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40 Random Acts of Kindness (40 x 40)

June 6, 2012 13 comments READ THE FULL ARTICLE >

When I was a child my parents decided I should pretty much skip kindergarden. I’m not sure why, but for some reason I jumped ahead in school and was always the youngest person in all my classes. Why is this relevant today? Because today I have around 120 Facebook friends from high school who have [...]

My Life, Through Sport, So Far

September 15, 2011 1 comment READ THE FULL ARTICLE >

One of the most difficult challenges I faced this summer was in trying to force myself to exercise, even when I did not have the energy for it. This summer was the most inactive time period I’ve had during the past 9 years, and it was all triggered by an emotional breakdown. It felt incredibly [...]

What Do Surfing and Chess Have In Common?

February 11, 2011 0 comments READ THE FULL ARTICLE >

I have never in my life played chess and I really don’t feel like I’m missing out on much. I have however spent about eight wonderful weeks of my life surfing in Costa Rica, and I enjoyed every minute of it. Even when I was getting absolutely pummeled by the waves. Surfing is like golf [...]

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    Before I got 5 flat tires in my first Ironman race, I spent 4 years transforming myself into an athlete. I wrote my story about the challenges and adventures I encountered as I pursued an ambitious goal.

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