Charlie: Kap in researching a previous post you said, My 5 x 5s take roughly 90 minutes, including warm ups, the sprint workouts are about 75 minutes”, what take so long? Could you please break this down, trying to emulate your workouts but not sure what I am missing. Thanks! Charlie,This is a solid question. I dig the attention to detail. Much respect.Our focus at … [Read more…]

I genuinely appreciate Phoenix and its landscape. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the last 6 weeks here. That said, I can’t wait to get back to LA.Southern California, in my estimation, is the most magnificent place on earth. In particular, Los Angeles is our state’s crown jewel. I’m proud to present to you five regions you must visit when you come to my home city.Downtown and … [Read more…]

Good wine doesn’t have to be expensive. It’s like art, totally subjective.I’m no wine connoisseur, though I’m interested in learning. I know that I appreciate the occasional glass with a steak or some cheese. But wine doesn’t have to be reserved for special events and treated with reverence. Tonight, I had a glass of Pinot Noir that I genuinely appreciated. It was 9 bucks a … [Read more…]

“Honest disagreement is often a good sign of progress.” -Mahatma Ghandi If you want to make improved decisions and elevate your critical thinking skills, do not avoid confrontational conversations. In fact, you should embrace the challenge and seek out debate. Your mind will grow stronger. From ideate.org:  “The process of debate offers profound and lasting benefits for … [Read more…]