How are you?
#BetterByFriday – How are you? Over the last several months, I’ve found myself in a season of reflection. I won’t go into all the details just yet. Some of what I’ve been thinking through is still taking shape, and I suspect…
The Courage to Say Something
The Courage to Say Something In my roles as a wellness coach and as Deputy Executive Director of the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILEETA), I spend a great deal of time thinking about performance, culture, and human…
Be One: Becoming the Kind of Person You Want to Be
Be One: Becoming the Kind of Person You Want to Be This week, I spent time with people in very different seasons of life. Some were tactical professionals attending a conference, sharpening skills they had already spent decades developing. They…
Strong Legs, Strong Mind: What Leg Power Can Teach Us About Healthy Aging
Strong Legs, Strong Mind: What Leg Power Can Teach Us About Healthy Aging When most people think about brain health, they think about crossword puzzles, reading, learning new skills, or staying socially engaged. While all of those things matter, a…
Courage Comes First
Courage Comes First I’m terrified of heights. Not uncomfortable with heights. Not cautious around heights. Terrified. Which is interesting because over the years I’ve graduated from the U.S. Army’s Air Assault School, completed multiple…
What Can You Put Down?
What Can You Put Down? Maybe it’s spending more time in the RV where every inch matters. Maybe it’s the influence of a book I recently picked up, Essentialism. Or maybe it’s simply the season of life I’m in right now. Lately,…
Good Enough to Move
“We don’t abandon our pursuits because we despair of ever perfecting them.”— Epictetus There’s a tension most driven people live with every day. The pull between:“This isn’t good enough yet.”and“This is good enough to move.” At first, perfectionism can…
I Do, Therefore I Am
I Do, Therefore I Am There’s a famous idea often attributed to René Descartes: “I think, therefore I am.” It’s thoughtful.It’s elegant.And philosophically, it makes sense. But in real life, it falls apart pretty quickly. Because we are not what we…
Motivation Fades. Consistency Carries.
Most of us start with good intentions. A burst of motivation.A surge of energy.A moment where everything feels clear and possible. And then life shows up. Schedules change. Stress piles on. Grief sneaks in. Energy dips. Motivation fades. Not because…
Protein, Carbs, and Fats: What They Really Do for You
Protein, Carbs, and Fats: What They Really Do for You There is a simple phrase that floats around the fitness world. Protein controls hunger.Carbs control performance.Fats control hormones. It sounds clean and motivational, but it is also an…
