Entries by David Madow

“The Turntable” Final Thoughts – Letters From YOU!

I did not plan to make this article three parts. But out of anything I have ever written, it seems as though the turntable has resonated with more of you than anything else. I want to share some great comments I have received from YOU from the first two parts of “The Turntable.” Thanks so […]

The Turntable – Part 2

Thanks so much for all of your great comments from “The Turntable, part 1!” I never realized how much interest a turntable story would stir up. Or how much a turntable can shape one’s life. I was facing a dilemma almost as soon as I bought my new turntable! You see, I wanted more vinyl and I […]

The Turntable – Part 1

I am a baby boomer. I grew up in tough times. The 60s were unlike any decade known to man. The Vietnam War, riots, assassinations, hippies, protests, Woodstock, The Beatles, Dylan, drugs, love-ins, and so much more. As turbulent as these times were, one thing was for sure… a lot of great music came out […]

Going Viral

I used to dream of something of mine going viral. A video I posted to Facebook or YouTube. A clever tweet. A cool pic on Instagram. Actually, dream may not be the best word. Obsess would be more accurate. To date, nothing of mine has even come close to going viral. And that’s ok. I […]

Six Ways to Be Constantly Improving

A few years ago I decided to do stand-up comedy at a local comedy club. I sat down and carefully wrote a really funny five minute set. I went on stage. I performed. I sucked. I mean I REALLY sucked. If the audience could have thrown stuff at me, I think they would have. But I […]

We’re All on the Same Team!

How often do you encounter a jerk in a restaurant? On a plane? On the road? They’re all over! You know exactly what I mean. Someone who is rude, talking way too loud, being an a-hole, disrespectful, or just generally rubbing you the wrong way. Let’s face it. It happens. Maybe it happens more to […]

Don’t Outsource Your Happiness

I hate thinking about stocks. I used to outsource my happiness to the moves of the stock market. When the market was up, I was on a high. When it skyrocketed, it was a tremendous high. But when it was down, I was miserable. It was like a very powerful drug. Sometimes in the same […]

121 – The Taxi Ride, Finding Yourself, Hateful People and More

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSSBe sure to follow my LIVE daily broadcasts on Periscope at www.periscope.tv/davidmadow. Of course you know this is the show where I help you live stronger, thinner, healthier, and happier. I am at the Winnipeg Manitoba Airport right now getting ready to fly back to the states […]

Listen to This Quickie in Moderation!

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: RSSHere is what the problem is when someone says “It’s ok to eat this in moderation.” It’s actually a big problem!!! Many people think that consuming foods that aren’t healthy is ok as long as it’s in moderation. This logic is flawed. While eating unhealthy foods […]

How to Bring Happiness and Focus to Your Life in 15 Minutes a Day – Without Diet, Work or Exercise!

There’s plenty of info in my blog about making long-term, fundamental changes that will undoubtedly improve your health and general quality of life. But most of these transformations take a moderate amount of planning and willpower to execute. The following recommendation does not. Ready? Here it is: Meditation. I was hesitant to put the word “meditation” in […]