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“So, did you have a good week?” my mom asked. “Eh, it was OK,” I replied. “Just ‘OK’? Did something happen?” “No, nothing happened. I mean, it was just a normal week,” I said. “Oh. And it was just ‘OK’?” That was it. Nothing monumental. Just an innocent question my mom asked during a casual... Continue Reading →
Born to Run by Christopher McDougall Subtitled “A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen”, this book is the amazing story of the author’s journey to Mexico’s Copper Canyons to study the Tarahumara Indians, who were renowned for their legendary running abilities. More specifically, this tribe was known to have... Continue Reading →
My first job out of college was at a mortgage company. This was in the early 2000’s when interest rates had fallen to all-time lows and everyone in America was refinancing their home loan. The market demand at the time far exceeded the supply and there seemed to be an endless flood of new customers.... Continue Reading →
In the game of baseball, errors are a proper stat recorded alongside the score. If you screw up, it is noted along with the tally of your team’s hits and runs. Other sports have fouls and penalties, but they aren’t as prominently documented as they are in baseball. The judgment of an error is based... Continue Reading →
“Hello?” “Hey.” “Hey, man.” “What’s up?” “Nothing. What’s going on?” “Nothing.” “You know what happened the other day?” “What?” “I had a sandwich for dinner.” “Great story.” “That wasn’t my point.” “Hope not.” “My point was, why is it weird to eat a sandwich for dinner?” “Is it?” “Yes. You don’t think so?” “I haven’t... Continue Reading →
Tiger Woods by Jeff Benedict & Armen Keteyian“Tiger Woods” is a biography on the legendary golfer and it is incredible. It pulls no punches in its depiction of one of the greatest athletes of all-time. This book peels back the layers and offers behind-the-scenes insight into the awkward, disturbing, and strange upbringing that made Tiger.... Continue Reading →
“It’s a good opportunity. Actually, it’s a great opportunity. I just wish I could do it after yearend.” “Is that an option?” “No. They want to fill the role as soon as possible.” “Makes sense.” “I just wish this was happening down the road a few months.” “Sounds like you’re doing a lot of wishing.”... Continue Reading →
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