Exploring the intersection of life, running and the business of online communities
Like life, running is all about going from one place to another. It’s about the journey and embracing how the journey changes us. For me, the joy of running flows from the pleasure of having the chance to explore […]
The Cubs are World Series Champions! Honestly, part of me never thought I would be able to say that. But after watching this 2016 season unfold part of me thought I had a really (really) good chance to finally type […]
Yes, it’s that time. It’s time to work out loud again and share with you my three words for 2016. Models Reflecting back on my experiences in 2015 many books I read talked about mental models and the importance of […]
Okay, so I did it. I completed my experiment and went 365 days without watching any live sports on TV or in-person. Honestly part of me is sad that this experiment is over because I learned so much during the […]
I was inspired by this Working Out Loud post by John Stepper. It’s a post asking what you can do to accelerate working out loud (WOL). I’m accepting John’s challenge and I’m going to do “my something” and share […]
It was extremely valuable to have three words to guide me last year so I’m going to do it again. My three words for 2015 are: Simple, Focus and Give. Simple For me this means that I’m aiming to add […]
Have you ever wanted to do something you’ve never done before and really make it matter? And make it matter not just for you but for others too? Well, I did. I ran the Chicago Marathon for these three reasons. […]
I’m getting ready to do something I haven’t done before. Run a marathon. I’ve done a half marathon before and the experience changed my life. So I thought it was time to embark on a journey to connect with […]
It’s been 136 days since I began my experiment to not watch any sports for a year. So how’s it going? Well, it’s been fun, hard and revealing to say the least. And here’s a collection of thoughts, findings […]
For the last several years, I’ve watched others do the “my three words” yearly mission. And it’s time for me to jump in. Yes, I’ve thought of my three words before, but I’ve just thought about them. Until now, I’ve […]
This Fitbit experiment has been fascinating. It’s really opened my eyes and I’ve learned a lot. So, in no particular order, here’s a quick round up of all the things I’ve learned so far; the good, bad and the ugly, […]
It has begun. I’ve officially started my “Not Watching Sports for A Year” experiment. As you know, experiments have been at the center of Live Fix since the get-go and I’m excited to embark on this new sports-lated […]
This Fitbit experiment has lots of fun and challenging! I’ve been learning a lot about the importance of community in this self-tracking adventure and how to work through failure even when I’ve supposedly set realistic goals. So let’s jump right […]
Alright, it’s time for an update on our ongoing Fitbit experiment! First, I’d like to share with you some interesting health tracking data from Pew research that supports the benefits of what I’m aiming for with my Fitbit exploration. According […]