Victory Parsons

I am the librarian that lifts. 🏋🏻‍♀️ Brain gains & body gains for days. 📚 I also write novels & collect languages. 🖌 What are you contributing to the world?

[Victory Parsons @ReadLiftRepeat]

The last couple of weeks have been more thoughtful than active. I haven't hit my exercise goals as squarely as I'd like but I traded that for putting my brain through rigorous exercises instead. Not necessarily by choice, but the outcomes have been positive, which is a relief.

[Victory Parsons @ReadLiftRepeat]

Some books are meant for intellectual stimulation. Some are for pleasure. Others are for learning something new. And still others simply bring you pure joy. This book, Upside-Down Dogs, is one of those for me today. What books bring you joy? #libraryfinds #cutedogs #joyfulreading

[Jim Rohn Official @OfficialJimRohn]

"If you wish to find, you must search. Rarely does a good idea interrupt you." - Jim Rohn

[Jim Rohn Official @OfficialJimRohn]

"If you don't like how things are, change it! You're not a tree." - Jim Rohn

[James Clear @JamesClear]

PSA: There are not "7 things successful people do before breakfast."

Here's the real morning routine of successful people: they get up and they show up. At some point, they do work that matters.

The details are up to you.

[James Clear @JamesClear]

How to prepare for bad luck:

-spend less than you earn
-build an emergency fund
-get fit before you need to
-be the friend you’ll need some day
-ask “How could X go wrong?” and plan for failure
-build confidence by conquering small challenges when life is easy

What else?

[Victory Parsons @ReadLiftRepeat]

For those that are curious and visual like me, this is the environment in which I practice creativity, be it writing novels or designing the covers for them. (Oh, and PC games 😊🎮) #creativeworkstation #amwriting #ChildrenOfTime #Forerunners #hiddenreferences

[Dr Jordan B Peterson @jordanbpeterson]

New ads for the UK/Australia/NZ/International 12 Rules for Life Penguin paperback up in the tube in London & UK. https://t.co/V0bKd0QZ2A

[James Clear @JamesClear]

A simple strategy that will save you so many headaches: don't care about winning trivial arguments.

Someone says something you don't agree with? Smile, nod, and move on to more important things.

Life is short. Not caring about having the last word will save you so much time.

[Victory Parsons @ReadLiftRepeat]

Dom, you're too kind. Thanks for hosting me on my first ever podcast! It was a lot of fun. You're great at what you do. Thanks for helping me #staythecourse

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Took my gal Lola Belle to work today. Grateful for the easy commute and nice weather! #motorcyclechick #suzuki #rideon

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Chili chili chili 🍽 #mealprep #shamelesscarnivore #proteinfiend

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This morning I convinced a customer at the library that she had to pay 2 cents per staple if she wanted to use our stapler at the desk. #libraryjokes #HappyFriday #liftinglibrarian #imlamedontworryaboutit

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I'm not sure how it happened but this morning I found myself writing *accidentally* at 630. ??? How does one do such a thing?? I have no idea, but I like it. 👌 Is this what new habits feel like? Automatic? 😎 #amwriting #revisions #childrenoftime #Forerunners #getafterit

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I whipped up my own "habit tracker" in Excel back in 2017 & have used it since. In Atomic Habits, @JamesClear emphasizes the usefulness of a tracker like this & I am ecstatic to have my "eccentricities" validated! 10/5, everyone needs this book. #booksfortherevolution

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Saturday's are yoga days. Thanks to @yogawithadriene I started off my morning strong with a 30 min "Yoga for the Future" flow. There's something I need you to know that I (re)learned during my session today: you are enough. #yogasaturday #youareenough #yogagirl #bewhole #bewell

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If Jocko says, you can't say no. #amwriting #childrenoftime #booktwo #Forerunners #revisions #getafterit

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It's Friday - you know what that means! Threw down with some HIIT thanks to @FitnessBlender. Quick and intense full body workout. Kelli and Daniel, you guys are a lifesaver. #workoutcomplete #mybunsaretoasted #homegym #fitnessblender #femaleweightlifter #HIITfridays

[Victory Parsons @ReadLiftRepeat]

Perhaps not the most perfect form, but I hit a new max today. I can now say I've moved 155 lbs in deadlift. Not bad for a librarian! 😉 #liftinglibrarian #femaleweightlifter #homegym #getafterit #deadlifts #newPR

[Victory Parsons @ReadLiftRepeat]

@jockowillink's book paired well with Jocko's tea. Standby to get some (lunchtime wisdom, that is). #extremeownership #getafterit #booksfortherevolution