Dec
27
The Triumph of the 2013 London Marathon
And not just because I beat an Olympic medalist and a former European champion (although I did)
5 min read
Live Well
What does it mean to live well? How many ways are there to live a good life? You'll find here lessons from economics and psychology, as well as sustainability and Stoicism
Dec
06
Chicago: The Marathon I'd Almost Forgotten
Long unexamined, I dredge up that tender October day to see if a sincere student can always find lessons
4 min read
Oct
18
Finding the Value of Suffering on the Road to Boston
Meaning in life comes from overcoming challenges. Facing challenges means hardship. Is it worth it?
7 min read
May
31
Why I Thought Abandoning My Kids Was a Good Idea
My wife and I told them where we were going (we’re not monsters), but the separation still stung
4 min read
May
10
Does It Matter What We Consider Masculine?
Being manly means doing hard things in pursuit of valuable goals. Who says they have to be physical challenges?
4 min read
Apr
26
Do You Have What It Takes To Be Independently Wealthy?
Money is just the start of it, perhaps not even the hardest part
5 min read
Apr
12
A Glass of Water Almost Ended My Running Career
A health scare leads to a life lesson, a reminder, and a simple tip
6 min read
Mar
15
My Worst Marathon Experience Left More Than Scars
In hindsight, I was lucky it happened to me early in my running career because that day changed my life
6 min read
Feb
09
A Walk Along a Swiss Nature Preserve Frozen in Time
Since 1945, Lake Greifensee in the Canton of Zurich, Switzerland has been protected from development
4 min read
Jan
26
A Simple Way to Cut the Gordian Knot of Gender
Don’t read too much into this but by all means, read on
3 min read