This Time I Mean It

Getting Past What Holds You Back with Baby Boomer Weight Loss Expert Scott 'Q' Marcus

  • Home
  • Change Habits
    • 21 Day Habit Change.com
  • Blog
    • Newspaper Column
    • Motivational Monday
  • Work With Scott
    • Meet Scott
    • Scott’s Powerful Fun Style
    • For Meeting Planners
    • Speaking Topics
    • What Conference Attendees Say
    • Book Scott to Speak
  • Shop
  • Meet Scott
  • Testimonials
  • Contact Us
    • Sign up for the FREE ezine
You are here: Home / Archives for good advice

Advice to Husbands and Other Significant Others

July 31, 2013 by Scott "Q" Marcus Leave a Comment

People contact me about my column.

accountability, ask for helpMany want to share their thoughts or feelings about what I have written. Most times it’s by email, once in awhile by telephone, and periodically in person.

Some folks seem drawn to anyone in the media as moths go to light. This is flattering but can be, at times, well, just plain weird. I’ve been approached about government meat conspiracies, high fructose corn syrup alternative energy systems, even a faster-than-light engine (no, I don’t know how it was tied to my column). If cornered publicly with such theories, I momentarily feign attention, smile awkwardly, mumble an apologetic excuse about “a guy I’m supposed to meet,” and carefully; very, very slowly; back away.

There are those who offer to me the secret “they” don’t want “us” to know about weight loss — for a price of course. I am cynical about “secrets they don’t want us know.” For one, who are “they?” Secondly, why would they deem you to be the ultimate messenger of such vital intelligence? Moreover, are you putting us in harm’s way by passing it along? I would feel miserable knowing that — although I now lose weight quicker — it was at the cost of your life. Actually, I’d feel so darn guilty; I’d probably eat too much, gain back my weight and make your magnanimous (albeit mercenary) gesture to have been in vain.

What affects me most are those seeking counsel.

I’m not a therapist; heck, I’m not even sure I could be “Dear Abby.” But if my words touch someone so deeply that they seek me out for guidance, I’ll do my best.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Conflict Management, Diet, family, Intentions, Newspaper Column, Relationships Tagged With: better relationships, diet advice, good advice, marital advice, support, supportive relationship, supportive spouse

Take Your Own Advice

November 5, 2012 by Scott "Q" Marcus Leave a Comment

You wouldn’t know it – but I changed my logo several months ago.

I even made a big deal out of it on line. Yet, I’ve been using the same older logo since that time.

“One of these days…,” I said “I’ll change it on my website and on my Monday Motivational Memo. But, it’s just so much work. It’ll take ‘forever.'”

Then I thought, “What advice would I give the folks who read what I write?”

I’d tell them to “Think 1st.”

I’d say:

  • Pick 1 Thing
  • Make it Small
  • Do it Today

So I did… and now you see the results. (I hope you like it!)

We tend to be very good about giving others advice and, unfortunately, we don’t always use our own wisdom.

What’s the best advice you’d give someone else about a problem you’re facing?

Take your own advice. It’s coming from a very wise source.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Motivational Monday, Self Talk Tagged With: advice, good advice, self-talk, wisdom

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-08-28

August 28, 2011 by Scott "Q" Marcus Leave a Comment

  • Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-08-21 http://t.co/75bvBNx #
  • Stuck on a weight loss plateau? Some good advice – and knowledge…. http://t.co/ETr4VSV #
  • Video: Humorous Baby Advertisement About Attitude http://t.co/NlKRHZK #
  • Monday Motivational Memo: Overcoming Sadness & Fear http://t.co/ScTmL07 #
  • Interested in 3 free audios and 4 motivational downloads? Now you can join our mailing list by texting “TTIMI” to… http://t.co/hOBSOyA #
  • Thanks to the Good News Network for bringing this to our attention. Ryan Gosling stops a street fight in New York… http://t.co/Wi4fTav #
  • Video: Ryan Gosling Stops New York Street Fight (Really) http://t.co/pPsID5P #
  • I’ve decided I’m not going into the office today! I’m going to call in “wealthy.” #
  • Shows what changing your diet can do,… http://t.co/QZuUg7w #
  • Working Hard at Relaxing: Do We Ever Just Take a Few Moments to Let Go?: http://t.co/9gBzJDC #

Powered by Twitter Tools

Filed Under: Weekly Twitter Feeds Tagged With: attitude, downloads, fear, free audios, good advice, good news network, ryan gosling, sadness, weekly updates, weight loss plateau

Search the Site

Search Products

Blog Categories

Recent Posts

  • Scared of my Shadow
  • You are not who you think you were
  • Who are you? Are you sure?
  • Exasperating – the verb
  • Change your thinking, change your life.

Book An Appointment With Scott

Get a free coaching call by following this link. No obligation.

Contact Us Today

Scott "Q" Marcus
707 834.4090
scottq@thistimeimeanit.com
======
Join Scott's mailing list at http://eepurl.com/LsSIX

Product Categories

  • Accessories
  • Books
  • Coaching Programs
  • DVDs and CDs
  • Instant Downloads
  • Kindle Books
  • Seminars
  • Shirts
  • Site Advertising
  • subscription
  • Uncategorized

Book An Appointment

Recent Posts

  • Scared of my Shadow
  • You are not who you think you were
  • Who are you? Are you sure?
  • Exasperating – the verb
  • Change your thinking, change your life.

This Time I Mean It Copyright © 2023 · All rights reserved · Log in