When you look at the plant in this photo, what do you see? Be honest with me. Will this plant someday grace the cover of Gardens Illustrated? A couple of months ago, I repotted this pothos. I was ecstatic when … Read More
Two years ago, on one of our long runs where we discuss literally every detail of our lives, my friend Brendan brought up a gut-wrenching topic: how little time we have left with those we love. The conversation was sparked … Read More
On March 28th, one day after turning the magnificent age of 39, I started getting notifications on my phone that I was going to die. My partner Kate had given me this article about an app called WeCroak. After I … Read More
Every time I write a blog post, I pop the question: will you read me? Kids ask their parents nearly 300 questions per day. (Sound familiar?) Asking 36 questions can lead to love. (I recommend doing this.) My partner Kate … Read More
In 2015 I attended Tony Robbins’ Unleash the Power Within. You may know of this event as the one where Oprah walked on coals. At one point during the weekend, Tony said: “If you don’t have 10 minutes, you don’t … Read More
Last week, I spoke at a conference in our nation’s capital about “Taking Care of Your Badass Self.” One of the topics that I cover in this seminar is sleep. Minutes before my presentation, I heard a common phrase that … Read More
Millions marched last year. Millions protested last year. Millions organized last year. Millions are preparing, strategizing, collaborating for the year ahead. How many took time for self-care last year? I wish the answer was millions. There will be long fights … Read More
Great books remind me of Good Will Hunting, specifically the scene where Robin Williams asks “what are the right f-ing books?” Like Matt Damon, I look for books that “blow your hair back.” These five books blew my hair back … Read More
