Craig Harper
Craig Harper (B.Ex.Sci.) is the #1 ranked Motivational Speaker by Google. He is a qualified exercise scientist, author, columnist, radio presenter, television host and owner of one of the largest personal training centres in the world.
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Celebrate the Weirdo.
- By Craig Harper
- Published 10/18/2007
- Personal Development
- Unrated
While all the other 'normal' kids were ploughing up and down the pool with their skinny ten year-old bodies, I was splashing around in my big-ass T-shirt... to hide my numerous rolls.
Knowing that they would never realise that I was obese if I was wearing my magic 'fat-hiding T-shirt'.
Of course.
What is the Meaning of Life
- By Craig Harper
- Published 10/18/2007
- Personal Development
- Unrated
So in an age when space travel is possible, phones are now mobile computers and Michael Jackson can turn himself into some weird-ass version of Elizabeth Taylor, surely I can figure out the meaning of life.
Or not.
Be the Change
- By Craig Harper
- Published 10/23/2007
- Coaching
- Unrated
Okay, here comes one of those wise old proverbs... it's a little philosophical so pay attention.
"Stop wasting your life on crap you can't change".
(Deep I know)
The Mythical 'Slim Zone'
- By Craig Harper
- Published 10/24/2007
- Weight Loss
- Unrated
Over the years I have taken thousands of 'before' photos of people (front, side and rear) before they start their weight-loss/fitness endeavour.
Invariably they are stunned when they see the pictures.
Why are they so shocked?
Because when it comes to their body, they live in some alternative reality;
The Slim Zone.
The one where they look forty pounds lighter.
Dear Danny, Please Don't Kill Yourself
- By Craig Harper
- Published 10/26/2007
- Inspirational , Depression
- Unrated
Two nights ago I had a phone call from a guy who I've known for a while. Not too many years ago he was a lean, athletic, good looking young guy with the world at his feet. Now he is a morbidly obese, unhealthy man who despises his looks, is embarrassed to be seen in public and can't find clothes to fit him.
Pringles for Breakfast.
- By Craig Harper
- Published 10/29/2007
- Personal Development
- Unrated
Why does someone who weighs one forty kgs (300lbs) and is just over five foot tall choose a can of Pringles and a coke for breakfast?
The Conversation I've Never Had....
- By Craig Harper
- Published 11/1/2007
- Personal Development
- Unrated
"Hey Craig, I'm having some problems with my boss at work and I gotta tell ya, I've been a complete pain in the ass lately.... I'm rude, I don't listen, I only see my point of view, I'm opinionated, I'm impatient, I always think I'm right because I have an attitude problem and I just don't communicate very well... to be honest, I just can't be bothered.
Managing Our Emotional Energy
- By Craig Harper
- Published 11/7/2007
- Personal Development
- Unrated
A modern Zombie; going through 'the motions' of life.
You've seen it; people who seem to have their 'life-force' drained out of them.
Maybe at times you are that 'people'.
Er, person.
Simulated living... looks like living, but isn't.
Craig Meets Lance Armstrong
- By Craig Harper
- Published 11/13/2007
- Personal Development
- Unrated
I was sitting at the lights lost in my own thoughts when all of a sudden I became aware of a presence... no, not a poltergeist; a bloke on a mountain bike had pulled up along side me.
Three feet away.
Coulda touched him.
Game face on... waiting for the green signal.
Like an Olympian waiting for the starters gun.
Focused.
Committed.
And dressed atrociously.
Boring Old Farts.
- By Craig Harper
- Published 11/15/2007
- Personal Development
- Unrated
Lately I feel like I've spent far too much time with, and around, the fun police... those grumpy, judgemental, opinionated old farts who peer down their nose at anyone who isn't like them; mind-numbingly boring, miserable and predictable. They even justify their unpleasant disposition....
"You wouldn't understand adversity if it hit you on the head... back in my day.."