Resilience is often compared to a muscle. Just like any muscle in our body, it needs to be exercised, stretched, and sometimes pushed to its limits to grow stronger. This memory popped up from seven years ago to the day when this muscle was put to the test in ways I never imagined. We were crossing ... Read More »
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Sorry Starbucks…I’m Walking
In the hustle and bustle of modern work life, coffee shops have become the go-to spot for meetings, brainstorming sessions, and catching up on emails. For many of us who work remotely, they offer a change of scenery from the home office and a steady flow of caffeine to keep productivity levels up. ... Read More »
Conquering the White Wilderness: Running a Marathon in Antarctica… on a Ship
In the realm of extreme challenges, running a marathon in Antarctica stands out as a pinnacle of endurance and determination. Now, imagine tackling this feat not on solid ground, but on a ship amidst the icy expanse of the Southern Ocean. This is precisely the adventure I embarked upon—a marathon on ... Read More »
DEAD LAST FINISH is Greater than DID NOT FINISH which is Better than DID NOT START.
This past weekend I provided safety support for 5K, 2.5K, and 1-mile swims. I was on a paddleboard following the last swimmer making sure they safely made it back to the finish line. On the final race of the weekend, it became very clear early on that I would be following this one swimmer for our ... Read More »
If you don’t ask, the answer is “NO”
For a good portion of my life I have been hesitant to ask for help. Not because I didn’t want to appear weak or show my lack of knowledge but because I didn’t want to burden someone. I didn’t want to waste their time as they were likely busy. It wasn’t until later in life that I realized it is quite ... Read More »
3 Traits I Learned from Interviewing 100 Executives & Endurance Athletes About Achieving the Impossible
Imagine going back in time to January 2020 and asking your CEO if all the employees could work from home full-time. What would they say? Likely, “Pack your desk, your employment is no longer needed.” Two months later when the virus was rapidly spreading around the world, the answer would be: “Get it ... Read More »
