General

Here's an interesting observation. Not one rule book on any sport in the world states that the object of the game is to "win". For example, the official 2009-2011 rule book of USA Hockey states the following, "The goal of USA Hockey is to promote a safe and positive playing environment for all participants while continuing to focus on skill development and enjoyment of the sport."

A is for Action, the third and final step in my three step personal plan for success. Without action nothing gets done. Action completes the sequence. It's what separates the wheat from the chaff. We can dream and think till the cows come home, but in the final analysis the work has to be done.

As a naturopath committed to reason, and a health consultant specializing in human performance and clinical sports nutrition, I routinely manage a wide variety of clients who vary greatly in body chemistry, origin of descent, body composition and knowledge in health, fitness and nutrition. On a one-to-one basis, my initial goal is to determine their present functional health status and physical condition.