da 5flrf | Ott 18, 2019 | Inspiration
I was having a conversation on relationships today and got pretty triggered by a comment from my partner, Mr. Brooks. He said, “I don’t believe relationships should be work.” His mother warned me at a dinner earlier last month of this belief he held; she and I had a...
da 5flrf | Ott 18, 2019 | Lifestyle
I’ve been running regularly for almost 18 years. Before today, believe it or not, I’ve never actually reflected on this amount of time. It honestly took me by surprise. I began to think: what’s kept me interested all this time? Through injury and setback, trial and...
da 5flrf | Ott 18, 2019 | Lifestyle
Deadlines. New demands. Rising expectations. If you’re like most accomplished professionals, you spend most of your day fighting off requests from other people. They want your time, energy, and expertise. Since you’re a loyal team player, you’re happy to give it....
da 5flrf | Ott 18, 2019 | Inspiration
In school, perfectionism is often rewarded, but in life, it can hold you back. Perfectionism served me well in the 1980’s American public school system. I checked and double-checked my answers on tests so I didn’t make careless errors. I turned in highly polished work...
da 5flrf | Ott 18, 2019 | Inspiration
There’s a tradeoff between fitness and socializing, but you can have it both ways. If we’re being honest, most of us aren’t into fitness for our health. Sure, if you’re obese maybe your doctor told you to lose weight. But for the rest of us, fitness is really about...