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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...

Remembering hot summer nights as a kid
May 15, 2023
I vividly recall the sensation of lying in bed on those hot summer nights as a child. The day had been spent bathed in sunlight, surrounded by friends, and now I was here. My skin still radiated wa...

Fitpholio Metrics are live
May 8, 2023
An update to let you know that version 2.0 of Fitpholio statistics is now live! After adding metrics to the home page, I found myself wanting more insights. So, I''ve implemented a quick and dirty ...

Fitpholio update #1
April 28, 2023
I didn't have much time today. My wife went out of town again, so I had work, kid pickup, and an impromptu trip to the orthodontist for my son's broken braces. Despite this, I was able to make some...

Don't build slides…build systems
April 26, 2023
Slides are the Instagram of business. They tell the story just how you want it to be told. The problem is that they are not responsive to questioning, nor are they dynamic. For every question that ...
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