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How To Show Your Employer You're Ready For A Promotion

You may have been in your job a while or perhaps are looking for a new role within the same company. No matter what it is, if you find that you’re always wondering when you’re going to get bumped up in a promotion, you do something about it.

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Mea Maxima Culpa: A Shift in My Kettlebell Journey

Mea Maxima Culpa: A Shift in My Kettlebell Journey

Mea maxima culpa. Mea maxima culpa culpa. Mea mea maxima maxima maxima culpa. I had every intention of diving into a 10,000 kettlebell swing month starting on the fifteenth, but the truth is, I'm not ready. And that’s okay.

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My Favorite Excerpts and Quotes from Get Fit, Get Fierce with Kettlebell Swings by Don Fitch

My Favorite Excerpts and Quotes from Get Fit, Get Fierce with Kettlebell Swings by Don Fitch

'This ebook shows you how to benefit from kettlebell swings as a key to achieving your fitness and weight loss goals. Called the “most perfect single exercise,” kettlebell swings offer not only cardiovascular conditioning but also serve as strength training for losing fat and building great body composition.'

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2025 New Years Resolutions: The Art of Showing Up: A Journey Through Failure, Resilience, and Growth

2025 New Years Resolutions: The Art of Showing Up: A Journey Through Failure, Resilience, and Growth

If there’s one thing I’ve learned on my journey, it’s this: the first step is always showing up. Showing up for yourself, your goals, your health—even when you don’t want to, even when you’ve failed before, and especially when you feel like quitting.

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Starting Late Is Still Starting: The Art of Forgiving Yourself and Swinging On

Starting Late Is Still Starting: The Art of Forgiving Yourself and Swinging On

We all have big plans, don’t we? Ambitious goals that feel exhilarating in the moment of their conception, like a grand, triumphant flag we’re planting on the peak of Personal Achievement Mountain. For me, that goal was the 10,000 Swing Kettlebell Challenge.

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The Ultimate DIY Guide to Optimizing Your Website for AI SEO Success

The Ultimate DIY Guide to Optimizing Your Website for AI SEO Success

The world of search engines is evolving faster than ever, and artificial intelligence (AI) is at the forefront of this transformation. Search engines like Google, Bing, and even conversational AI platforms like ChatGPT are rewriting the rules of SEO.

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Understanding the AI Audit Beta on Cloudflare

Understanding the AI Audit Beta on Cloudflare

The AI Audit Beta feature in Cloudflare Pro offers a unique insight into how various AI bots and crawlers interact with your website. For site owners like you, exploring these analytics can be a fascinating journey into understanding how artificial intelligence shapes the visibility and discoverability of your online presence.

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DIY Guide to AI SEO: Step-by-Step Optimization for Success

DIY Guide to AI SEO: Step-by-Step Optimization for Success

This DIY guide walks you through the steps to optimize your content and website for AI-powered search engines and tools like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Microsoft CoPilot.

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Mastering the AI SEO Revolution: A Comprehensive Guide

Mastering the AI SEO Revolution: A Comprehensive Guide

Artificial Intelligence is no longer a buzzword; it’s the backbone of modern digital marketing . From Google’s AI-powered algorithms like RankBrain and BERT to generative AI tools like ChatGPT, AI is transforming how users find and interact with content online.

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The Tale of the Adventurers in Durst Manor: Session Four Recap

The Tale of the Adventurers in Durst Manor: Session Four Recap

This session tested their resilience, pushed their teamwork to the brink, and revealed their individual strengths and weaknesses in a dungeon that punishes every misstep.

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My Carnivore Journey: A Comprehensive Reflection on Diet, Health, and Lifestyle

My Carnivore Journey: A Comprehensive Reflection on Diet, Health, and Lifestyle

My carnivore lifestyle began as a straightforward nutritional experiment, but it has evolved into a complete redefinition of how I live, eat, and think about health.

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Longevity Through Slow Movement: A Sustainable Path to Health and Fitness

Longevity Through Slow Movement: A Sustainable Path to Health and Fitness

At 54, my focus has shifted from pursuing intense fitness milestones to cultivating a balanced, sustainable routine that supports long-term health.

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From Couch to 10,000 Kettlebell Swings: Preparing for Dan John's Challenge

From Couch to 10,000 Kettlebell Swings: Preparing for Dan John's Challenge

The 10,000 Swing Kettlebell Challenge, created by strength coach Dan John, is a powerful fitness program designed to build strength, endurance, and mental grit. However, diving straight into such an intense program without preparation can lead to burnout or injury. This guide focuses on preparing your body and mind over two weeks to ensure you’re ready to start this transformative journey safely and effectively.

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Swinging into Action: My 10,000 Kettlebell Swing Challenge Inspired by Dan John

Swinging into Action: My 10,000 Kettlebell Swing Challenge Inspired by Dan John

I will be embarking on a fitness adventure that promises to be as transformative as it is challenging: Dan John’s legendary 10,000 Kettlebell Swing Challenge. I'm starting on 15 December instead of 1 December because I need the two weeks to prepare for such an endeavor.

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The Ultimate Guide to Preparing Crispy Bacon: From Carnivore's Delight to Global Flavors

The Ultimate Guide to Preparing Crispy Bacon: From Carnivore's Delight to Global Flavors

Bacon: the crispy, salty, and universally loved treasure of the carnivore's diet. From sizzling pans to innovative air fryers, bacon preparation methods vary as much as its global styles and flavors.

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Revolutionizing Fitness: Get Fit, Get Fierce with Kettlebell Swings by Don Fitch

Revolutionizing Fitness: Get Fit, Get Fierce with Kettlebell Swings by Don Fitch

With its focus on the two-handed kettlebell swing, the book distills fitness into its purest form: a single movement that packs a punch. Let’s delve into the key takeaways, pros, cons, and scientific underpinnings of this dynamic program.

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Daily Rowing on the C2 Erg: Your Path to Lifelong Health and Mobility

Daily Rowing on the C2 Erg: Your Path to Lifelong Health and Mobility

Rowing isn’t just about getting fit or preparing for a race. It can be a lifetime habit, a daily ritual that nourishes your body and mind, builds longevity, and enhances your quality of life. The Concept2 Erg is more than a piece of gym equipment; it’s a tool for creating a sustainable practice—one that supports your health every day without the grind of high-intensity training or rigid schedules.

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The Daily Bread of Fitness: Prioritizing Everyday Heavy Kettlebell Swings

The Daily Bread of Fitness: Prioritizing Everyday Heavy Kettlebell Swings

Fitness doesn’t have to be confined to planned trips to the gym or long, regimented sessions. What if your workout became as essential as brushing your teeth—an integrated part of your day, morning and evening? This is the philosophy behind making heavy kettlebell swings your “daily bread” workout.

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Why You Should Avoid Parasite SEO: A Guide to Sustainable Search Success

Why You Should Avoid Parasite SEO: A Guide to Sustainable Search Success

In the ever-evolving landscape of search engine optimization (SEO), "Parasite SEO" has emerged as a controversial and misunderstood tactic. This article will dive deep into the concept of Parasite SEO, differentiate between gray, black, and white hat SEO practices, and explore the best and most acceptable strategies for achieving success in Google organic search.

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The Ultimate Guide to the 10,000 Kettlebell Swing Challenge

The Ultimate Guide to the 10,000 Kettlebell Swing Challenge

This December, I’m taking on the 10,000 Kettlebell Swing Challenge, an intense test of endurance, strength, and discipline. To prepare and avoid injuries, I’ll spend the next ten days building up my technique and conditioning to ensure I’m ready for the demands ahead.

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The Comprehensive Guide to Restoring Your Google Business Profile

The Comprehensive Guide to Restoring Your Google Business Profile

Your Google Business Profile (GBP) is the digital cornerstone of your local online presence. When it’s working properly, it connects you to customers, boosts your credibility, and ensures you show up in critical local searches. But what happens when that profile gets suspended? Suddenly, your business is invisible, your customer connections are severed, and your sales may take a hit.

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Maximizing Conversions: The Power of CRO (Conversion Rate Optimization)

Maximizing Conversions: The Power of CRO (Conversion Rate Optimization)

In today’s competitive digital landscape, simply driving traffic to your website isn’t enough. Visitors don’t pay the bills—customers do. This is where Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) steps in to bridge the gap. While SEO ensures your website gets discovered, CRO ensures that the traffic turns into tangible results—leads, sales, or whatever your ultimate business goals are.

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My Garmin Instinct 2X Tactical Solar Keeps Me Going

My Garmin Instinct 2X Tactical Solar Keeps Me Going

The Garmin Instinct 2X Tactical Solar in black isn’t just a fitness tracker or smartwatch to me; it’s a daily essential that I rely on to monitor my health, track my activities, and keep me in check.

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Why the Marathon Pilot’s Navigator Quartz is My Go-To Field Watch

Why the Marathon Pilot’s Navigator Quartz is My Go-To Field Watch

The Marathon Pilot’s Navigator Quartz might not turn heads like a flashy Swiss chronograph, but it’s become a favorite in my collection for reasons that go beyond style.

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Golden Relic by JD Lasica is live!–please leave a review!

Golden Relic by JD Lasica is live!–please leave a review!

Here's the latest missive from JD Lasica! His newest technothriller adventure novel, The Golden Relic, is published and available on Amazon as an e-book. It's free to read if you're a KindleUnlimited member and only $14.99 otherwise!

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Pre-Order The Golden Relic Novel by JD Lasica Now!

Pre-Order The Golden Relic Novel by JD Lasica Now!

You can now pre-order “The Golden Relic” and have the book delivered to your ebook reader this Thursday! I’ve set the price at $2.99 — 50% off the regular price.

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Descending Further: The Dark Secret Beneath Durst Manor

Descending Further: The Dark Secret Beneath Durst Manor

The journey through Barovia continues to reveal the darkness lurking in every corner. As our adventurers—Valen’eir, Radley, Skalt, and Ares—brave the haunted depths beneath the Durst estate, the sinister history of the manor unfolds around them.

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The Haunted Path Through Barovia – Part II

The Haunted Path Through Barovia – Part II

October 26, 2024-As dawn broke in Barovia, the streets lay shrouded in an eerie silence, the mist pressing close to the ground as if concealing unseen horrors.

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