I ran a series several years ago called “Supplements After 50”. Each post had a breakdown of a supplement I felt it was important to take after 50 and why. I started that series right after I turned 50, and here I am, 7 years later at 58 and I’ve updated my thinking a bit. … Read more
It’s been a while since I’ve posted, but that doesn’t mean I haven’t been “doing the work”. In fact, I’ve just been too busy doing the work to post. I’m about to swap out the resistance training (RT) portion of my workout and thought I’d give you an update on how that’s worked for me, … Read more
I read and listen to lots of books. One day I’ll get around to reviewing more, but for now, here is a quick list of the books I finished in 2024. For the record, a goal I have for 2025 is to consume less information: fewer books, fewer podcasts, and fewer newsletters. In all of … Read more
It’s January 2024, which means it’s “weight loss season”. A friend who knows of my preoccupation with fitness and nutrition asked me if I had any tips for him. I thought about it for a while and typed up the following stream of consciousness. This philosophy is what helped me lose weight about 5 years … Read more
I’m taking a break from my social media break to bring you this breaking news story: This morning I was up and out just before the sun made its appearance. As I was driving out of the neighborhood I could see two figures in the dark, walking along the street. As I got closer, the … Read more
As I speed through middle-age, I’ve landed on a handful of health markers that let me know what kind of trajectory I’m on. In this article I’ll list what I track and why. My markers may not be your markers because my goals may be different than your goals. I call these “Dave’s KPI’s”, and I … Read more
TLDR If you’re a parent – of any age children – read this book. I was already far enough along in my parenting to do some real damage when I discovered Andy Stanley and heard his sermon, “Choosing to Cheat” (now a book, “When Work and Family Collide”, also highly recommended). It rocked me as … Read more
My “strengths finder” says I’m a “learner”. I usually don’t put much stock in such surveys, but this one is dead on. At any one time I have 10-12 podcasts going, at least one or two audiobooks, and then plenty of good ‘ole fashioned bound paper books. Don’t get me started on my Twitter rabbit-holes. … Read more
My “strengths finder” says I’m a “learner”. I usually don’t put much stock in such surveys, but this one is dead on. At any one time I have 10-12 podcasts going, at least one or two audiobooks, and then plenty of good ‘ole fashioned bound paper books. Don’t get me started on my Twitter rabbit-holes. … Read more
My “strengths finder” says I’m a “learner”. I usually don’t put much stock in such surveys, but this one is dead on. At any one time I have 10-12 podcasts going, at least one or two audiobooks, and then plenty of good ‘ole fashioned bound paper books. Don’t get me started on my Twitter rabbit-holes. … Read more