteen rounds before pulling out a win in the 15th. The point is, the sweetest successes in life usually only occur after you’ve suffered, endured, and overcome a great deal to achieve them.

Something I related to. I heard someone say recently, “don’t pray to stay safe, pray to be dangerous.” I immediately wrote that down because it embodies something I genuinely believe in. When we sit around worrying and living in fear of anything/everything that can happen to us, we are not in control. We are on the defensive and not making proactive moves or choices. Rather, we are being reactive.

My personal belief is that life is meant to be played on offense. In other words, we aggressively pursue the best possible outcomes for ourselves and those we care about. This doesn’t mean everything goes perfectly but it allows us to be in better control of our results. Whenever possible, seek to be the strongest, most assertive form of yourself as opposed to the meek, passive, and scared version. It will make all the difference.

Something I do each day. I have a series of things I do each morning to prepare me for the day. These are meant to allow me to face each day with minimal stress, maximum focus, high energy, physical, mental, and spiritual strength. This process I like to refer to as “putting on my armor.”

For me, this entails getting up early, drinking at least 20 ounces of water first thing, checking on finances for my business and family, enjoying a cup of coffee, intense exercise (lifting weights and/or running), eating a healthy breakfast, showering, spending at least a few minutes with each member of my family (I like to see them laugh and/or smile at least once each), having a to-do list ready, and then saying a prayer. Years ago, I would start my days in a rush, and they would often quickly go off the tracks. Now, I “put on my armor” daily and I have very few days that I am not able to manage productively.

Some quotes I love.

“A mistake repeated more than once is a choice.” – Paulo Coelho

“Maturity is working through your trauma and not using it as a never-ending excuse for poor behavior.”

“A bottle of water can be .50 cents at a supermarket. $2 at the gym. $3 at the movies and $6 on a plane. Same water. Only thing that changed its value was the place. So next time you feel your worth is nothing, maybe you’re at the wrong place.” – Kobi Simmons

“Your words start to lose value when your actions don’t match.”

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Dr. Kenney’s Friday 5 Spot – September 16th

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A great reminder. I was at a wedding recently and the couple wrote their own vows. Both were wonderful and reminded me of something, little actions become important things. Repeated efforts, small gestures, acts of kindness, etc. all combine to make an enormous difference.

Your life operates in a similar fashion. Wherever you’d like to go in life, if you can start doing the small but important things on a regular basis, you’ll have a shot to get there. For example, if you’d like to get in better shape and you start making slight changes to what you eat and how you move, it will make a dramatic difference. The smallest efforts done repeatedly tend to create the biggest changes in the end.

Do I count calories? Several people asked me this recently. The answer is that I do not. I have been eating well for almost 30 years, and most of what I do has become like breathing to me. I eat about every 3-4 hours and have some type of protein at each meal. Some of these “meals” are more like snacks but it’s enough to keep my energy level up. My goal is to have these meals be comprised of foods with high nutritional content as much as possible.

Therefore, I am never worried about eating too much. The more active I am, the more calories my body craves, so I eat more as my body demands it. On the days where I am slightly less active, I tend to instinctively eat less. Once you get a good feel for what foods are best for you, the nutritional content of what you eat, activity levels, and more; it becomes extremely easy to know exactly what your body requires.

Something I believe. This week I had an interaction with someone that I have known for decades. This is someone who I am forced to deal with and unfortunately, they are often extremely mean. I don’t let it get it to me, and make sure that I only respond in a way that is levelheaded and kind. However, what stood out to me this time, was this person is the same now as they were decades ago. Nothing has changed, the script is no different.

Without exception, the people I admire most have an evolution to their lives and character. In other words, the person they are today is different (but better) than it was 5, 10, or 15 years ago. This type of growth can only come through experience, self-reflection, acknowledging mistakes, seeking out knowledge, and being honest with oneself. If someone is not evolving as a person, they are not paying attention to those areas. Conversely, putting in the work in these areas will produce lasting improvements. None of us are perfect but we are all capable of evolving into a better version of ourselves.

Something interesting. I’ve been attending the same church for the past 8 years and the main reason is the pastor. I enjoy the way he speaks about struggles, triumphs, challenges, and everything in between. He has grown the church from humble beginnings into something wonderful, and helped countless people along the way. Recently, I was told that some people that attend the church were “upset” because he bought a nice car. He’s almost sixty and his children are grown so while I was happy for him, many were apparently not. I found that ridiculous.

I think it’s wonderful to see people succeed and become rewarded. If you can’t root for the people that have helped you, who can you? When someone is secure in who they are, it is not difficult to cheer others on and want the best for them. There is plenty of success to go around, don’t be afraid to root for those around you to achieve it as well.

Some quotes I love.

“The world is changed by your example, not your opinion.” – Paulo Coelho

“A poor sailor blames the wind.” – John Miller

“There’s a difference between being informed and being consumed. Being informed makes you aware and alert of the situation. Being consumed will only steal your joy and peace. Be informed not consumed.” – Brandi MacDonald

“Done is better than perfect if perfect ain’t done.” – Eric Thomas

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Dr. Kenney’s Friday 5 Spot – September 9th

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Something I thought was cool. I have a female patient in her fifty’s that started hockey over the past few years for the first time. She plays on a team with all men and has worked extremely hard to improve her game. I see her every couple of weeks and always like to ask her about it. When I saw her last, she mentioned that her teammates began carrying her hockey bag. I asked if that had ever happened before, and she said it had not.

The reason I (and she) found this so cool, is that it’s a sign of respect. When she joined the team, she was given no special treatment. The other players rarely passed to her, but she worked hard to elevate her skills. With time, she got better and better, earned trust, and became a contributing member of the team. Her teammates have recognized this and carrying her hockey bag is their way of acknowledging her efforts. It’s never easy starting something new or being the least experienced but hanging in there and earning respect is certainly rewarding!

A workout I enjoyed and why. On August 28^th, 2020, my brother-in-law (and a best friend) passed away suddenly and unexpectedly. It was a horrible blow to myself, my in-laws, and his young family. To honor him, I always do some type of big workout on this anniversary as well as on his birthday. I do this because when I exert myself intensely, it clears my mind. Once that happens, I can recall more memories, think about times together, and remember who he was as a person.

For those interested, the workout I did this year I nicknamed “The Sam.” It consisted of one hundred repetitions (for each exercise) of burpees, box jumps (30 inches high), pull ups, pushups, dips, and flutter kicks. I did twenty of each at a time, before going to the next exercise. I did that for five rounds until I got one hundred of each exercise completed. Then I did a 3-mile run as fast as possible. It was a solid workout but gave me time to reflect on my friend.

A wonderful memory and lesson. My brother-in-law served as my assistant coach in football for years. One of his strengths was the gift of encouragement he had for some of our less talented players. He would give them nicknames and connect with them in such a way that caused them to believe in themselves more. They would adore him, and their level of play would improve. I would always smile when suddenly a player that barely knew how to play, would be pumped to do something Coach Sam told him he was good at.

My mother-in-law later told me that when he played football, he was often over-looked and underappreciated. He played little and was often frustrated. Therefore, when he would coach kids like that, it was as if he were speaking to them like he would have wanted when he played. After he died, I have tried my best to do this for all my players because he showed me how profound it can be. He taught me that sometimes the biggest difference can simply be someone that believes in you and encourages you.

Something I find helpful. As many of you know, I am training for a 100-mile run in February. Usually once or twice a week, I will do an impromptu “extra run” on the treadmill in my garage while my kids are out playing, even though I’ve technically completed my workout and run for the day. I do this to get in some extra miles, but I do it mostly for the mindset it creates.

I know that over the course of a 100-mile race there will be times when I’m exhausted, bored, and/or in pain. Putting in extra work when my body is already fatigued is a wonderful way to simulate that feeling. When you train yourself mentally and physically to go beyond expected limits, it becomes currency you can cash in for resiliency in your toughest moments and darkest hours.

Some quotes I love.

“Remember, being happy doesn’t mean you have it all. It simply means you’re thankful for all you have.”

“It takes a backbone not a wishbone to get results.” – Brandi MacDonald

“Once you learn to carry your own water you will learn the value of every drop.”

“Everybody’s sore. Everybody’s tired. Everybody has an excuse. Don’t be everybody.” – Lewis Caralla

“You’re either getting paid for the decisions you made years ago or you’re paying for the decisions you made years ago.” – Bedros Keuilian

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Dr. Kenney’s Friday 5 Spot – September 2nd

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A great reminder. The church our family attends recently moved into a new location after years of arduous work to make it happen. Since the move, the energy is high, people are even more excited, and the church itself seems to be working even harder to give back to the community. My wife volunteered and has been lending her time to the church. I was curious why she decided to do this, and her answer was a great reminder.

She told me that she wanted to volunteer because the church was thriving in so many ways. Therefore, being around that kind of energy would help her while also paying it forward to others. When you are around something positive, hopeful, helpful, etc. it has a way of feeding you in return. Whether church, business, personal relationships, or anything else; get yourself around the good stuff and it will fuel you!

An analogy I think works. There is a business saying “if you don’t know your numbers, you don’t know your business” which is accurate. For example, if you’re spending more than you’re making and don’t know it, your business is headed for disaster. This same concept translates to our health as well.

What numbers should you know about your own health? These include quantity (and quality) of exercise, how many good or bad things you eat, other things you put into your body (medications, alcohol, etc.), how much time you spend around positive or negative relationships, how much self-care you do or do not do, and so much more. Just like a business requires the right numbers to thrive, so too will your health. Give thought to these numbers and others like them and ask yourself if your own health business is thriving or looking to close.

A recent interaction. My wife and I were on a date together recently and she asked me about a 5 Spot I’d written (she does read them!). I’d mentioned a type of person I encounter regularly, and she made the comment to me that it wasn’t quite as uplifting as some of my other commentary. I gave it some thought, and it brings up a critical point.

I am someone that is inherently positive and genuinely believe that anyone can accomplish amazing things with the right mindset and guidance. At the same time, I am realistic. It is a tough world out there with challenges that await us daily. Therefore, when I talk about a type of personality that I may not like, it’s not meant to be negative. Rather, it is a warning of a certain type of person that can easily impair your progress. Sometimes, achieving greatness is about avoiding negativity. That is why I try to identify certain traits in people so that I know which ones must be avoided.

Something I love to see. I was at Whole Foods over the past week when a woman excitedly offered me the chance to try some bottled teas she was bringing to the marketplace. In no way do I know anything about bottled tea, nor do I ever buy or drink them. That said, I tried every flavor she had and bought a bunch for myself. They tasted good but that wasn’t why I bought them. I did so because I loved her hustle. I’m sure she’d spent the morning hearing “no” often, but she was still bringing the high energy and enthusiasm when she approached me to try them. That type of attitude is something I always love to see and do my best to encourage whenever possible!

Some quotes I love.

“Lazy people do very little work and believe they should be winning. Winners work as hard as possible and still worry about being lazy.”

“Break the pattern today or the loop will remain tomorrow.”

“Regret won’t change your past. Anxiety won’t change your future. Action is the only way to change everything.”

“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it on to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.” – Ronald Reagan

“The world began to crumble when feelings started overruling facts.” – Ricky Gervais

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