Four years ago, I dropped out of school and moved into a tiny two-bedroom apartment with my sister and brother-in-law in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. That chapter of my life is now closed, and I’m excited and terrified all in one. I can no longer use the excuse “I’m in school” as a cop out for not doing shit. I actually…
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Last weekend, me and Kels were relaxing in our new place, sippin’ on gin & club soda, playing cards (gin rummy ironically), and just genuinely enjoying each other’s company. Something that came up is something we talk about a lot, and I think it’s something a lot of my friends deal with too: dealing with the uncertainty of the future.…
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When I was a kid my father would often look me in the eye and say, “Life is all about choices, Dan.” in very matter of fact way, and usually after I did something that wasn’t so glamorous. Around the same time that choosing my life was being driven into my psyche, my mom would often ask what I wanted…
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As a personal trainer, I’ve seen many new clients come through our studio doors, looking vibrant, smiling from ear to ear. They are so excited to begin their new exercise program. They light up with how good their going to look in a few short months from now. Pretty soon all their friends will gather around to stare in awe…
Leave a CommentWill Smith is a dude who I look at with awe. He embodies growth, success, and confidence. When I’m having a down day, I tune into this video and the 21 quotes below. Enjoy! 1) I love living. I think that’s infectious. It’s something that you can’t fake. 2) Greatness is not this wonderful, esoteric, elusive, God-like feature that only…
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Yesterday, when I finally got out of bed, I made an over-sized pot of coffee, answered a few emails, browsed the Internet for funny videos, and then finally collected myself enough to make an appearance at the gym. Only I wasn’t really feelin’ it so I rep’d out a few squats and called it a good day. I came back home,…
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I get the most down on myself when I make decisions about my life based on other’s criteria of what life should look like. I get frustrated when I make decisions out of fear or convenience, and NOTHING sets me off like taking other’s WRONG advice. When I take their shitty advice, I’m not upset with them, but infuriated with myself…
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Last week, I was fortunate enough to go to Sydney, Australia and spend some quality time with my sister, Jill. Everyday, I woke up around 7am and walked down to the beach with my cup of coffee. I would sit on the seawall, and just watch the ocean roll in. Around noon we would walk over to Crossfit Bondi for a grueling workout,…
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This past fall, my roommate was my younger brother, Connor. Connor is a man of very few words. He just goes about his daily business, and keeps most of his thoughts to himself. But I like to talk. I like to share new things I learn. I like to bounce ideas off others. I like to share stories and think out…
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