Yesterday Kobe Bryant died when his helicopter, carrying him and 8 other people, went down in Calabasas, California. There were no survivors. kobe. While many people probably found out online, I found out when two separate friends texted me simultaneously. My immediate response was one of confusion. “What? How?” To which they told me, “Helicopter […]
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understanding bulimia.
Who this post IS for: Those eager to better understand the tragic reality that is Bulimia. Those suffering and looking for a way out. Who this post is NOT for: Those who have no emotional tie (through themselves or others) with Bulimia. “Quick- Imagine this. Imagine every single day, waking up to the worst day of […]
rule number 1: tell the truth.
Who this post IS for: Those yearning for deep conversation but with no idea how to pull them off. Who this post is NOT for: Those who…well…don’t. An ex-girlfriend of mine used to get on me for taking conversations too seriously, for trying to seek out depth when maybe there just wasn’t any. And while […]
how to get going, keep going, and change your f*cking life
Who this post IS for: Anyone curious as to what gets people started and what keeps them going. Who this post is NOT for: Those who aren’t ready to get their ass moving. And he looked at her. Outwardly sympathetic, but inwardly just as broken. “It’s a tragic paradox isn’t it?” The girl looked back […]
maybe you should just quit.
Not happy with the direction your life is headed? Tired of being told to follow your passion but have no idea what the fuck it is? Hi, I’m Nick. Let me try and help.
a movie review that probably came 15 years too late.
In 2005 a romantic comedy titled ‘A Lot Like Love’ was released, starring Ashton Kutcher and Amanda Peet. That movie was awarded just a shade over 3 stars, a whopping 41% on Rotten Tomatoes, and (at the age of 15) it managed to frame how I viewed love forever. Want to fall down a rabbit […]
public speaking advice from a sh*tty public speaker.
This past weekend I spoke as a featured speaker at the Fitness Summit in Kansas City. It wasn’t the first time I’ve taken the stage in a similar role. I’ve spoken solo as a coach. I’ve spoken alongside others as a guest. And I’ve been interviewed more times than I can count. Hell, I’ve even […]
dear dad.
My dad passed away when I was young. I want to say I was 10 when it happened, although I might have been 11. Truth be told, I’ve always been embarrassed that I can never remember. So, when people ask, I opt instead to simply say I was young. He had cancer. First of his […]
the lamar jackson experience.
I can still remember the day, roughly 5 years ago, when a little-known quarterback from Boynton Beach (Florida) committed to play football at my hometown school — the University of Louisville. “You gotta watch this Lamar Jackson kid play. He looks like a faster Teddy Bridgewater,” my friend told me the day of his commitment. […]