Daily practices are doors to conscious transformation.
Ten years ago, at the age of fifty-seven, I had a wake-up call that changed my life. While finishing up a long run by the beach, a tremendous pain engulfed my left side. I staggered home and collapsed on my bed where I remained in agony for the next five … read more
In the first part of my tips for getting “unstuck”, we learned that although there are no shortcuts, there is a clear path from inertia to igniting positive change into your life. We touched on the importance of spending more time in nature, going inside and being honest with ourselves, and continually learning new things. It’s hard to argue with these practices. They create a solid foundation for moving forward. If you only take those initial steps, … read more
As men age, they often get set in their ways. Guys lock onto the things they like and their tried-and-true methods and routines that worked a long time ago. There’s nothing wrong with demonstrating a bit of discipline…to a point. Regular practices, whether it’s brushing after every meal, exercising, reading, meditating, and having cool hobbies can be … read more
The first Sunday in November is a special day in New York. Runners of all shapes and sizes come from around the globe to New York City to share a special human experience as they pack together while running 26.2 miles through the five boroughs. This could turn out to be one of the greatest achievements of their lives.
To me, the best … read more
It’s been eleven months since I became a non-drinker. Although I never had a problem with alcohol (I didn’t drink every night, or become nasty after downing one too many,) I worked in and around the beverage alcohol industry for years on the client and agency-side which led to nights of socializing with clients, colleagues, and friends in the best bars, restaurants, and clubs in Manhattan. Going out at night was part of the job, but over … read more
So much has changed over the few weeks since I crafted Part One of my recent blog about the positive habits I discovered or dialed up during the Covid-19 lockdown. Thankfully, most of the world is on a steady path of reopening and at a quickened pace, since the second quarter of 2021 began. When … read more
It’s been a minute, friends. Make that a year since my last blog and since the Covid-19 lockdown began. Year one is now in the books, and thankfully we’re slowly, but surely, emerging from a long, and at times lonely, lockdown. I won’t get into chapter and verse about what’s happened over the past twelve … read more
We are exactly where we should be right now.
I know that sounds crazy. Who wants to be stuck inside the house on a sunny day in late spring? No one. But, if there is anything your Guy’s Guy has learned it’s although life rarely serves up what we expect, it always reflects the world we create individually and collectively.
The silver lining … read more
Did you know there are over ten million people living in Seoul, Korea? Now imagine a city larger than New York functioning like a well-oiled machine— with no litter, garbage cans overflowing, and no potholes anywhere. The differences are dramatic between my home in NYC and my new favorite global capital. Let me share some of what I gleaned about a fascinating culture and people living halfway across the globe. In the course of a just over two … read more
If you watch as many films as I do, you know that if a movie sucks during the first twenty minutes, it’s not going to improve. The same can be said for most important aspects and experiences of our lives life. You need to get things off on the right foot, and that means being prepared to nail the beginning…of anything. This also goes for fitness and wellness and diet. If you want to run a … read more
