Welcome to our 28th edition of the weekly open thread.Boston writes in: I’ve been a follower of KL for a while now and enjoy you sharing everything. You seem to end up discussing topics that I am interested in hearing about. I have a question about children and technology. I think it’s important to an extent for children to be introduced to technology because of the large … [Read more…]

Peter is no longer simply an intern around here. My man has come a long way. He’s writing guest posts more frequently, running a successful business in Southern California and generally inspiring folks around him daily. And he’s doing it all before age 25. I’m betting on him to be on the world’s public radar in short order. For all of those reasons and more, providing him a … [Read more…]

I generally dislike training on a treadmill. I can’t think of a reason I’d rather sprint indoors over being in the open air under the stars or sun. That said, we stress flexibility around here. From time to time, we get forced indoors. When we have no choice, the belt provides ample opportunity to build speed and power and burn fat.This morning, I woke up to some much … [Read more…]

Social media can be a powerful tool in baseball player’s arsenal or a drag on his public image.We’re all aware of the dramatized horror stories surrounding social media and celebrities. They are not indicative of the norm. We all make poor decisions, and social media certainly provides a stage where they can be spotlighted. Instead of adversely reacting to a seemingly … [Read more…]

I have no patience for risk aversion. Allow me say that in a less abrasive way. Taking calculated risks and behaving in a brave, bold manner gives puts us in an optimal position to have success in every compartment of our lives. When interacting with our fellow human beings, we must be strong with our opinions and assertive with our actions. It’s how we earn respect.From … [Read more…]