What you do when you first wake up matters.Athletes who I've worked or played with often ask about the ideal breakfast for fuel in the offseason. There isn't necessarily a one size fits all approach to breakfast. My go to menu is purple sweet potatoes, 5 whole eggs over medium, a full package of maitake mushrooms and black coffee. During Spring Training, I stay flexible, … [Read more...]
Style Matters
It absolutely makes sense to pour resources and research into creating a work environment and office space to inspire creativity and collaboration. Much like a comfortable, high-quality bed improves sleep, the modern office space should improve productivity at work and by extension, enjoyment of life.Companies are seeking ways to improve employee efficiency and retention. … [Read more...]
Chipping Away at Traditions
Hunting for opportunities to step away from traditional pairings to simply explore what tastes good and makes us feel strong seems like a worthwhile exercise for us to engage in regularly. Lots of upside, little down.Earlier this week, I wrapped up a long work and needed a clean meal to wrap the night. I found myself stopping at the bar at the Vig in downtown Phoenix, just … [Read more...]
Be Decisive
A message to wait staff everywhere: when a customer asks for help with a meal order, be decisive.Recently, I strolled into a new Indian restaurant in Phoenix. The food was strong, the service was attentive and the experience was enjoyable...sans a two minute stretch in which the woman serving my table struggled to make a recommendation. She didn't want to be on the … [Read more...]
Turn the Page
Empty and dark, the weight room in the desert, rational thoughts and emotions collide I've been here before. Thought bubble pops, cursive emerges even though I don't know the alphabet "You fucked that conversation up, you lost all your cool." Your plan is out the window once you get punched in the face. Broken treadmill sounds are a crazy violation of my space. As fast as … [Read more...]