One of my clients—let’s call him Phil—is 70 years old. Phil trains three to four days a week. He does cardio and knows his VO2 Max. He plays pickleball. He uses the Morpheus Heart Rate training system. He reads. He asks great questions. By almost any objective measure, he is doing exceptionally well for his... Continue Reading →
This past week was one of the strangest, most emotionally whiplash-inducing weeks I’ve had in a long time. It held everything—Thanksgiving, blessings, struggle, fear, gratitude, perspective—and a few moments that stopped me in my tracks. It began with one of the most significant highs I’ve had in a while. Air Force Cooper Cooper Langston and... Continue Reading →
For years, turning 50 was the standard milestone for scheduling your first colonoscopy. It’s not a fun screen, but it can be a lifesaver. When I turned 50, and I remember it well, I was in the midst of a career transition. I had left the office furniture industry after almost 20 years and was... Continue Reading →
Last week, one of my clients approached me at the front desk with questions about his billing. After I explained, he began backpedaling, making excuses about why he wanted to put our training relationship on hold. Now, in fairness, he’s a virtual client. We don’t train one-on-one like the bulk of my clientele. He buys... Continue Reading →
Early on Friday morning July 14, 1995, my phone rang and it was my Dad. I was getting ready for work and his call came as a surprise. Somehow, I knew before he told me the reason for the call. My Grandad, George Elbert Perkins, has passed away at 89. He had been sick for... Continue Reading →
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