As we ate dinner outside one evening last week, the television was still on after the U.S. Open ended. We half-interestedly were watching some game show as we ate. After several rounds of commercials, my wife, Lana, noted not just how many drug ads had played, but how ridiculous they were. She said it felt…
With the outrageous cost of medical care in this day and age, there is no question that without some insurance coverage, you risk a financial crisis–possibly even bankruptcy, if you are hit with a very serious injury or illness. According to a 2019 study from the American Journal of Public Health, “roughly 530,000 people reported falling…
Every personal growth expert, self-help guru, or coach of any kind, will emphasize the importance of setting goals. And, while setting goals is SUPER important, most people make the mistake of setting the wrong goals. And just like with your smartphone’s GPS map system, putting in the wrong destination (goal) will not take you to…
Humans are very good at reacting. It is a long-standing, hardwired behavior that has allowed us to survive for so long and has perpetuated our species through the toughest of times. Our homes have gotten destroyed by wind, water, and fire… and we rebuild them. Our tribes and people have been attacked by outsiders… and…
As my wife and I walked down the main street in Fort Benton, Montana (population 1,443), I was struck by the fact that there wasn’t a single store or restaurant that I was familiar with. Aside from its old western feel, and feeling like we stepped back in time, I had two additional feelings… I…
One thing that we can count on in life is change. Nothing stays the same. We are always moving. All living things are either growing or dying. While there is a life cycle to all living things, and nothing and no one lives forever, it behooves us to be keenly aware of where we are…
The boom in illness over the past 50 years is staggering. Diabetes, cancers, obesity, auto-immune disease, Alzheimer’s, asthma, autism, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, and a whole bunch more conditions are all on the rise. Despite the medical community’s efforts to introduce newer, stronger drugs, develop more advanced diagnostic tools, and perform more sophisticated procedures, people continue…
Humans tend to avoid hard things. We like taking paths of least resistance, doing things that require little effort, and maintaining simple routines. Most of our days are very much like the day before… and the day before that… and the day before that. Personal growth can only occur if we consciously commit to growth,…
“Follow your passion!” This is a common phrase spoken freely, read in books, heard on podcasts, and even seen on bumper stickers, hats, and shirts. With life being so short and the idea of fulfilling our dreams being so alluring, we love the idea of following our passion. One thing I have noticed over the…
It is very alluring to think about scientific breakthroughs or miraculous finds when it comes to curing disease, maximizing health, or reversing the aging process. Complex chemical formulas, high tech devices, and products from deep in the jungle or high in the mountains captivate us, excite us, and keep us believing that we are on…