When Kaplifestyle’s editor, Stephanie, and I discovered our summer intern, Peter, we had no idea we’d be adding such tremendous value. Sure, we knew he could grab coffee (kidding, we’re not even in the same city), but we had no idea he’d be writing guest posts and bringing consistent energy. He works his ass off and does so with a smile. Perhaps it’s because he’s studying how … [Read more…]

Stories of personal transformation are particularly inspiring when we know the success was not easy. Dan O’Toole isn’t a pro athlete, but he busted his ass over a long period of time. He now squats more than a good percentage of the MLB players I shared clubhouse space with.Dan is one of the funniest cats I know. He and Jay Onrait are the anchors and my teammates at FOX … [Read more…]

At Kaplifestyle, we love spotlighting men and women who have handled adversity and are willing to talk about it. They can offer perspective and truly inspire us. Drew Stubbs is a well-accomplished man. He was drafted with the 8th overall pick in the 1st round in 2006. He’s in the midst of a long, productive professional baseball career, and yet he still admits to having … [Read more…]

Y’all know we range far and wide on Kaplifestyle. Music, sports, fitness…it’s all fair game. Sometimes the three come together exquisitely for a post.My music tastes are eclectic, but Rage Against the Machine has been the soundtrack for the finest of my workouts. Several years ago, I met Rage’s bass player, Tim Commerford. Our kids go to school together in Malibu, and we … [Read more…]

A beautiful mind. Perhaps you’re now thinking of Russell Crowe; I’m thinking of Chris Archer. Too dramatic? Maybe, but it’s how I feel. Next time Arch is on TV or conducting a radio interview, listen closely. His thought processes, regardless of topic, are not typical for anyone, let alone an elite professional athlete. His mind is different. It’s beautiful. Read for … [Read more…]