How to sweat like a pig in 6 easy steps! June 30, 2008
Posted by hardly Run, Bar, Medicine Ball, Dumbbell, 6 Minutes of..., Pullups, Pushups
Digg! this story.
, add a comment
Warmup:
- 800 M run
- 2 sets of the following:
- 30 Medicine Ball Squats @ 20 lbs
- 30 Ball slams @ 20 lbs
- 30 Dumbbell Chest presses @ 35 lbs
- 4 x of 10 weighted pull-ups @ 20 lbs (if you can’t complete the 10 reps, finish the count off w/knee-ups)
- 800 M run, timed: 2:20
- 6 minutes of Thrusters @65 lbs: 62
- 3X:
- 10 Power Cleans @ 45 lbs
- 10 Decline Push-ups
Logbook Activity
- Type: Other
- Date: 06/30/2008
- Time: 08:47:22
- Total Time: 1:00:00.00
Recruiting Truth June 30, 2008
Posted by hardly Recruiting Process
Digg! this story.
, Comments
Everyone is a candidate, all the time.
The only question is what are the parameters that would be attractive to you in your next job.
If you are a software engineering-type in the U.S., and you're reasonably good at what you do, you should assume from here on out you will be regularly contacted by recruiters. Instead of saying 'no, not interested', say "yes, and here are the top 3 or 5 key items that would make me consider looking at a new role".
One of those items should definitely be salary (then title, work content, product, team, etc). For those of you happy in your role, there should be a premium to get you to move. Make sure it's well above market. Remember, you're good, and you're happy where you are. There is always risk in moving to a new role!
Put it this way, it's much easier to say 'no' with a big price tag, plus you might be surprised at what you find out regarding a new opportunity.
Pro Kettlebell in Action June 29, 2008
Posted by hardly Kettlebell
Digg! this story.
, add a comment
This is Misha. He knows a thing or two about kettlebells. Here, he’s using one of the competitive kettlebells that I talked about in an earlier post.
I watched him demonstrate a few moves on Saturday, and the scary thing is that he hardly looks like he’s working. Pretty amazing stuff!
Competitive Kettlebells June 29, 2008
Posted by hardly Kettlebell
Digg! this story.
, 2comments
These are competitive kettlebells. Some notable bits about them:
- They are all the same size, but different masses.
- They have a very wide handle.
- Designer colors. Ooh. Ah.
Probably not going to find them at Target. At least, not yet. 
Competitive Sit-ups June 29, 2008
Posted by hardly Uncategorized
Digg! this story.
, add a comment
What were you doing Saturday morning?
How do you make a recruiter’s job more difficult? June 27, 2008
Posted by hardly Strategic Concerns
Digg! this story.
, Comments
I just got through chatting w/a colleague of mine from way back who has just accepted a role at a new company. Very exciting time for him.
One of the things he said to me was, "You know, if my current company just paid me 20% more, there was no way I would even consider a recruiter's introduction. But now, after I've accepted this offer, if they came back w/a 20% bump in my salary, I wouldn't even consider it."
This person has a very unique and specialized role, and the career path is atypical for most Internet-focused firms. Further, he has been with this firm for some time, certainly long enough to know the ropes, and how to get things done there. And, with a few more coins, they could have kept him. Now, they're going to have to find a new employee to join the firm, who knows how much in recruiting fees, effort, lost time, etc., and get someone who may or may not work out.
Honestly, the firm's got a good 6 month search ahead of them before they get to a replacement. Someone was asleep at the switch.
If you have employees in your company or on your team that have a high replacement cost, you should be thinking hard about how to protect them from other companies looking to head-hunt them.
How?
Make them feel wanted and loved. And, in the context of the larger U.S. economy, coupled w/the FUD from our news sources, secure helps, too. How about a one-time bonus for a job well-done? Or, telling them that they did a good job? Or, giving them a gift-card to their favorite coffee shop. ANYTHING to make them feel recognized and wanted.
Next time, they might not answer that email of vm from me!
Throwing down the gauntlet June 27, 2008
Posted by hardly Uncategorized
Digg! this story.
, add a comment
Up on the Gravity Jane’s site, our fearless leader is posting weekly challenges. These are sets of activities that are designed to be challenging, and of course, to build fitness.
Here’s the first set. Have fun!
BTW: SDHP = Sumo Deadlift High Pull
No, you don’t buy it in a jewelry shop June 27, 2008
Posted by hardly Run, Sit-ups, Kettlebell, Bar, Dumbbell, Pullups, Pushups
Digg! this story.
, add a comment
Warmup:
- 60 Kettlebell Snatches @ 16 kg
- 60 push-ups
- 30 Pull-ups
Workout:
- Front Squats:
- 10 @ 95 lbs
- 4 sets of 10 @ 115 lbs
- Ring Practice:
- Hangs using a false grip
- Pull-ups using a false grip (not very many, I might add!)
- 5x:
- 10 Push Presses @ 95 lbs
- 20 1-handed Dumbbell sit-ups @ 20 lbs
- 300 M run
- time: 12:22
Our new gym is equipped w/rings, and so we’ve begun using them. Gotta say that eliminating a solid support in any give movement means there’s a lot more to do!
Logbook Activity
- Type: Other
- Date: 06/27/2008
- Time: 07:00:00
- Total Time: 1:00:00.00
Adding to the recruiting blog role June 26, 2008
Posted by hardly Weblogs
Digg! this story.
, Comments
I've been waiting patiently for this moment to arrive, and I'm pleased to announce that my two recruiting partners, Gina Peckman and Chris Englin have started their blog, Seattle Executive Recruiting.
Pretty exciting stuff!
Gina and Chris are VERY experienced recruiters, and they are danged good at what they do. I will not mention anything about how long they've been at this, but suffice it to say they are highly experienced. And effective.
Looking forward to see their posts - should be more than a few gems in there!
“Fit, Not Frail as a Tonic for Aging” June 26, 2008
Posted by hardly Uncategorized
Digg! this story.
, 1 comment so far
Great article in today’s New York Times on fitness and aging.
“But,” Dr. Nelson said, “the evidence shows that with every increasing decade, exercise becomes more important in terms of quality of life, independence and having a full life. So as of now, Americans are not on the right path.”
Wish they’d add two points to this:
- Overtly, exercise at any age is good
- Diet is a key component to fitness, and current guidance by the USDA does not help as much as it could in producing good fitness.
And, here are some laws at my club related to fitness. One I like is, “The farther you are from your potential for functional capacity, the closer you are to a predictable death.”
