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The Adolescence of Adulthood: A Midlife Perspective
August 23, 2023
Remember those weird, crazy days of adolescence? Of course you do. It's that unforgettable time between childhood and adulthood, where your body is doing all sorts of weird things, hormones are raging, and you're trying to figure out who you are.
Coaching Beyond the Game: A Lesson in Sportsmanship and Growth
August 21, 2023
Coaching a soccer game is more than just guiding a team to victory; it's about shaping young minds and instilling values that will last a lifetime. Recently, I had the opportunity to coach a new team of 14 and 15-year-old boys in a tournament. It was a learning experience for all of us, filled with challenges, triumphs, and valuable life lessons.
From Ask Jeeves to ChatGPT: The Evolution of Complex Searching
August 21, 2023
Remember the days of Ask Jeeves, Yahoo, and the early stages of Google? Those were the times when searching for information online was a simple, linear process. But as technology has evolved, so ha...
Parenting a Spirited Young Child: A Balance of Trust and Authority
August 21, 2023
Parenting a young child is a journey filled with joy, challenges, and constant learning. Tonight, we had friends come over, and they brought their beautiful, spunky, energetic, and cute three-year-...
Sunsetting Fitpholio
August 14, 2023
If you've been following my blog or tweets, you might have seen that back in April, May, and June, I launched a website called Fitpholio. It was an experiment in using AI to help me create my own d...
I asked Chat-GPT to write me a value statement based on my website
June 29, 2023
I asked Chat-GPT to evaluate the content of my personal website and write me a value statement. This took like 4 seconds:
A letter to my son at camp
June 26, 2023
Taking my kids to summer camp is always bittersweet. I love spending time with them so much. As for my son, it's an extra challenge because he prefers being by himself. He's definitely an introvert...
Painting a Thousand Words with Fitpholio's New Feature
June 15, 2023
I've found myself in this quirky habit of snapping away during workouts. At times, it's to cross-check my form, others it's to document the sweet victory after an intense session, or just to have a...
From Excuses to Action: Overcoming Self-Doubt to Be the Friend and Mentor You Want to Be
May 26, 2023
Most people want advice or help in some area of their life; they could use someone to guide them, speak truth, or simply listen. However, most of us think that it''s a job for someone else. Part of...
Unleashing Strength: The Power of the 20-Rep Max
May 23, 2023
Have you ever heard of the 20-rep max? If you have, then you know the incredible challenge it presents. And if you haven't, let me introduce you to this game-changing exercise. Imagine performing a...
You can now posts notes on fitpholio
May 23, 2023
You know those thoughts you have immediately before or after doing a workout, taking a cold shower, or deciding whether or not to make time for a sauna or some sun? Or those thoughts that cross you...
You Can Now Follow People on FitPholio
May 18, 2023
Sometimes, I question why I pour so much effort into, but I persist nonetheless. I think part of my motivation stems from the fact that its success or failure is completely up to me. I savor both t...