How I became a successful fitness model (who works out with his kids)
I grew up spotting my dad in our home’s garage gym. Almost as far back as I remember, my father had me standing behind him as he pounded out reps on his old Weider bench press. I would watch the bar go up and down and stand ready to grab it if needed. Throughout the 80s, my dad was the guy in a sweatband and sleeveless shirt who insisted on moving a few hundred [...]
When God has other plans: A new foster care story
There is an old Yiddish adage that says "Man plans and God laughs." I'm not sure that's true, but if it is, then I bet when God needs a good laugh he looks at my plans. My whole life has been full of detoured plans and crushed timelines. I [...]
11 things guys shouldn’t be afraid to tell other guys
Most of you know I hate hip phrases and trendy topics. Currently one of my least favorites is "mansplaining." I hate that term. I also hate the phrase " locker room talk." With that being said, I think guys need to get real with each other. So here's some [...]
5 mindset changes that will change your life
There is a famous quote that boldly states, "Where the mind goes, the body will follow." It turns out the statement is true. Your mindset determines your life. Most of us are willing to learn a trade or train in a skill in order to get a job. Many [...]
Does God want you to play it safe?
Two years ago my wife and I went through a very difficult situation involving our housing. Finding affordable housing (affordable being relative) in Los Angeles is always a tall order, but at the time the difficulty was enhanced by a housing crisis. We got caught in a situation where [...]
The fight for relevance in an Instagram influencer culture
A little while back I had an audition for company that is a giant in the fitness and nutrition industry. I walked into the waiting room and saw there were dozens of other fitness actors and models waiting their turn to audition. I was excited about the opportunity to [...]
How to fight your “basic” instinct
In the Bible Jesus tells a story about a king who goes away for a while and leaves three of his men in charge of his money. He gives a small amount of gold to one man, a medium amount to the next guy, and a large amount to [...]