Run and Read, Exercise the Body and Mind

So often we hear advice that tells us to get active wherever we can - in the gym, in the park, on the court - to work the body, lose weight, and get fit. It seems the most successful people in addition to working out their bodies, also work out their minds each day. Take for example Hollywood actor Will Smith who has a simple daily formula - run and read every day. If you are a regular reader of this blog, you will know that I love simplicity. This simple approach to do two things every day, something for your mind and something for your body, is sophisticated in its simplicity. Make a plan now, you don’t have to run, but you can move. You don’t even have to read; you can watch, listen or do.  Each day, find something that stretches your mind into new areas and makes your brain more fit than it was yesterday. Books and education in whatever form are good for brain fitness, and we know from volumes of data that you can enhance the ability of your brain through learning, stretching, and nutrition. Is the focus of your attention adding value to your day? If not, start to run and read.