“What are you training for?”

It’s a question I’ve been

asked countless times.

And my response is simple.

“Life.”

In my four plus decades of

experience, athletics have been central.

First, I fell in love with sports as a kid — thanks to my grandfather’s passion for baseball and the older kids in my neighborhood playing all variety of games.

My fascination with the arena dictated where I went to college, and ultimately led to a 20-season career as an executive in professional sports.

Along the way, I realized the characteristics that allowed me to thrive as a non-elite adult athlete — patience, resilience, and fortitude — are the same that apply to navigating this journey we call life.

Some obstacles pass swiftly, while others are rigorous to endure.

Well into adulthood, I began sharing my physical training regimen on social media.

It led to the onset of the question with which I opened.

At first, I didn’t think much of it. But as time passed and more people inquired, I realized oftentimes our world defines aims purely based on the outcome someone is chasing.

After decades of working through mental and physical tests, as well as being curious about topics of behavior, psychology, philosophy and the like, I realized I enjoy having goals, but truly thrive when focused on honing my day-to-day practices.

Now, as a partner, parent of three, and entrepreneur, I see a similar pattern in navigating life as a husband, father, and leader — and how striving to be your best at home, in your career, and for yourself can cause tension.

Working through my own experiences, while hearing and witnessing the stories of friends, family, and peers, it became evident a process-centered approach is the ultimate antidote to fear, stress, and burnout.

Today, I apply the insights I’ve gleaned through the ups and downs of my own dynamic journey to support and uplift people like you — Life Athletes — who’re committed to responding, not reacting, to everything the sphere of life throws at us.

As a result of your consistent effort to live each moment fully, you inspire people around you in your pursuit.

My essays meditate on, study, and amplify what it means to be a Life Athlete.