The Things They Can't Sell You
You may never hear about the dramatic, positive benefits readily available solutions can have on your well-being and happiness because they don’t have a marketing budget.
The Hidden Value of Emotional Labor in the Modern Workplace
Emotional labor is a concept that may have escaped your notice.
Travel Adventures and Dreams: 3 For You and 3 For Me
With my adventures temporarily on hold as I train my adorable puppy, it’s time to break out the travel porn.
Progress Check 2: Fitness at Forty: Shreddin' Time
I am two months into my 3-month shreddin’ effort.
Next-Level Habit Formation
“If You Can Master Suffering, You Can Just as Easily Master Joy.”
Progress Check: Fitness at Forty: Shreddin' Time
We're about a month into my 3-month program, so it's time for an update on how things are going.
A Solo Trip to Santa Teresa, Costa Rica During Rainy Season
I love Costa Rica, and similar to Mexico, I take it for granted as a travel destination since it seems so close and accessible down here in Texas.
How to Start Meditating
Meditation can be a bit mysterious, but it's interesting that everyone I have encountered who practices recommends it so strongly.
Nonverbal Communication: Leveling Up Your Zoom Meetings and Phone Calls
Working remotely carries many benefits, but it also presents challenges for effective interpersonal communication. The absence of face-to-face interaction can make it difficult to gauge emotions and intentions accurately.
Nonverbal Communication: Mastering the Art of Confident Presentations
For whatever reason, many people in our society seem to think that presenting is an innate gift – you either can do it or you can not. This is untrue. Presenting with confidence is a learnable skill. Show me someone who can give strong presentations, and I will show you someone who worked hard at it, either through practice or by giving many presentations in the past.
Nonverbal Communication for Success in a Meeting
From the moment you enter a meeting room, your nonverbal cues are working for or against you in concert with your spoken words. Let's explore strategies of nonverbal communication to ensure you leave the impression you want in every workplace meeting.
When did you stop playing?
“The secret of genius is to carry the spirit of childhood into adulthood.” — Thomas Huxley
Fitness at Forty: Shreddin' Time
A while back someone said to me, “Once you hit 40, you lose your metabolism.” The idea being I should enjoy my fitness while it lasts, and it won’t last long. I don’t believe this for a minute. But it has been on the back of my mind since then to make it a point to get in the best shape of my life once I hit 40.
5 Reasons to Visit Mexico City
I recently spent five nights in this quaint village, home of 9 million, to celebrate my 40th birthday with a few close friends.
5 Takeaways from Die With Zero
“If you don’t want to squander your life energy, you should aim to spend all your money before you die.”