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Reach for the Stars: The Benefits of Setting High Goals for Yourself

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Dudek Law Firm

What’s your New Year’s resolution? Many of us like to set smaller, more achievable goals for ourselves. There’s nothing wrong with that; in fact, it’s important that you do set those goals. But do you know what is also hugely beneficial? Setting high goals for yourself that require a lot of hard work to achieve. Why Setting High Goals for Yourself is Crucial There are a variety of ways that you, and even those around you can benefit from your ambitious goalsetting. A few examples include: It Alters Your Expectations of Yourself – It can be harmful if your expectations for yourself are set too high, true, but it can be equally damaging, if not more so, if you expect too little of yourself. It’s important to find that middle ground, and setting higher goals than “I want to lose 10 pounds this year” can help you reach it. It…
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How Important Is It to Pack Right for Your Bike Ride?

Posted on January 4, 2017 by Dudek Law Firm

Have you ever been riding along only to discover that you didn’t pack a water bottle or you forgot a snack? Most of the time, these little lapses are simply minor inconveniences, but sometimes they can be a far more serious. On Christmas Eve, a young boy found out just how important it is to pack right for your bike ride. Why Packing for Your Ride Is So Important San Diego PD was at a loss when it responded to a call from Lincoln Park. When officers arrived, they found a 16-year-old boy suffering from a serious head injury. The boy was riding up South 47th Street when a black Chevy Trailblazer struck him while he was crossing Imperial Avenue. The boy wasn’t wearing a helmet, so when he fell, his head had no protection from the nearby curb. Police rushed the boy to Scripps Mercy Hospital where he remained…
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4 Tips for Building a Daily Riding Habit

Posted on December 28, 2016 by Dudek Law Firm

We all know the benefits of a daily riding habit. You get in great shape, train for the big rides, reduce stress and build a fun daily ritual. Starting the habit is easier said than done, however. Most habits die in the first few weeks. It’s easy to give up the first time you feel tired or unmotivated. Here are some thoughts on how to make the habit stick. 4 Tips for Building a Daily Riding Habit Start small: The most common killer of New Year’s resolutions is high expectations. Many people push themselves way beyond their limits. After a few weeks, they get burnt out and quit. You don’t have to start training for a marathon right away. Just start by going for a quick ride every day. Then you can build from there. Not all rides are training: This goes along with the first point. One of the…
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