One particular sunny morning, in graduate school, I was in the cell biology laboratory looking through a powerful microscope.

I recall we were...

You've probably read many fortune-cookie-style motivational quotes.

So many, in fact, that they've become cliche.

I bet even Confucius, the ancient...

A system is a group of related things that work together as a whole.

In computer science, an operating system (OS) is a translator that takes what...

These three common excuses may be holding you back from having your ideal body and life. A life that brings true happiness and deep satisfaction.

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I learned about "taking imperfect action" way back when I officially became a strength-and-conditioning coach at the ripe old age of 23.

At that...

Imagine we meet in the courtyard of a tucked-away coffee shop. The place smells amazing as several fresh Italian roasts percolate.

We sit at a...

Mark (not his real name) had struggled with binge eating for many years.

Food had become his coping mechanism for dealing with stress, loneliness,...

In the bustling city of Metropolis, there lived a 45-year-old woman named Emily. Emily was a dedicated mother of three children, a loving wife, and...

Many summers ago I was traveling a ton to mastermind meetings with some of the top fitness professionals in the world.

These trips kept me...

As a coach I get much satisfaction helping folks get healthy.

In fact, my wife Sharon and I have dedicated our lives to coaching others and...

Even as a kid, Lily struggled with making decisions when it came to her health.

When given the choice to watch TV or go outside and play, she...

Your life is busy and you're always running around, hustling from one activity to another.

You've got family responsibilities, work commitments,...

Alex was outgoing, social, and loved to unwind with a drink or two after a long day.

He was an executive in his mid-50s, with a wife and three...

As I write this lesson about the power of a supportive partner, we celebrate a remarkable woman's birthday.

Her name is Sharon, and she's the...

From the moment you enter this world, you are bestowed with an extraordinary gift: time.

Yet, it is disheartening to witness how many people fail...

Ethan was a young and ambitious man living in the bustling city of Successville.

In his 30s and 40s, Ethan had a burning desire to climb the...

Before getting a new car, say a red Corvette, you've probably done some research online.

Maybe you've even visited a Chevrolet dealership and taken...

When it comes to your health, what's the number-one skill of most successful people?

Are they smarter than everyone else? Do they know tricks and...

What do you believe?

Seriously, have you ever taken the time to ponder your attitude about the world?

These are the things you trust to be true or...

The sun has yet to rise; however, I'm feeling hopeful in the early-morning darkness.

With a hot cup of coffee to my left, medium roast to be exact,...

I’d like to congratulate my friend Craig for a job well done.

He lost 36 pounds of body fat in 20 short weeks.

He also lost nine inches from...

I remember a few years back I was on an early-morning flight, couldn’t get internet, and for some reason or another, I missed emailing out...

If you ever feel frazzled, stop and ask yourself "why" you do what you do.

The answer is often the source of your stress.

In other words, what is...

In today's fast-paced world, it's common to experience peaks and valleys when it comes to your mood.

There will be moments of joy and confidence as...