No Clutter for Old Meatheads

No Clutter for Old Meatheads

I’m a stuff guy. As much as I endorse philosophies like “do more with less” and “focus on experiences, not things,” this old guy still likes his toys. It’s who I am, and I won’t apologize for it. #AlwaysDoYou What I don’t like though, is clutter — not in my...
Price of the Platform

Price of the Platform

What would you pay for greatness? Reaching the top 1% of any activity always comes at a price. Typically the biggest cost is time and quality of life, at least temporarily. At school straight A’s and maintaining a 4.0 GPA will cost you free time and attending a few...
Wanna Be a Stronger Writer?

Wanna Be a Stronger Writer?

Start writing more. That’s the standard advice you’ll get when you email a writer asking for help. It’s not great advice, nor is it original. What do you expect for free? Moral of the story — when asking a writer for anything, it never hurts to inquire if they...

You’re Not That Strong — Triple H Strength

Every birthday, my friend, Darren, deadlifts 315 pounds for his age in reps. I think he’s 37 or 38 now, so not exactly a walk in the park. He’s a gifted lifter though, and can usually bang it out in one extended set, with maybe a break or two to reset the bar. I just...
You’re a Scam Artist

You’re a Scam Artist

It had been two weeks since I’d slept more than 3 hours a night. It felt like two years. I was at a career crossroads. My full time job had ended and I was left with a handful of side-gigs and about a dozen “irons in the fire.” I was in a good spot. I had options....