Become Your Strongest Self
Many people believe that working longer hours means you are dedicated. It seems logical, and many leaders and companies reinforce this message, directly or indirectly. In most organizations, you are more likely to be praised for finishing late than for finishing early. However, the truth is that dedication cannot be measured by how many hours… [Read More]
It seems like everyone is tracking steps these days. As of early 2018, there were over 25 million active Fitbit users. Millions of other people use other devices to log how much they move each day as well. Employers are jumping on the bandwagon too. More and more organizations are purchasing or subsidizing fitness trackers… [Read More]
Each year, over five million Americans spend time in an I.C.U. (intensive care unit). Studies have found that the average patient in intensive care requires 178 actions by medical staff each day. Each action poses major risks. About 50% of I.C.U. patients end up experiencing a serious complication. When that happens, the chances of survival… [Read More]
Earlier in my career, I worked for a marketing company called TMA Direct. We helped clients with their direct mail, email marketing, and other direct response marketing efforts. One day, I noticed a large stack of thick catalogs on a table in one of our executives’ offices. The stack was about three feet high, and… [Read More]
How often do you take the path of most resistance and voluntarily do something that is uncomfortable? Many people make the mistake of thinking that more comfort is the key to more happiness. The problem with this mindset is that you don’t grow when you are comfortable. You only grow when you are uncomfortable. In… [Read More]
It seems like everyone has a part-time job or side hustle these days. More than 3 million people drive for Uber or Lyft. (Most of them drive part-time.) Millions of others make extra money as bloggers, freelancers, tutors, real estate agents, babysitters, dog-walkers, DJ’s, or as sellers on Amazon or eBay. While some of these… [Read More]
When my parents celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary in 2018, my brother Matt and I wanted to do something very special. We wanted to help them celebrate their lives together. We also wanted to express our love and gratitude for them. In addition to sending our parents on a nice trip, I had a special… [Read More]
Looking for some ideas for healthy travel snacks? Regardless of how well you eat when you are at home, it’s easy to fall into the trap of eating junk food when you are on the road. The most convenient options are usually not very healthy. In this article, you’ll learn the top 10 healthy travel… [Read More]
According to recent data from the CDC, less than 22 percent of U.S. adults meet the average weekly recommendations for strength training. One major cause of this is the myth that strength training will make you “bulky or “too musclebound.” In this article, we’ll overcome that myth. You’ll also learn four reasons why every man… [Read More]
One of the most common questions people ask me is how to stay motivated. Getting motivated is the easy part. It is much more difficult to to stay motivated. If you want some evidence, walk into any health club in January. Then, go back to that same club on the same day and time in February. There… [Read More]
