The transition from college to the place where dreams turn into a beige cube and code of conduct training, or “The Real World” was an interesting one. I actually liked my first job, that was when I finally got there. I didn’t mind the work, and had one of the coolest bosses in the business, […]

How many times have you walked into a room completely locked in, the mission clear, find “X” item that’s gone missing. You scan the room like predator searching for Arnold in the jungle, and then pause, “What the hell was I Looking for?” Now, the New School version of that is picking up our handheld […]

A few years back I heard something at a conference that REALLY stuck with me, one of those things that gets the instant “mental post-it note” upon arrival, it helped that my phone was handy too. The context was around professional athletes and what truly makes them stand out from the rest of the (professional) […]

“Yo! His palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms are heavy, There’s vomit on his sweater already: Mom’s spaghetti”– A classic! And on repeat in my head as I experienced a technology executive form a Fortune 5 company on stage.  The nonstop shake through the very tip of her fingers, an unsteady frightened voice, and visible […]

How many time have you sat in a crowded classroom, conference room or auditorium, and been presented a group question from the speaker?  As that final word and virtual question-mark traverse the airwaves on a direct flight to our eardrum, the super computer in our skull begins opening up those cranial file cabinets for all […]

Have you ever had a friend tell you that they just want to “Melt on the Beach“? I have!  And guess what happened on that sunny, Costa Rician beach just north of the equator… The Sun did Sun things! He tempted the almighty with minimum lotion, maximum surface area and a direct line of sight, […]

Fiber had been a critical part of the human diet since ancient times. Throughout history, the majority of civilization has leveraged some form of plant derived energy in their survival strategy, because for the 9,850 years (only counting modern human years) leading to present day, grocery stores were non-existent.  So, that means almost 10,000 years […]

“Donnieeee, what’s up my dude?” Like clockwork, same time different day, checking in for my daily helping of the iron paradise. Other than the fact that my fellow “sweat enthusiasts” and I preformed a slightly different workout and – to everyone’s pleasure – arrive in a fresh set of cloths, the mornings are pretty consistent. […]

Sleep is inherent with lifestyle, how and when we get it typically correlates with the current stage of life we find ourselves in. Need a quick recap? When you were a child,  your sleep was most likely dictated by your parents, you had set bedtime hours with the occasional “stay up late” reward. Transitioning to […]

Right as the  doors slid open, a cannon of cold air delivered instant comfort from the steamy New York City summer streets. Aisles overflown and lines stretched beyond their natural limits, but this is just standard procedure when millions of New Yorker’s race for lunch. A plate from the salad bar with a piece of […]

Bacteria is here to stay, whether you like it or not. It’s been around long before us and will more than likely be around long after we’re gone….. or on Mars. Up until the last few years the primary question most asked when hearing the term “Bacteria” was “How can I kill it?“.  We can […]

I’d like to introduce you to Bob. He’s about 6’2″ and drains threes in defenders faces on a weekly basis (yes, that includes me). He’s been lacing up those sneakers, two nights a week, for the past 30 years.  Bob’s in his late eighty’s, has had multiple surgeries (knee and shoulder), and drives a brand […]

Quality and Quantity –  two integral parts of each decision we make. Do I want a small, medium, or large? Well, that depends, if we’re talking frozen yogurt on a hot summer day I think we’ll all agree to roll the dice with the large, that is, only after a thorough taste analysis of the […]

In a game where every inch counts, teams will do anything and everything to find some sort of competitive edge. Those who achieve championship status tend to have a lot going for them, from elite talent and superior strength, to masterful coaching and elaborate execution. But all of those are table stakes at the highest […]

It’s Sunday Funday circa 300,000 years ago, our homo-sapien ancestors all gather around the stone table to decide where they’d like to go for dinner on this family evening. As usual the kids are being difficult – “We had berries and leaves last week” –  causing  mom to remind them to “live off their fat” […]