The bar was packed and there she was, sitting dominantly in the middle with an empty chair to her left and an empty chair to her right. She was clearly enjoying her wine and an assortment of artisanal cheeses with cured meats. Without even saying a word, she turned around to greet my friend and I and asked if we'd like her to scoot down one so we could sit. And so, the night … [Read more...]
How To Overcome Obstacles: Forget Wheaties, Gobble Up Problems For Breakfast!
While I was on a bike ride peddling my way towards the beach on Sunday, I felt the power of the wind pushing me backwards. The sheer force made me feel like a little kid stuck running in place because a big tall bully had his arm outstretched and his hand pushed against my forehead, keeping me from getting past him. I shook that image out of my head and tried to peddle … [Read more...]
How To Cure Back Pain And Other Ailments: The Mind Body Connection
Have you ever had an upset stomach before an important meeting, frequent headaches at work, or back pain so bad you can’t concentrate on anything else besides how much it hurts? I’ve suffered from ALL of these and MORE for years, with back pain and neck tension being the most intense and discomforting for me in the last 8 months. Recently I learned the most simple, and pure … [Read more...]
Quit Your Job And Die Alone
Before you take advice from someone to not get a job after college or quit your current job to "live your dreams," breathe for a moment and punch yourself in the face. After you're done with your deep breathing beat down, ask yourself what are the credentials of someone encouraging you to quit your job and self destruct? More often than not, the person encouraging you to … [Read more...]
To Save Money, Dine Out And Live It Up!
Can you survive on boiled eggs, toast, salads, and frozen dinners? Well sadly, that's the extent of my cooking and I certainly can't! OK, I exaggerate a little as I also know how to boil pasta and put some Prego on top, but beyond that, guests of Chef Sam aren't in for a fine dining treat! After spending 3 hours trying to read, prep, and cook a gourmet meal for a friend … [Read more...]