Weighted Vest for Working Out

Features: 

Made of high-density thickening oxford fabric, durable to use. 

Designed with widening shoulder, comfortable to wear. 

Highly flexible compressed sponge interlining, for protection and shock absorption. 

With 16pcs pouches for loading sand or steel plate(NOT included). 

It is an ideal equipment for physical fitness, losing weight and exercising agile. 

Specifications: 

Color: Black 

Material: Oxford fabric 

Length: 60cm / 23.6in 

Width: 42cm / 16.5in 

Package List: 

1 * Adjustable Weighted Vest 

Note: 

Not included sand or plate,not have the weights. 

Length: 60cm / 23.6in ; Width: 42cm / 16.5in ; Max loading: 20kg (when loading steel plate), 10kg (when loading sand)

Tips on Business and a Healthy Lifestyle from a Self-Defense Master

One of the best ways to learn about business is through people who have actually succeeded in it. I had the pleasure of interviewing Terry who owns Twin Dragons in La Jolla. He has successfully run his business for over 30 years and has started at least four different centers. The diligence and passion for the art of self-defense has driven him most of his life.

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Beyond having a 4th level Black Belt he is experience in Kempo, Tai Chi, Fencing, and a number of other techniques. This makes him a walking encyclopedia of self-defense.

1. What business advice would you offer people starting out? 

Terry believes that one should follow their passion and continue to be driven through good and bad times. This passion can lead them to a life of fulfillment and enjoyment. 

2. Does you market your business and how do you do it?

He passes outs cards, puts up window displays and promotes his business by word-of-mouth methods as much as he can. It is important to be present in his business in order to attract customers and engage with them. 

3. Why might self-defense be important to working professionals?

Professionals have to deal with stress and often get locked in a world of work. They need outlets that improve stress management, health and social engagement.

Twin Dragons Kenpo Karate

506 Nautilus St,

La Jolla, CA 92037

https://www.twindragonslajolla.com/

Is a Recession Around the Corner? We May Need to Look at Social Trends

The economy is growing and it is easier to find jobs now when compared to the last few decades. However, there is a growing risk that economist see who predict that we are likely to have a recession in the next few years.According to the 45 economists with the National Association of Business Economics the majority predicted recession by the 4th quarter of 2020.

These same economist were less optimistic about the near term as well. They were concerned about trade wars and upheavals in the world markets. As countries restrict and put tariffs on each others products a new level of nationalism and protectionism could take hold. 

There could possibly be some truth in what they are saying but even they are not 100% sure. The reason why economists often vary in their opinions is that it is hard to predict and project the future. The models they use are based on antiquated methods and new models have not been adequately developed.

Data will be important in any future models but that data will need to be collected on a new virtual data platform removed in part from physical commodities. Old models never expected to have that much information available to them and are likely to include non-traditional economic indicators not currently considered.

For example, analysis of Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and other social media accounts often determine trends. It is also possible to see who is most influential in changing opinion based on people react, comment and cite afterward. Of course, there are others who influence their smaller networks based on their opinions creating long legs to public opinion.

Thus, it is important to include such social analysis in economic valuations because opinion influences political leadership and in turn legislation. Trade wars won't happen if politicians will be criticized heavily by public opinion and may loose their position and power in the future. Social opinion may be more important than inventory levels or financing capacity because it is a root of decisions and purchasing habits.

Socially based economic adjustments become more apparent when we consider that much of what we think of as "truth" in economics is not actually real but socially acceptable values. Gold doesn't have more intrinsic value than coal unless we all agree that it does. Trust me people who are very cold right now might not agree with the rest of society! As the world globalizes the amount of data will inevitable change and the way we as a global society agree, or disagree, with the value of products based on perceptual trends may change indicating future economic booms or busts.

Video on How to Conduct Market Research

I came across a pretty good video on how to conduct market research. It goes through most of the basics. :)

Using Philosophy to Develop Educational Strategies

Higher education has received some backlash for becoming too statistic and administrative oriented and not enough quality full-time faculty and learning. I read an interesting article in the June/July 2018 Philosophy Now Journal by Robert Michael Ruehl discussing the importance of friendship and philosophy in developing higher education strategy. His premise is that teaching is more than the numbers and needs a level of collaboration to create learning communities.

Colleges are becoming more like businesses using statistics like reduction assessments, cost benefit analysis and data to make their decisions. The consequence is that faculty have become more combative, don't work well together, fear job security and seek self-promotion through quantity over quality.

The author believes there is another way to design the working atmosphere of higher learning institutions. He draws upon the wisdom of Aristotle, Bacon, Lewis and Hunt.

Aristotle in Nicomachean Ethics: "For without friends on one would choose to live, though he had all other goods" Friends create a better environment to work with.

Francis Bacon: "A man living alone is a beast or god." Friends help us make better decisions and support each other.

CS Lewis: Through the concept of agape we should work to strive for the same truth.

Mary Hunt: A deeper commitment to each other and a people that work toward peace.

In essence, the author feels that we can develop a better environment of personal development, integrity, and utilize diverse fields of knowledge for human development. Universities are places where intellectual collaboration and the unique create new value for humanity and society. They must be environments that support the unique intellectual curiosity that create intellectual breakthroughs.

It could be stated that statistics and data are very important but should not supplant common sense and intellectual expansion. Sometimes creativity and intellectual development move beyond statistics and is rarely developed where it can measured using previous constructs. If we are to encourage institutions to be generators of thought we have to not only use statistics but move beyond them.

A Few Little Known Essentials for Camping

Camping is great fun and we enjoy the outdoors. After throwing the food, cooler, tents, blankets and chairs into the car we may need to spend a few minutes thinking about the other things we need that are not big items. If you miss out on them you may find yourself with less than an enjoyable experience.

-Ear Plugs: If your in a campground you will need them as kids waking up at 5 AM, people talking, and regular noise leaks through tents easily.

-Sleeping Bag Pads: If you have spent any time on the ground you know how hard it can be. It can also be very cold.

-Correct Weather Sleeping Bag: Make sure you have the right temperature sleeping bag. If your in the desert or mountains temperature between day and night can be huge.

-Sun Block: When you are out in the sun all day you will need to carry with a small container of sun block and use liberally.

-Layers of Clothing: Sometimes its very hot and sometimes very cold. Make sure you have layers and an easy to pack jacket.

-Bug Spray: An essential you don't want to forget about or otherwise you may be miserable.

Three Ways to Think Strategically about a Business You are Starting

Starting a business or product line can help you find independence and purpose in your life. The problem is that many people don't know where and how to get there. Three things can help you in this process and provide a proper perspective (Hale, 2016). When it comes to sales and social media think strategically.

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1. Gaining the right mindset and perspective on money. Without the proper mindset you will have a difficult time entering into business. It requires the ability to think creatively, find new connections and open opportunities.

2. Define your business model. Make sure you create a business plan and define your model so that it is competitive with other models. Ensure that it is simple and focused on creating maximum value in the most efficient way.

3. Know what really matters. Business can get confusing with lots of different services, opportunities, sales, gimmicks, etc... Don't get caught in the weeds and offer what is most important.

Hale, D. (2016). Pilot to profit: navigating modern business entrepreneurship to build your own business using online marketing, social media, content, marketing and sales. Journal of Applied Management and Entrepreneurship, 21 (3).