When I was younger, I thought “behind bars” meant being trapped. Now, it’s where I feel the most free. The bars I’m talking about? Handlebars. There’s something about throwing a leg over one of my bikes—whether it’s my fixie, single speed, or even my e-bike—that resets my mind. Some days, it’s gravel roads stretching 20 … Read more
When I was younger, I thought “behind bars” meant being trapped. Now, it’s where I feel the most free. The bars I’m talking about? Handlebars. There’s something about throwing a leg over one of my bikes—whether it’s my fixie, single speed, or even my e-bike—that resets my mind. Some days, it’s gravel roads stretching 20 … Read more
Welcome to another edition of Fantastic Friday, where we reflect on the week, seek out the growth in our struggles, and get ready to level up. Let me take you back to two years ago. A great co-worker roped me into RAGBRAI, a legendary bike ride across Iowa with over 30,000 riders. It is a rolling festival … Read more
This week, I want to discuss something that often gets overlooked in pursuing big goals: micro wins. We all love achieving something massive, running a marathon, launching a product, or landing a new role. But the truth is, those big wins? They’re built on hundreds of tiny victories stacked together. What’s a micro win? Why do … Read more
This week, I learned a tough but necessary lesson: handling criticism and negativity without letting it define me. Let’s be honest — criticism can sting. Whether it’s a passing comment or a full-on judgment, letting its negativity derail your mindset and momentum is easy. But what if we saw it differently? What if criticism wasn’t … Read more