Back at the beginning of my journey rediscovering movement, the group I was training with had a bunch of in-group habits. One of them was the abolition of use of the word “can’t.” Saying the C-word cost an immediate 5 pushups. (I’ve been in cars when the driver had to pull over to pay.) At… more →

Back in 2021 I ran a series of daily blog posts. The intention was to show people how to develop the skill of personal, self-reflection. I put the individual posts together as a small book, Practicing Reflection. It’s meant to be used as a page-a-day reader, to facilitate daily practice. Each of the pages carries… more →

It is often said that although inspiration will get you out the door, it won’t keep you going for the long haul. That’s true. Also true is the old adage: If there’s somewhere you need to be, start walking. I’ve been working on a tiny book, Inspirational Quotes, which is about that one word, “start.”… more →

When we move through the world we can move in an ordinary or an extraordinary way. Ordinary movement is easy; it follows established paths; and it is boring. Extraordinary movement requires excellence, knowledge, and independence. When I talk about movement, I am talking about extraordinary movement because it is much more interesting. Movement—whether that is… more →