One of the great things about my current setup is that I can work from anywhere. We just wrapped up the summer of swim parenting, and after the meet, we spent a few days at a rented house in the Utah mountains. And while this house wasn’t exactly off the grid, it did get me […]
Lifestyle
Half Marathon Training Begins Today
The pressure is on and I’m not sure if I’m excited or petrified. Ms. Financial Slacker registered me to run in a half marathon this coming January. I started running again a few weeks ago and it’s been tough going. The last time I ran a half marathon, I was 5 years younger and 50 […]
5 Quick Ways to Improve Productivity
In prior posts, I discussed my recent struggles balancing the different activities in my life. We all have multiple priorities and staying on top of everything can be a challenge. When I find myself slipping in this area, I revisit how I am prioritizing and whether I’m employing effective productivity techniques. Like the air inside […]
Rio Olympics Opening Ceremony
The opening ceremony of the 2016 Rio Olympics is tonight. I still get excited thinking back on historic Olympic moments and look forward to another great games this year. For me, the Olympics represents an opportunity to put aside geo-political differences. It’s the chance for countries to unify behind a common goal and engage in […]
Momentum Can Be A Powerful Force
If harnessed and channeled, momentum can be a powerful force. Remember the opening scene in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom? Harrison Ford steals an artifact and puts into motion a series of events including releasing a giant boulder that rolled down the mountain threatening to crush the lead character at any time. When […]
State of Uncertainty
I am not sure how I feel about things right now. Uncomfortable for sure. Maybe confused. But either way, there is no mistaking that we’re in the midst of a great state of uncertainty. I wasn’t alive during the turmoil of the 1960’s, but I imagine this time bearing some resemblance. Racial tensions are evident […]