If you have a question, go ask Twitter. While at times it can be a madhouse, I've found Twitter to still be a great source for conversation, banter, and new ideas. That's partly why I reference it as the coffee shop of social media during my training workshops. You can learn about your own industry, … Continue reading Career Advice – 101 Lessons I Wish I Had Learned Earlier
Career Advice For The Decade
Can you believe there is only one month left in this decade? What have you accomplished over the past ten years? I know I've had quite a few adventures since completing college in Stillwater, Oklahoma and have found myself making a life in the Rocky Mountain states. When I started looking back, it reminded me … Continue reading Career Advice For The Decade
Mind Games | Running Diligence
Hindsight is 20/20, right? After running every race, no matter how well the day went, I can recount things that did not go as planned. Where did things go off track and start going down hill? Our mind will play tricks on us and lead us down the wrong path. It's finding a solution to … Continue reading Mind Games | Running Diligence
Yogi Was Right | Running Diligence
One of the toughest aspects of pursuing a big running goal is the mental game. I can run all day. Find the right pace, and I can cruise. But if my mind isn't in the right place, the day can become a struggle. It's all about the mental game. What you think affects how you … Continue reading Yogi Was Right | Running Diligence
Destroying a Desert – Starting a Labor Day Road Trip
So… Agriculture is destroying the planet, as judged by people who are destroying a desert? Each year for my birthday, I try to do something for myself. In the midst of a busy summer and fall schedule, it's nice to take a little time to get away when I can. This year, work travel took … Continue reading Destroying a Desert – Starting a Labor Day Road Trip
Communication Is Hard – thinking on word choice
The world of Social Media is a tricky place. All of this communication is occurring while missing one essential element of conversation - non-verbal cues. Sarcasm font, anyone? Communication is hard and removing a portion of that effort can make things event more difficult. And word choice can make things even more complicated. So many elements that … Continue reading Communication Is Hard – thinking on word choice
Beaverhead Endurance Runs 100k – 2018’s Big DNF
In 2018, I set out to accomplish a Big Hairy Audacious Goal. It was a big bite to chew and I knew I was going into the deep end. But honestly, the feeling I get after an exhausting, painful day of running trails in the mountains is what fuels me up. So I registered for … Continue reading Beaverhead Endurance Runs 100k – 2018’s Big DNF
Plant Protein Alternative Comparisons Go Awry
Over the past several months, many headlines have given attention to processed plant protein entering the marketplace. Let's get one thing straight, black bean burgers have been on restaurant menus for a very long time. This isn't something new. But this time, the latest iteration showed up with a bigger marketing budget. The Impossible Burger … Continue reading Plant Protein Alternative Comparisons Go Awry
Black Hills South Dakota Road Trip
"By forfeiting over 200 million vacation days that cannot be rolled over, American workers gave up about $62.2 billion in lost benefits" in 2017 according to Project: Time Off. It's statistics like this that have encouraged me to not be afraid of using some of my time off for last minute trips - like this … Continue reading Black Hills South Dakota Road Trip
Sorting Out The Finish – Happy Camper Fun Run
Ok, I'll try to share this experience without sounding like I'm complaining. Go back and read my recap of the Happy Camper Fun Run, first. I share this post because I'm looking for some clarification. Maybe I'm wrong. I don't know. I'm not blaming the runners or judging their abilities. Lots of people were confused … Continue reading Sorting Out The Finish – Happy Camper Fun Run