When I was younger I had a burning passion for all things health and fitness. I read books and magazines (remember those?), asked questions and had discussions, trained hard, ate healthy foods, and basically immersed myself in that world. I still do those things today, but it's a bit tempered. Then, one of my first … Continue reading How Passion Can Steal Your Soul
We are distracted. One quick look around and it's evident everywhere you go. It's in line at the store, in waiting rooms, and even at traffic lights. Our noses are permanently affixed to our devices. Humans are addicted to knowing, to being in the loop and wanting to be the first to know. Our minds … Continue reading Are Your Distractions Good or Evil?
When it comes to making a living I look at it in three distinct ways. One is having a job. A job can turn into a career or even a calling, but the sole purpose is to make money. You often hear this phrase when people need money first and foremost, "I need to find … Continue reading Do You Want to Dent the Universe?
As husbands, we asked first. We were the ones who got down on one knee, professed our love, and asked the "big question." No one forced us into it (well, maybe most of us), we exercised free will. I try my best to keep this in mind during stressful times life can hand to us. … Continue reading How to Keep Being a Husband in Perspective
Other than this blog I have another I've toyed with over the years. Back when blogging was huge my fitness blog easily found traction. Now I find myself wondering what to do with it, if anything at all. I need your help. The sage blogging advice always goes something like this: Find your niche and … Continue reading What Should I Do with My Fitness Blog?
One Saturday morning I was slowly trying to wake up to some episodes of The Office. In my eyes, this is a perfect way to start my day. During one commercial break, I saw ads for streaming news services. Phrases like "Get your news anytime and anywhere," "Always on," and "Be the first to know" … Continue reading For More Happiness Do Less of This
You could scratch the proverbial paint off the internet wall and easily find some pretty bad fitness advice. Social media doesn't help either. From "influencers" to self-proclaimed experts, it feels like we are drowning in a sea of marketing, advertising, and promises. How do we fix this? Can we do it on our own? Who … Continue reading How to Fix Bad Fitness Advice
Growing up in a disciplined household entering into Air Force Basic Training as a green 17-year-old wasn't too much of a shock. I was used to being organized, responsible, and aware of my surroundings. Most of the other airmen adapted rather well also. Even though your average teenager thinks they know everything, they're pretty pliable … Continue reading What the Military Taught Me About Individualism
When my son was born he didn't come with an instruction manual, DVD, or QR code on how to use it. One moment he wasn't here and the next he was. At the time I was amazed not only at having him in our lives of course, but how my wife and I entered the … Continue reading The Relationship Between Fatherhood and Guilt
Stress seems to be as much a part of our lives as lawyer commercials, lawyer billboards, and lawyer faces on the side of buses. We can't get away from any of it. We all carry a certain amount of stress with us all day every day, but what about those times of overwhelm? We find … Continue reading One Thing I Do to Help Stay Sane
Brad Borland 