Davidson Hang Reflections and Lessons from a life worth living

Episode 59: Davidson Hang Reflections: Review of Fitness Tracker: Fitbit, Whoop, and Oura

Sharing with you my takeaways from using Oura, Fitbit, and Whoop Fitness trackers.

#AltaHR #Oura #Fitness #Whoop #Tracker

I wanted to share the pros and cons of each of these fitness trackers with you and have I have leveraged these tools to stay fit and healthy through consistency accountability. I want to acknowledge that before COVID I was attending regular yoga, Meditation, Crossfit, and HIIT workouts. I miss those so much, but I have leverage YouTube to do free exercises to stay in shape since then.

 

Pros and Cons of Whoop

Pros:

1. You barely notice the strap, and it gives you the most data from Heart Rate Variability to Sleep Quality.

2. Whoop has a community. For instance, my friend Ian invited me to the Cayman Islands whoop group, and if I am feeling competitive, I can push myself.

3. They give you a strain score and lets you know how much you are pushing yourself every day. Depending on your goals, this can help you maintain an optimal level of fitness. For instance, yesterday I pushed myself, and it showed that I pushed myself more than I usually do. My heart rate was high, and I maintained the right level of optimal heart rate percentage.

Cons:

1. It's the most expensive option out of the three options, and I would only recommend it if you are serious about your fitness, and you are trying to take it to the next level. It's worth the investment if you want to see how far you can push yourself. For instance, Jeff, Paul, Hayden, and I will do regular As Many Reps as Possible sets in 12 minutes where we complete five sit-ups, ten push-ups, and 15 squats. I was able to go from 21 sets to 31 sets completed in 12 mins over the course of the last few months. Whoop was able to show that I can put more strain on my body but breaking down my muscles even more. This helped me push my limits. Sometimes when I get a reading that I need more sleep- I already know that sometimes ignorance is bliss but can you improve something you do not measure, which is why I still want to get better. If it's a blind spot, then I should deal with it.

 

Get a free WHOOP strap and your first month free when you join with my link:

https://join.whoop.com/#/7FC83A

Pros and Cons of Oura Ring

Oura Ring is a ring that you put on yourself and it measures Sleep Score Lowest Resting Heart Rate Average Resting Heart Rate Total Sleep Restfulness REM Sleep Sleep Latency Sleep Timing Bedtime Deep Time Wake Up Time REM Sleep Light Sleep Awake Time Respiratory Rate

All of this data is meant to help you to be able to prioritize sleep.

It's an interesting time to experiment with all of this has COVID has enabled us to have more free time. I've been sleeping more than I usually have before the pandemic, so that's one thing I am grateful for. I have noticed myself functioning more optimally and being efficient.

Pros: 1. The ring looks cool. I got the gunmetal black one, which I enjoy- It's barely noticeable. You get used to it, so it's not a big as the Fitbit, which I notice more, so I don't wear the Fitbit Alta to Sleep.

2. The data is clean and the ring charges quickly, and it has a very long battery life. Out of all of the three fitness trackers, Oura seems like it requires the least maintenance, but it doesn't have as many data points as Whoop.

Cons:

1. You technically don't need any of this data. Sometimes I'm not even sure what to do with the data. They give me a pretty accurate readiness score. It seems to know the quality of my sleep, which will impact the quality of my day. Knowing that helps me able to want to sleep.

 

Pros and Cons of Fitbit Alta HR

Pros

1. I order the Fitbit because of the large community- because it integrates with Facebook. I was able to add so many of my friends who being able to attempt to be the #1 steps person every day has helped me live a pretty healthy life. Since I have moved to the suburbs it's been harder to get as many steps in and because there is a pandemic I'm a bit more cautious when I go to the park and things like that.

2. It lasts pretty long- I've had it for over three and a half years, and it works perfectly fine. It's never had any huge issues or anything like that. The battery life will last me at least three days, and I'm pretty active too.

3. You don't need to log anything. It will automatically track it for you, so it requires low maintenance in terms of being able to track data.

For whoop, for instance, you have to track all of your activities, requiring more work on the front end. Leave a comment or if you want me to review more products- post below.

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Episode 58: Davidson Hang Reflections and Lessons: Davidson reading his chapter in his book The Great Pause: Blessings & Wisdom from COVID-19

I'm reading my chapter in The Great Pause: Blessings & Wisdom from COVID-19

 

Here is the link to the book:

https://www.amazon.com/Great-Pause-Blessings-Wisdom-COVID-19/dp/0999197657/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=the+great+pause&qid=1606765052&sr=8-2

 

The Journal Companion guide is releasing in a couple of days- let me know if you are interested in purchasing those as well.

if you would like to purchase a signed up copy for $20- please msg me or email me at DH@DavidsonHang.com

 

It would mean a lot to me. 

Episode 57: Tony Robbin's Unleash the Power from Within (Powerful Takeaways from the 4-Day Long Conference)

These are my powerful takeaways from his 4-day conference with 12,000 other people.

1. See it as it is, not worst than it is

2. Energy is everything

3. Bring certainty to the table

4. If you don't measure it you can't manage it

5. Would you ever date a 5? (energy level wise)

6. The quality of your emotions is the quality of your life

7. You can train your energy level

8. Energy like a little kid not like a boring ass adult

9. Getting people pumped is a valuable skill especially doing COVID

10. Find the blessing even in what you perceived is the worst moments

11. Be spiritually and relationship Rich

12. Happy people get happier- Surround yourself with people with a positive mindset and it will transform your life

13. We love people who change our state

14. Faith/ belief is missing from the success cycle; Good with Potential, action, results

15. Faith imagination directs towards an outcome you want

16. What are you going to focus on? Focus = feeling

17. Live Lucky

18. Do you focus more on what you have and what's missing?

19. If your software is looking at what's missing? Always going to have scarcity

20. Achievers tend to focus on the future: instead of being present and appreciating what you have

21. Life is happening for me not against me

22. 100% responsibility

23. List of why you failed lack of resourcefulness

24. Know who your ideal client- know the needs of your ideal client create an irresistible offer

25. The dance between what you desire the most and fear the most

26. Focused on the future instead of being in the present

27. Clarity is power

28. Model what they are doing differently than me

29. Success leaves clues

30. Grace-faith

31. Commitment and focus: you can achieve anything

32. Master the art of fulfillment

33. Everyone loved Robin Williams 98% loves him

34. Success without fulfillment

35. Diversity is powerful different perspectives

36. Abundance doesn’t make us happy because our expectations change and grow

37. Faith- everything happens for a reason. 

38. How you spend time when you are with yourself

39. Who is in a beautiful state all of the time? Surround yourself with people like that.

40. I do have to do anything. It's all a choice. Take action on your commitment.

41. In order to be enough I need to achieve- when you first walk everyone gets excited.

42. Dance with the fear

43. Being able to shift your energy quickly

44. Everything happens for a reason, it's all a gift

45. How fast can you change your state

46. All progress comes from Breaking up patterns

47. Learn NLP, Conditioning

48. Shoulding on myself

49. I should change now instead of it should change now

50. Disney was rejected by 302 banks. Past does not determine your future

51. Change is never a matter of ability, it's always a matter of motivation Change= Massive, extraordinary amount of pleasure (Leverage)

Episode 56:Davidson Hang Reflections: Tony Robbins Unleash The Power from Within

Today I'm attending Tony Robbins 4 day event called Unleash the Power from Within. I'm excited to learn some new things. These have been the reflections for the week. 

Episode 55: Davidson Hang Reflections: Networking 101 and Building Relationships

My good friend Gina asked me to share tips on networking and how to approach building relationships.

I want to share the following tips that have served me well in cultivating new relationships and making it a priority to stay in touch with friends and family.

1. Figure out who you want to surround yourself with. Who lights you up, and who makes you happy? Double down on those relationships. Ryan Johnson, Emily Linder, Zack Mulhall, Edwin Aristor, and Ivana Pham are some of the people who come to mind whenever I catch up with them, I immediately feel lifted. We all have people who come to mind that automatically brighten the room when they enter it. 
2. Intentionally block off time on your calendar to dedicate to coffee chats.
3. Don't be afraid to proactively put time on their calendar. Obviously, ask for permission first but take the initiative and be the one to look through their calendar to eliminate any friction. 
4. Not every conversation has to be productive. Some of my most connected 1on1 coffee chats were trying to get to know each other better. Not everyone would agree with me here, but until they understand you, they won't be able to help you. 
5. Write hand written cards- getting birthday cards in the mail and even a thoughtful voicemail or voice msg saying Happy Birthday can make someone's day and is not too time-consuming. 
6. Manage your energy- if you are burnt out and are too tired or if you label yourself an introvert. Make small little habit changes. You don't have to jump off the deep end tomorrow. Just add one more coffee per week if that's your cup of tea. 
7. Update your mentors and let them know what's going on. People love it that you are implementing the feedback that you are getting from other managers and leaders. That's the whole reason why people get into executive positions so that they can ultimately mentor, coach, and help ICs get promoted and progress in their careers. 
8. Have fun- networking is fun. If you relate to networking has something you hate of course, you are going not to like it. Meeting new people is fun. You get to learn something new, and you get to hear another person's perspective. Everyone has value to give- even if you don't necessarily agree, those are often the conversations I've personally learned the most. For instance, when I meet someone who is process driven and is very systematic in their thinking, I can save time as someone who would instead go with the flow and be in the moment. 
9. Have relationship goals- think of ways to brighten someone's day, even if it sends them a quick gratitude video or something different. The more impact you have in the world, the more purpose and driven you become. 
10. Make it a game- sometimes at networking events or anything involving meeting new people- I'll have a goal to build three stronger relationships throughout the hour event. Do something that pushes you outside your comfort zone, and you will grow tremendously because of it. 

Episode 54: Davidson Hang Reflections: Top ten investments I've made in my life so far

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Subscribe if you enjoyed these tips on living a meaningful fulfilled life.

These are the best ten investments I've made in my life so far.

1. Engagement Ring/ Wedding Bands

2. Lasek Eye Surgery

3. Accomplishment Coaching

4. Landmark

5. Next Level Training

6. Hiring full-time coaches- Shout out to Jason Dukes, Alex Terranova, Laura Westman, and Mark Hunter for helping me reach so many of my life goals.

7. Podcast subscription (Podbean and Podomatic)

8. Amazon Kindle

9. My Website and Blog

10. Transcendental Meditation

Here are the links to everything I just described above.

1. https://www.facebook.com/eddiehsaio- Reach out to him he hooked me up with a beautiful custom ring. (Reach out to me if you want me to introduce you directly)

2. https://www.sightmd.com/locations/manhattan-office/?utm_source=GMB&utm_medium=Yext&y_source=1_MTUwOTE1NTktNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLmdvb2dsZV93ZWJzaXRlX292ZXJyaWRl (I used SightMd and Dr. Jonathan Ellant was my surgeon)

3. https://www.accomplishmentcoaching.com/ (The World's Finest Coach Training Program)

4. https://www.landmarkworldwide.com/

5. https://www.nextleveltrainings.com/shift

6. https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-hunter-mcc-a216126/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexterranova/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/beyourcaptain/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurawestman/

7. My Spotify Podcast

ITunes: A Life Worth Living

8. https://www.amazon.com/All-new-Kindle-Paperwhite-Waterproof-Storage/dp/B07CXG6C9W/ref=sr_1_5_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=kindle+paperwhite&qid=1604938439&s=digital-text&sr=1-5-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExNVpGMk1VVlNHSVY1JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNzYwMDA0SjlUU0lVMDdXWjExJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAxOTExNzlVUklER1haTE9LTlQmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9tdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl

9. DavidsonHang.com

10. https://www.tm.org/

Reach out to me if you want to discuss any of these more thoroughly. DH@DavidsonHang.com

Episode 53: Davidson Hang Reflections on a Life Worth Living- 10 reasons why I love my beautiful wife

Sharing with you all ten reasons why I love my wife

1. Her Big Beautiful Heart

2. Innocence and purity in thoughts and emotions.

3. Video Games- We love playing co-op games together and shout out to Pierson and Sharon for the PS5 gift. You both are amazing friends to us and we are lucky to have you two in our lives.

4. Family

5. Fashionable, Style, and her Design thinking

6. Great memory and listening skills

7. Being a true player and her partnership

8. Foodie Adventures!

9. Being the Ying to my Yang

10. Music, concerts, festivals

+ bonus: Her love for board games and want to win at everything! Competitive nature.

My call to action is that you write that ten things you love about your partner and for people who aren't in a relationship- write down the top ten things that you would be looking for in a relationship.

Episode 55: Davidson Hang Reflections: 10 actions you can take to increase your mental health

I know it was on October 10th, but I wanted to relax on my weekend, and I went on a long hike, which was extremely relaxing and much needed after being cooped up inside of a house for this long.

These are ten ways and things I have done to help me cultivate a positive mental state.

1. Journaling exercises- I purchase Moleskine journals because I enjoy the look and feel. Journaling every day allows me to process things think about the good, the bad, and what I can improve on, and what I appreciated about my day. A journal entry can contain everything from gratitude for the mentors and people who have made a positive impact in my life, or it can be a running to-do list that I haven't completed, and when I wake up in the morning, I can tackle these unresolved items/ emails.

2. Gratitude practices: I have a gratitude journal, and I create videos on things that I am grateful to share with the world to spread positivity and acknowledge people who have impacted my life.

3. Couple's Journal/activities- being able to block off time and intentionally do things that we enjoy together, like playing video games, helps us connect with each other and unplug from our work. We have been playing the mobile League of Legends, and it's been a lot of fun. She’s really a pro, and we win so many games together. It helps bring us closer when we do cooperative games like Borderlands and League.

4. Create a space to reflect and gather your thoughts- I work with therapists, coaches, and mentors to talk through some of the issues and talk through some of the anxieties we have and that I come up against. Everything from imposter syndrome and working in a remote environment. Processing the loss of my workplace working in the beautiful Empire State building is something that I had to come to terms with. It sounds silly but losing that was a big part of my life but then realizing how much of my identity was tied to work that I made a commitment that I will be dedicated to my job but it will not define me to the point of losing my true identity.

5. Meditation practice- Luckily, we have cool support structures like Scott’s Month of October Mindfulness challenge, where we do 20+ mindfulness meditations. We run a daily meditation group every morning at 9:15. One of my favorites is Transcendental Meditation. I’ve tried many different types of meditation, and this has been my favorite so far. I always feel a sense of calm, and it helps me tap into my intuition.

6. Doubling down on relationships and friends- The men's group that I created we meet every month and have a buddy system where we get closer to our buddies. That has served me so much in being able to have deeper connections and create separation. We can be vulnerable and talk about our insecurities and our life story. It’s a beautiful thing when men come together to share vulnerably about what it means to be a father. You don’t feel alone when you have a group of men who talk openly about their feelings and what they are out to create in the world.

7. Creating boundaries- being able to turn off helps so much- With everyone working from home. Well, a large portion of us is. Turn off notifications when you leave for the workday and make sure you aren’t overloading your calendar so that you still make time for yourself is crucial- remember this is a marathon, not a sprint. I can do a much better job at this, but I did take 3 PTO days the last three workdays, which helped unwind going for a long hike.

8. Block off time for just you- Self-time for me looks like a reflection, doing what I love to do that sources me.

9. Reading a lovely book and biography helps me relax. I enjoy a nice story or reading about these past great leaders like Ben Franklin, Tesla, and Leonardo Davinci’s lives that inspire me and takes me away from thinking all of the time. I can truly unwind and be myself.

10. The top things I’ve learned from seeing a therapist is that often the stories we make out in our subconscious and unconscious often take control of our lives. We don’t even realize how much it's affecting us. Most of us don’t have the awareness to be able to take a bird’s eye view in looking at our “problems and issues”. By not dealing with it and pretending that it doesn’t exist it makes it out to be bigger than it really is. That’s why I love taking advantage of LYRA health- a mental health/ Employee Assistance Program. A lot of people say it's expensive to pay for a therapist- well I think having peace of mind and being able to function at 100% is worth the trade-off don’t you think. Being able to be even more effective in your job, life, and relationships, in my opinion, is always worth the ROI. What are some of the ways you work on Mental Health? Please share it below.

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Episode 52: Davidson Hang Reflection's on a Life Worth Living -Daily Reflection's on what a year its been!

Starting something new. I am creating daily vlogs on YouTube, Committing to my blog, and podcast has helped me process so many of these emotions that many of us are going through right now. 

Episode 51: Davidson Hang Reflections on a Life Worth Living- Why my Manager rocks and what I've learned from her

These are my reflections on the things we've worked on together and how she's helped me reach so many of my goals in life inside and outside of work.

Ten things I learned from my manager-Manager of the Year award during our Annual Sales Kick-Off

I love sharing my reflections with you all because it helps me process things and it ends up helping people during the process.

1. Keeping it simple- She's a pro at communication. She's always concise and has pushed us to simplify everything. Every email or conversation with a client. She's a huge advocate of less is more. 
2. Focus- everyone knows I have so many things that I would like to accomplish- Being involved with the LinkedIn Asian Alliance has granted me some of my best memories, but at the end of the day crushing my role will allow me the space to be able to dedicate to other things. She's a massive advocate of excelling at your day to day before you take on additional responsibilities. I'm grateful that she helps me stay grounded throughout a hectic last six months. 
3. Time management and calendar management- what a valuable skill in the world of distractions. By color-coding my calendar- it helps me focus on my core activities. 
4. Taking care of self and energy management- She always makes sure that we are doing okay as a human being first, and that simple check-in means the world to me. Obviously, we all have a job to do, but she's super aware of reading people's energy and can tell when something is off. It's nice to know that she cares about us as human beings and, during the hiring process, admits to hiring kind, good-hearted human beings first. 
5. Being adaptive to everyone's needs- she's super inclusive and is able to get everyone's opinions so every team member feels heard. That is such a powerful skill and truly takes compassion and adaptability to be able to be so understanding all of the time. 
6. Knowing your business well and build a strong foundation- Understanding the ins and outs of your business is crucial and, to be honest, I did not focus on that as much as I should have in the beginning. I am doing a much better job at it now because I realized that taking LinkedIn Learning courses on how to read a P&L and understanding strategy a lot more will help me not only in excelling as an Account Executive but as a human being too. 
7. Not getting distracted by external things- She's so incredibly focused on coaching and helping others get promoted. Clarity is her super power-her desk is so clean, and you can tell that she is entirely present because of how clarity of thought and words. 
8. Understand everyone's strengths and areas of opportunity- She's able to build a well-rounded team through understanding how we all operate and pushing us to work on our weaknesses to become more well-rounded professionals. It's no surprise that our team is excelling so much because she's able to help understand why some of our weaknesses is preventing us becoming the best versions of ourselves. 
9. Having bigger goals- A mark of a great manager is seeing greatness in her team before they even see it themselves. I want to say that I always think of myself as an intelligent human being, but she pushes us to think bigger and has a BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious Goal) which, what do you know actually works. 
10. Joy in the process- The last team meeting we spent it playing pictionary together, which was a lot of fun. She knows when to work hard and play hard too. It's awesome to see us laugh and smile and reading the room to be able to pivot when we need it. 

Thank you, KP. I appreciate your leadership, and I'm so grateful that we get to build dreams together through active listening and execution.