Books I recommend: 'Kiss that frog' by Brian Tracy

Becoming familiar with Brian Tracy works definitely changed my life's perspective. It wasn't a dramatic change like from 'success stories reviews', but still it helped me to find right mental attitude towards life and goals achievement. 

For those, who are not familiar with this personality, please take a time and read a quick bio of this amazing guy. Shortly speaking, Brian Tracy a millionaire, businessman, motivational speaker and personal development guru. He believes in hard work, dedication and commitment to success. It is not that I am not critical towards Brian. Sometimes his life perspective seems to kind for me, naive we can say. But still, in priorities I think it is a very wise man and each time I read/hear his books, I fell optimistic and goal oriented. 

american edition of 'Kiss that frog book'

There are many books of Brian Tracy which are worth recommending: Psychology of Selling, for those of you who are into sales, Eat that frog, about determining the worst obstacles and dealing with them, Mircales fo Self Discipline about creating your daily routines and making self-oriented actions a habit and more. 

polish edition of 'Kiss that frog' book

Lately I've got his (and Christina Tracy's Stein) book called 'Kiss that frog' which refers to his previous book 'Eat that frog'. 
Current book is concentrating not only about determining the most difficult obstacles and dealing with them. It is about turning them from negative into positive. 

All book based on the story about princess and frog. Princess wanted very badly to married a prince, but she found only ugly frog. Frog told her that if she kiss it, he will transform into prince charming. Princess didn't know if she suppose to believe disgusting frog... Why should she believe? The frog was really ugly and the last thing she wanted was kissing it..
However, she gave herself a chance and kiss that nasty little creature. Frog turned to be a really handsome prince! 
Princess didn't let her fears stops and she gave a try, even if she wasn't sure if she will get what she want. She ended her life happily married to handsome prince.
It is of course a huge metaphor  for all obstacles and difficulties occurring in our lives. 

Tracy in his book gives 12 strategies for dealing with problems as well as revealing in simple words truths about our attitude.
Book is easy written, short and clear. It won't take you much time to read it :)

And what does Brian Tracy and his book can relate to *Nordic Fitnesss*?

It isn't about fitness at all, isn't it? Yeah, it is not. However, with proper mental attitude, you can achieve your goals faster, and deal with problems more effective. No matter if problems are financial, health or emotional nature. 

If you are looking for some positive lecture, little self-help guide, this will be the perfect position for you. 
If your mindset is correct, your body will follow!

Supplies from Poland

Tomorrow I have my flight from Gdansk to Oslo. This means that it is my last full day in Poland and the best time to make some supplies.

Everything is cheaper in Poland than in Norway.. but I have limitations in my plane language, that's why I will take only essential things with me which are worth carrying.

On my shopping list you can find:
- different kinds of teas (especially white and green)
- light diary (5% fat cheese, light greek yoghurt)
- polish ham ans sausages (the best in the world!)
- few chocolate products
- Fitness Authority protein powder, raspberry flavour (1kg in price 150nok which is 50%!!! cheaper than in Norway)
- Walden Farm's caramel dip (so sugar, little calories)
- protein bars (different types, not everything is included in photo)

last coffee in the city centre in brand new clothes

Beside that I'm going back to Oslo with a bunch of new cool clothes and great books to read! :) Not mentioning cosmetics which I will use for next few months :)

Swedish criminal and book about Arnold Schwarzenegger are few of my new comers

Workouts in Torun

not-only-training -clothes picture

For few days I'm in Poland, at my home-place. Beeing away from work and Norway doesn't mean beeing away from my daily lean body routine. Exercising also helps me dealing wth hard time I'm having now.

my home workout equipment

I stick to (slightly modified) plan and I did:

* Thursday: legs&abs workout followed by 30 minutes of intervals on elliptic machine

* Friday: 30 minutes morning cardio

* Saturday: back&biceps followed by 30 minutes of intervals

plus each day some classic push ups.

I really enjoy the fact that I have own elliptical machine at home and few weights. This let me exercising on a daily basic without need to buy gym access for that week. 



Beside that I try to enjoy my stay (as much as it is possible) by visiting spa, eating delightful food and enjoying time with my family and good book. 

Little break from Norwegian reality.

Better late then never

Finally (after months from first publishing) I've got Kristine's Weber new book "Sunn og ster med protein. Mat for muskler" (ang. "Healthy and strong with proteins. Food for muscles"). 

I am double happy because it is my easter gift from my beloved!

one of Kristine's desserts: cheesecake

This book is not only a cook book, it is a history of Krisitne who has one many of Norwegian body fitness competitions. She writes about healthy diet attitude, training and taking all the best from gym training. It is a great summing up and addition for her blog kriweb.no

What makes my happy is the fact that nowadays this book is on the 4th place of best selling books in Norway. Kristine truly deserved it! 

And I am so glad that healthy and protein rich recipes are sooo popular among Norwegians :)

Unfortunately this beautiful published book is only in Norwegian which makes it difficult to read for not Norwegian speaking readers. But.. you always can look and admire Kristine's kitchen ideas and her perfect femine body :)

Support from Chalene Johnson!

Oh, I received the nicest gift I could possible imagine!

The person who is a fitness and business guru for me, Chalene Johnson, send me her book about Personal Training business with special dedication! (I wrote about Chalenes book here)

It is an amazing feeling! She has got 134.000 followers on Facebook, 41.000 followers on Instagram, is NYTimes best selling author and she still found time to contact me personally and send me some inspiration!

No I have no chances to fail, if Chalene Johnson is supporting me, I can achieve anything!

Book I recommend - PUSH by Chalene Johnson

Recently I've got a great book - "Push" by Chalene Johnson.
Chalene is a crucial figure in american fitness world, as well as in a personal development field. For me she is just a Brain Tracy in the skirt, very feminine and very accurate with her thoughts and ideas. 

 Push is more like an exercise book. Not only the one you should read, but the one you should work with. Do the assignments and plan your future. Chalene is not selling the secret recipe for success, weight loss or happiness. She is just more helping to organize things and learn to plan and how to do goal setting correctly. 

 



 
Yeah, you might say that there are plenty of books like that. Sure. But this one is particularly speaking to me. Maybe because the fact she is a woman? And she sounds real, admitting that she is not an alfa-omega, but just somebody who has implied her own rules into real life. You will never know if this book is for use, unless you try.  

Where to buy? I found mine book in norwegian bookstore Akademika.no It can take a while because of shipping time (about 15 days), but at least you don't have to worry about toll and shipping from USA yourself.