Become Your Strongest Self
Do you ever listen to classical music? A few years ago, I stumbled onto WETA (90.9 FM), a commercial-free radio station that plays classical music and serves the Washington, D.C. area (where I live). Since then, I have been a devoted listener. Why You Should Listen to Classical Music Listening to classical music provides many… [Read More]
Every year during the holidays, I “adopt” a needy family with a group of people that I work out with. A local non-profit organization runs this “Holiday Sharing” program. My group is one of many that chips in to support families in our area that are struggling. In the past, I would encourage members of… [Read More]
I was at the gym for a lower body strength training workout. After finishing my warm-up, I was preparing to do three heavy sets of barbell squats, with a short break in between sets. For the last few months, I had been squatting a certain weight for three sets of 8-10 reps. The point of… [Read More]
Several years ago, I was at an event with a group of people that I had just met. It was the week before the Super Bowl. NFL quarterback Tom Brady was the main topic of conversation. One of the women in the group brought up Brady’s habits and lifestyle. He follows a unique set of… [Read More]
One of my fondest memories from my childhood is going to my grandmother’s house for weekend trips. As many grandparents do, my grandmother really spoiled me and my brother Matt. This was especially true when it came to food. The day before we visited, she would go to the supermarket and stock up. When we… [Read More]
I played on the basketball team during my freshman year at The Johns Hopkins University. At the start of each practice, our coach would make us jump rope for 5-10 minutes. At first, I absolutely hated it. My calves would be on fire before practice even really got started. However, I quickly understood why our… [Read More]
Do you ever suffer from the Sunday Scaries? The Sunday Scaries are feelings of dread and anxiety that occur on Sunday in anticipation of the upcoming work week. These feelings usually begin in the late afternoon or the evening. However, some people also experience them on Sunday mornings. Why Do People Get the Sunday Scaries?… [Read More]
Difficult exercise can be uncomfortable. However, it’s worth doing because it makes you stronger- physically, mentally, and psychologically. Here are four ways to make difficult exercise feel easier, whether you are an elite athlete who wants to push even harder or a beginner who wants to make exercise a habit: 1. Choose types of exercise… [Read More]
I once worked on a business venture for several years, even though a few mentors warned me up-front that it was a bad idea. They said that many other people had failed in trying to build a similar business. They also said that my target audience had very little money to spend on the service… [Read More]
When I was working at Heidrick & Struggles (a publicly-traded executive search firm), a book publisher offered me a contract to write my book titled “Work Stronger.” The opportunity was very exciting to me. However, I was not sure how to proceed. I saw two options on how to move forward, and both had major… [Read More]
