If we stay open, we can mine value from every interaction. I learn a ton from the responses I receive, via texts and emails from friends and loved ones, after I write a post. I sit down at my computer daily for growth and continuing education. I'm grateful for the chance to teach, but I'm more grateful for the opportunity to learn.A few days back I posted about the value of … [Read more...]
Lessons from Baseball: Value at the Margins
Much in life is outside of our control. As a Major League Baseball player, I learned the importance of taking charge of areas within my control. Small adjustments can have major impacts.Baseball is a game of centimeters. Let’s look at a recent example.Jordan Zimmermann tossed the Washington Nationals’ first no-hitter on Sunday. Steven Souza Jr., brought in during the … [Read more...]
Importance of Warm Ups (and Why Traditional Warm Ups are Wrong) (with Sample)
Ensuring you have an appropriate warm up is essential to any successful program. Warm ups prior to exercise are important to prepare your circulatory system and muscles for exertion and reduce the chance of injury. Unfortunately, traditional stretching routines are ineffective. The most potent way to warm up for an athletic activity is by performing the same movements you will … [Read more...]