The Myth of Aging

Extraordinary French pianist Colette Maze began recording for the first time in her nineties. In the fall of 2021, she… Continue reading The Myth of Aging

The Six Pillars of Optimal Performance

Joan Benoit Samuelson, ​​the first women’s Olympic Games marathon champion, believes in balance. She says, “Sports cannot be all-consuming. You… Continue reading The Six Pillars of Optimal Performance

Develop Your Momentum Superpower

SpaceX rockets require gargantuan effort and massive amounts of energy to launch – 37 million horsepower, to be precise. Recall… Continue reading Develop Your Momentum Superpower

6 Big Health Excuses, Debunked

In my last post, I went over some of the most common excuses for why people find it difficult to… Continue reading 6 Big Health Excuses, Debunked

Is a Lack of Mental Toughness Ruining Our Health?

We all know that we need to sleep for 7 to 8 hours a night, eat right, and exercise regularly.… Continue reading Is a Lack of Mental Toughness Ruining Our Health?

Slow Down, You Move Too Fast

I have to pause now and again to appreciate the wisdom of the popular songwriters of the sixties and seventies.… Continue reading Slow Down, You Move Too Fast

Moving Beyond the Ego

Since Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung, and other early psychologists introduced the word “ego” to the world, the word itself has… Continue reading Moving Beyond the Ego

The Wolves Within

You have probably heard by now the analogy of the fear and courage wolves. The Native American tale tells of… Continue reading The Wolves Within

Featured on GQ: Mark Weighs in on the Changes to the Army Combat Fitness Test

  The Army Combat Fitness Test is getting an overhaul that may focus on a more complete picture of fitness… Continue reading Featured on GQ: Mark Weighs in on the Changes to the Army Combat Fitness Test

The Shadow Side of Development

In my last post, I went over the five plateaus of human development. Each plateau represents a valid world view,… Continue reading The Shadow Side of Development