(Inspired by Josh Waitzkin’s first podcast on the Tim Ferriss Show, which I revisit about every year, and “Empty Space” by The Story So Far. This piece is an experimental form for me.) In chess, white always moves first. And…
(Spoiler alerts for The Karate Kid (1984) but if you’ve had over thirty years to watch it so I don’t know what else to tell you.) “Hey Sensei, is there any way in particular you want me to wash these…
Every hockey player growing up thinks they’ll make it to the NHL. I was no different. Eventually though, for virtually all of us, that dream recedes as the competitive reality of the hockey world sets in. That dream turned out…
[Calling all 2000’s Nickelodeon kids: This show did not get the love it deserves.] College gyms suck. As if college weren’t crazy enough, the barriers and challenges to maintain a gym routine present preposterous predicaments. For starters, they’re a pool…
“You were a strength coach and now you’re studying writing because you want to become an entrepreneur?” “Yup, you got it.” “But you’re in a program where you make your major?” “Exactly.” “Yeah, that doesn’t make any sense,” I retrospectively…
[Note: The title is a blink-182 reference. If just one person gets it I’ll be happy.] I just want to relive this night forever. I wish they would play that over and over. Why can’t they come back here more…
The difference between playing NCAA Division III and Division I hockey is the difference between pursuing hockey as a passion or a career. Between paying for college, or going on a scholarship. Between having the best resources at your fingertips,…