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I have been posting to this blog every day since 2005.

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Choosing the right strategy
When determining the best strategy in a competition of any kind — sport, game, business, Read More

Exercise can change your life. Excuses might kill you.
It’s been well-known for many decades that exercise benefits our health. We knew from studies Read More

Sleep and the power of positive thought
A recent study on the placebo effect of sleep-tracking devices — often called “orthodontia “— Read More

The sign of a coward
The Pentagon—under the orders of the Secretary of Defense—removed references to the military careers of Read More

Stupid dress codes
My friend’s golf club, which I may want to join one day, has a stupid Read More

Kindergarten dumbness
In exchanging emails recently with my former kindergarten teacher, she wrote: “I taught for 35 Read More

First dates gone awry
Sometimes, data can show you how your life and the lives of most people differ Read More

Owl and Pussycat
The #1 song on the Billboard charts on the day I was born was a Read More

How we spend our time
Frightening numbers: 6 months spent at stoplights over an average lifetime 8 months spent opening Read More
My Stories
As an author, podcaster, and performer, my life is a series of stories that continue to unfold. Dive into my books, explore insightful articles, read daily musings on my blog, watch engaging videos, and tune into my podcasts. Each format offers a unique slice of my narrative adventure.