The euphoria and adrenaline that is impossible to explain.
I Found Peace in the Moving Words of a Basketball Star
As long as I did my best, it was not a failure.
As long as I did my best, it was not a failure.
How My Brother Shaped My Life Decisions and Outcomes
His example put me on my path towards hyperindependence.
His example put me on my path towards hyperindependence.
Suddenly Having Too Much Free Time
Chasing meaning and self-improvement in a different way this time.
Chasing meaning and self-improvement in a different way this time.
Bracing for Commuting Three Hours a Day
Many of my colleagues chose their jobs because “it’s really close to my house.”
Many of my colleagues chose their jobs because “it’s really close to my house.”
For Once, Running Fast Didn’t Matter, and It Felt Liberating
Internalizing that I am a lot more than just a runner.
Internalizing that I am a lot more than just a runner.
Struggling to Make Friends as I Get Older
Some relationships have become only small talk.
Some relationships have become only small talk.
What I Wish I Knew Before Running Marathons
Every run is just one step in a lifelong process.
Every run is just one step in a lifelong process.
Effort Still Matters
Reframing success as a day I tried and did my best.
Reframing success as a day I tried and did my best.
I’m Selling Out
After six years in education, I’m moving on to big law.
After six years in education, I’m moving on to big law.
What I Learned After Quitting the Violin
Even if I would never be the best, it was still worth doing.
Even if I would never be the best, it was still worth doing.
Trying to Improve From a 2:35 to a 2:30 Marathoner
Seeing improvement in running as a winding, nonlinear journey.
Seeing improvement in running as a winding, nonlinear journey.
I Once Took Advil to Mask an Injury. Here’s Why I Wouldn’t Do It Again.
There are lines we don’t cross, not only for health, but out of principle.
There are lines we don’t cross, not only for health, but out of principle.
Recalibrating My Priorities on My Birthday
I sometimes find myself a different person than I was five years ago.
I sometimes find myself a different person than I was five years ago.
Why the Individualism of ‘Blue Lock’ Is So Compelling to Me
As a runner, I relate to the tug of war between the ego versus the team.
As a runner, I relate to the tug of war between the ego versus the team.
I Got a Job After Over a Hundred Rejections — Here’s What I Learned
Learning to see from the employer’s perspective.
Learning to see from the employer’s perspective.