Marathon training plans are simply the tools that runners use in order to reach their goals. If our goal is to finish a first marathon then we choose a conservative and relaxed plan that will get us to the start line in good shape and then onto the finish line without an injury. If our goal is to finish a marathon in under 2 and a half hours then the training plan will have to be more rigorous, perhaps more risky, and definitely more involved.

No matter what our marathon goals are, every good marathon training plan will include at least some of each of the 5 essential ingredients:

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Relationships and business dealings rely on our ability to communicate thoughts and ideas clearly from one person to another; due to this reliance, it is critical to ensure effective communication skills to avoid the cost incurred by misunderstandings - but what happens when we don’t? The damage can range anywhere from minor confusion to costly mistakes, hurt feelings and ruined lives. Possessing the skill set required for effective communication can impact your overall effectiveness in life situations and ultimately determine your success or failure.

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Have you seen Dwight Howard’s Kiss The Rim Dunk? What about the 2007 Slam Dunk Contest where he completed an alley oop dunk from teammate Jameer Nelson and slapped a sticker onto the backboard which reached 12 ft 6 in?!

Or, did you know that the 21-year old Orlando Magic Center had the most dunks in the NBA last season (254, that are 508 out of his total 1,443 points last season, or 35 percent)?
Ok, by now it’s clear the guy can jump – actually he has a 39-inch vertical.

So, what is his training about?

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In my experience, two of the biggest mistakes people make when they spar is 1) they tend to let the other person take the initiative far too often, and 2) they throw single strikes instead of combinations.

A simple cure for this is learning to blitz. A blitz is basically running at your opponent with a series of fast punches. You can do this a number of ways, and you can include kicks.

Here’s a simple blitz you can practice:

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Do you ever 3-way a prospect to a conference call presentation only to find them gone when the call is over? Would you like to know how to keep them on the call even if they have no interest in your business opportunity? Here are a few simple things you can do before the call that will make them feel obligated to stay for the entire presentation.

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