Day 36 / 108 Challenge

#36

"I bow to repay even the smallest debt of gratitude."

A lot of running around today, but it was satisfying. I got more clarity on the direction I am taking with this real estate investment, and got a chance to connect with lot of my friends today.

Life always works in a mysterious way, and I find the best way to navigate through is to prepare enough and go with the flow. Because I have put so much effort into taking this investment decision to one specific route, but I ended up in a totally different situation that will work out in the future now.

Just be grateful of every little things we go through in life, and focusing on the positives will help us navigate through life in the best way possible.

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Challenge Log

Requirements
No Snacks No drinks or desserts exceeding weekly limit	No cravings
Water intake (max 2L)	2L
2x Pomodoro flows (read min. 10 pages)	Real Estate stuff
Productive activity (write a journal or a blog; create a product)	Journalling
Physical activity (min. 45 minutes)	Golf
Wildcard (any 1 of read/produce/exercise above)	(EXERCISE) Walk in the city

Should've/Would've/Could've

-- Start the day with morning prayer, and more focus on the exam studies now that real estate stuff is getting settled.

Drink/Dessert tickets remaining: 3

Day 35 / 108 Challenge

#35

"I bow to live a righteous life."

If I have to describe today with one word, it will be "peaceful". I emphasized being peaceful and calm so much throughout the day. Gym after work was again, like a meditation. Plus the weather was warm today, so I decided to walk back home, and pick up dinner on the way. It is a Lunar New Year, and I must celebrate with eating tasty food.

Though, I quite enjoy being fit, which was accidentally achieved by stressful fasting in the past week, so I decided to go for another walk in the city after dinner.

Honestly, spending a day just sticking to a routine (completing small tasks that will benefit me in longevity) without putting too much thought into is very calming and even recharging. It may sound ironic, but I actually feel less tired when I spend energy completing tasks that I set out for my better future than when I spend energy watching videos mindlessly for hours.

In light of living a righteous life, I constantly tried to respect the pedestrian lights when I went for a walk. No pictures were taken during this walk, but I will keep trying to take a picture a day to go with the journals.

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Challenge Log

Requirements
No Snacks No drinks or desserts exceeding weekly limit	No cravings
Water intake (max 2L)	2L
2x Pomodoro flows (read min. 10 pages)	Finished Ch8
Productive activity (write a journal or a blog; create a product)	Journalling
Physical activity (min. 45 minutes)	LEG DAY 1. Squat 195lb 4x6 2. Front squat 185lb 4x3 3A. Vertical leg curl 145lb 4x6 3B. Side lateral raises DB 40lb 4x6 4A. Leg extension lvl12 4x6 4B. DB Shoulder press 30lb 4x6 5. Leg raises + 30s boat hold 20-15-15
Wildcard (any 1 of read/produce/exercise above)	(EXERCISE) More walk in the city

Should've/Would've/Could've

-- I should be reading the daily prayer in the morning, so that I try to act on the teaching versus reflecting on how I can relate to the teaching at the end of the day.

Drink/Dessert tickets remaining: 3

Day 34 / 108 Challenge

#34

"I bow to make the best of each moment in my life."

Today was my first day fully back at the gym after I went on a stress leave. I forgot how therapeutic working out can be. It is a form of meditation in a sense that you are not thinking about anything else, but lifting the weight that is in front of you. I continued with my de-load phase, and it was easier transition being back at the gym. I am getting closer to going back to my life routine that was keeping me happy every day.

I am the most grateful of my supervisors today. During my quarterly performance review, they noticed that I had been distracted. After hearing what I am going through, they were understanding and willing to give out a hand.

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Challenge Log

Requirements
No Snacks No drinks or desserts exceeding weekly limit	No cravings
Water intake (max 2L)	2L
2x Pomodoro flows (read min. 10 pages)	More real estate
Productive activity (write a journal or a blog; create a product)	Journalling
Physical activity (min. 45 minutes)	PUSH DAY (DELOAD) 1. Bench press 115lb 4x12 2. Close-grip bench press 95lb 4x8 3A. Incline DB 1.5 press 40lb 4x5 3B. BB Curl 40lb 4x8 4A. Dips +45lb 4x5 4B. DB curl 15lb 4x8 5. Hanging leg raise + 30s boat hold 3x10
Wildcard (any 1 of read/produce/exercise above)	(EXERCISE) More walk in the city

Should've/Would've/Could've

-- I could've studied exam materials.

-- More reading & taking a picture

Drink/Dessert tickets remaining: 3