Speculating on Success—Go New York Go!
With the New York Knicks heating up in the playoffs, I thought I'd share a story about doing things on spec. Doing it on spec means creating something without a guarantee of payment in the hopes t...
I developed the habit of writing letters when I was in my twenties. I wrote 10 of them every day for an entire year, which amounted to over 3,000 letters. These were seeds that I planted, and alth...
The other day, someone asked me about my sleeping routine, which got me thinking. We spend about a third of our lives in bed. Yet, how much thought do we put into our sleep setup? It's like being t...
A friend of mine recently asked who the next Guest Swimmer would be for Free Swim, and my response was, "I don’t know," but then, on second thought, I said, "Maybe I should ask Katie Hoff, one of ...
I sat in a conference room alone. I had been brought in to consult. And then... Each member of the team, one by one, came in, and I asked a simple question: "Describe what your company does." As th...
Back in 2005, Marquis Jet was soaring at a comfortable cruising altitude. Things were going well and a call came in from Usher, one of our clients. He needed a jet to fly to Mexico with his girlfri...
Rise to the Top: Elevating Your Entrepreneurial Game
In the world of entrepreneurship, there are certain tools that every aspiring business owner should have in their toolbox. Recently, a survey of 1,000 people who landed deals on Shark Tank uncovere...
What's In Your Permanent File?
I’ve often heard people say that money can buy you anything, and while it's a topic of debate about whether it can buy happiness, many believe in its power to solve problems and open doors. In 199...
How To Eliminate 90% Of Your Worries
Here's the secret: Write down every worry you have. Every. Single. One. Your car might die. The promotion at work might go to Tina. You're scared of the sniffles. Whatever it is, write it down. Se...
I vividly remember my first 100-mile race. As I approached mile 99, I was physically and mentally drained. My dream was to cross the finish line triumphantly, with friends cheering me on like Ro...
We recently took a family trip to Fiji. I shared details about our scuba diving adventures in last week's story. You can find it plus all past stories on my website here. Anyways... After com...
Sara came rushing into our villa “Honey! Honey!” she said. “I have the greatest news ever." “You found plant-based Cheez-its?” "They offer scuba certifications here!" My heart sank because of a pr...
"I'm going to Bhutan," Sara said. "Bhutan?" I echoed. "Is that a new bakery? Do they have smoothies?" "No, Jesse," she said. "Bhutan is a country in the Himalayas. And I'm going there with Richard...
Are You Ready for the Super Bowl?
In my 20s I wrote songs for pro sports teams... basically all of them. One of those was a song called "Salute" for the Broncos. Every time they scored the players would turn to the crowd and salut...
I used to love those multiple-choice tests in school. It meant that I had at least a 25% chance of getting it right. So anyway… The other day, I got off a plane, walked up the jet bridge, and...
I can’t explain it, but it works like magic. Ready? Here it is. Do something nice for someone and don’t tell a soul about it. Nobody. Not your mom, your boyfriend, girlfriend, the guy behind yo...
In 2024, we're embarking on an exciting new angle here at Free Swim. Occasionally, we'll feature a Guest Swimmer(s) who will share their unique experiences and insights. Today, we're thrilled...
I've told you this before, but Living With a Seal started as a blog and then turned into a book. But before I decided to go to publishers, I talked about it. I’d mention it at work, on a jog,...
Let’s pretend I’m hiring for a sales job at All Day Running Co. We need someone who will pound the pavement literally and metaphorically. Someone who will be creative and add value. There a...
You might be familiar with the phrase, “We got outcoached.” It often goes like this: “We had the better team, but they outcoached us!” In my early years, my dad was my coach. He taught me the ...
In 2003, my friend Matt came to me with an opportunity to get involved with a film project. He was looking for investors, had a great script, and a fantastic casting director lined up. It seem...
On Monday, I hosted a free webinar on How to Close Out 2023 and Plan for 2024. I'm going into the new year LIGHT and with a PLAN. So is everyone who joined. If you missed the livestream, you can...
I've been on TV, radio, podcasts and even had the honor of being interviewed by the New York Times. But nothing quite matched the thrill and nervous excitement I felt when I learned that the New...
My first book, Living with a Seal, started as a blog. I didn’t know what I was doing, but I knew I wanted to document the experience. It wasn’t until a couple of years later that I realized I ...