If you’re pissed off at the actions of another, pause before you take action. A deep breath and a few hours will allow you to manage nearly every situation more appropriately.Some people believe that in order to be a strong leader, expressions of authentic anger are necessary. There is some research to back this up. From fastcompany.com: In a recent study, participants … [Read more…]

We can and should optimize for mental health and well-being with the same tenacity that we pursue the physical. The upside is happiness and longevity.I feel like writing about my grandmother, Rose (of course). She’s 98 years old and stunningly beautiful. She smiles perpetually. I spent time with her today, and she was simply glowing. When she speaks of others, she beams … [Read more…]

Robert Herrick, Hesperides: If little labour, little our gains: Man’s fate is according to his pains. You know how strongly I believe the best way to increase lean muscle is by incrementally adding weight over time. Our muscles do not grow without challenges, without continually asking them to do more. We push ourselves under the weight bar, right up to the point of … [Read more…]

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…]

We’ve been communicating for quite some time, so I know you remember my stance on indulgences. I stress the importance of eating and training with a purpose, but I also generally value releasing nutrition inhibitions from time to time. The same can and should be said for work.I, like many of you, can wake up with thoughts of work, spend the day productively … [Read more…]