I cast out a heavy lure into the morning ripples of the lake. Fishing with my dad and brothers has become an annual event, and this time we’re chasing down Muskies in Northern Indiana. I was all decked out in bright yellow rain gear, like the Gorton’s Fisherman bringing in a deadly catch of frozen…
Here we are, 90 days after the challenge began. No, I don’t look exactly like Charles Atlas from the comic book ad (that’s him on the left, not me). BUT YES, I made tremendous progress and feel 100% stronger and healthier than when I started. I’ll spare my family by not posting a photo for…
If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen! Remember that harsh saying? It basically implied that if you couldn’t perform in a high stress environment, stop complaining and remove yourself as an obstacle for those who can. While I agree with the “no complaining” part, I completely disagree with leaving the kitchen. …
How do you tell someone when their work needs improvement? We’ve all been there… one of our co-workers or bosses (or children) brings us something for review and it’s just not good. Ideally the person knows they need help and readily accepts your critique. What happens when the person really believes it’s up to snuff,…
I have missed out on a few opportunities in my life because of my BUT. (That’s “BUT” with one “T”, not two.) Maybe your BUT has gotten in the way of your success as well: I want to try something new BUT I’m not sure I can do it. I want to change careers BUT I’m…
This is the kind of story they tell you not to post on the Internet, for fear that some future employer will discover the real you and pass over your resume. But I think it’s a humorous story and I actually learned a lesson from it… so why not share? It still qualifies as funny…
Why am I doing this? Update from Day 51 – I’m over half way into the 90 days and this is not easy. I’ve had to make some adjustments to keep going, mainly doing one session per day instead of two. I was not giving my body enough time to recover and starting to get…
It was a high noon showdown with my brother Jeff. He had challenged me to a dirt clod duel, and code of honor prevented me from backing down. Dirt clods were plentiful on the edge of the alley, baked to a crackly crunch in the Illinois sun. Like ancient warriors, we held up steel trash…
What’s the difference between sharing something you know with 3 people or 300? What is it about standing in front of a larger group that strikes fear into our hearts? I did some unscientific research (surveyed 12 friends) and confirmed my hunch… it’s the fear of not meeting expectations. We all want to be perceived…
One of my friends told me he doesn’t like to run because it is boring. If you are in the same camp and find it difficult to maintain this healthy habit in your life, I humbly submit this top ten ways to make running more fun and entertaining. Give each one a try and please report…