Welcome back to Thank God It’s Monday!tl;dr All of our earthly possessions are temporary; leave what no longer serves you; everything takes longer than you think it will; and change reveals complacency.We travel a lot. That’s the life we choose for this stage of the game. The benefits of seeing new places and experiencing different city cultures outweigh the drawbacks of relocating and the discomfort of frequent change. However, completely packing up our lives every few months does come with...
9 days ago • 2 min read
Welcome back to Thank God It’s Monday!tl;dr Everything you ever wanted to know (and more) about fiber: how it keeps you regular, full, and (colorectal) cancer-free. What is fiber?Fiber is the indigestible part of plant foods (we cannot break it down). It moves through our digestive tract, kicking ass and taking names. Just kidding. But it does have many important roles. It supports beneficial gut bacteria associated with immune function, mood, and metabolism. It slows glucose absorption and...
16 days ago • 2 min read
Welcome back to Thank God It’s Monday!tl;dr Knicks won in five. Jalen Brunson is the king of NY (and our hearts), and Victor Wembanyama is the new number one opp. This championship revived the heart of NY, and was a reminder for all of us of how to play the game, beyond basketball, of life. If you missed it (I don’t know how you could’ve), the Knicks played a historic five-game series against the San Antonio Spurs, breaking records, and coming away with the championship trophy. And while I’ve...
23 days ago • 3 min read
Welcome back to Thank God It’s Monday!tl;dr When is the last time you felt as spirited about something you did as much as you feel empowered by what the Knicks are doing?Don’t get me wrong, I’ve never watched a basketball game in my life with any level of excitement before these last few weeks. Even though I’m not home in NY, it is amazing to see the camaraderie that this playoff run has created for people of every race, color, and age. The streets swell with pride, enthusiasm, and fervor for...
30 days ago • 3 min read
Welcome back to Thank God It’s Monday!tl;dr There are two types of people: those who allow life to “choose their hard,” and those who choose their hard despite life. Life is going to be hard, but solely surviving the challenges life imposes will feel like treading water. Instead, choosing your challenges intentionally to reach a desired outcome helps you grow more resilient and fulfilled. Consider your friend group. You have a few friends who come to the table with similar “problems” time...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Welcome back to Thank God It’s Monday!tl;dr What is your five-year plan? What about your one-year plan? What actions do you need to take this week to give yourself the best chance of success?First and foremost, happy Memorial Day, and thank you to those who have given their lives for our freedom. Since you (likely) had a federal holiday day off today, what better time to consider your goals? In Adam Grant’s book, “Think Again,” he discusses how we ask kids what they want to be when they grow...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Welcome back to Thank God It’s Monday!tl;dr The universe is not out to get anyone. But when it feels like that, how do your systems hold up?Sometimes it feels like the universe is out to get you. A couple of instances of bad luck turn into a couple of days, which may turn into a couple of weeks; people start looking for a seance or a rebalancing of their chakras. As Luke Combs sings it best, when it rains, it pours.It’s not so much if this ever happens to you, but when. Your car gets hit, you...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Welcome back to Thank God It’s Monday!tl;dr There are two ways that new information enters the space between our ears: through open curiosity or through a brick wall. How we receive information reflects how we view the world, and how capable we are of adapting to it. Are you willing to bend in order to grow? Or are you unwavering in your beliefs? And before you answer that, listen to a few questions to be certain…In the book Think Again, Adam Grant challenges how we respond to new...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Welcome back to Thank God It’s Monday! tl;dr Since we’re approaching the summer months, I thought it would be a good time to do a recap of the basics for those looking to shed a few pounds of that winter weight. First and foremost, you must eat in a calorie deficit. That doesn’t mean you have to track calories, but it does decrease your margin for error. Instead, you can practice eating until you’re 80% full (meaning you have room to eat more, but you stop anyway). This may take practice if...
2 months ago • 2 min read
