My Favorite Books

I have always loved reading but was never really good at it. I struggled to stay focused enough to get through many books until about 10 years ago when one book really captured my attention unlike any other has. But before I get to that book, I figured I would share my favorite books in no particular order.

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Paying Attention To The Universe

I believe that all things happen for a reason and sometimes we can’t even see that reason until many years later. However, those that have clarity and are paying attention to the universe, can see and feel the way the universe communicates to you. Feel free to swap out ‘the universe’ with your favorite deity or guiding angel if that’s your thing. I have way too many thoughts running through my head at all times to truly master this skill but it is something I practice regularly. This might sound hippie or too far out for some people but if I could explain it in relation to sports, it’s like being ‘in the zone’.

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10 Things I Want To Accomplish In 2020

Every year I tend to make a ridiculously long list of things I would like to do or accomplish, sometimes I keep it to myself, sometimes it ends up on Twitter. This year I am shortening the list to 10 Things I Want To Accomplish In 2020 because in recent years, although I feel like I’ve accomplished a substantial amount of my goals, the list being so long just makes it overwhelming. It’s not that I don’t have a list of 100+ things that I want to do this year, but I think by hyper-focused on the most important goals, I can avoid the stress that comes with seeing so many goals and wondering when I will ever make time for them all.

With that in mind, here are the 10 Things I Want To Accomplish In 2020.

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I’m An Insomniac That Can’t Stay Awake

Finding something to write about when your mind is in a constant state of distraction can be challenging. There are millions of topics I would like to address and share my opinion on, even if it’s just to find some clarity and comfort in my own personal understanding of life issues. I’m realizing more and more that

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Weekly Overdose: Nike and Retailers, Reebok’s Logo, Mark Parker Interview

The latest Weekly Overdose… I found this Tweet interesting considering we started a big White on White campaign not long ago. Coincidence? Last week we saw a big jump in all white classic footwear: AF1, Princess. Classic Leather, Cortez. Looks like that prediction is working — Matt Powell (@mattSOS) March 12, 2014 //platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Fast Company … Read more

Lost Files: Why Reebok Changing Their Logo Means Nothing To Sneakerheads

Over the years I’ve written countless pieces and done equally as many interviews that were never published or only partially used. Here’s a new feature called Lost Files where I’ll revisit some of these pieces.  Saturday, my favorite player, Allen Iverson, had his jersey retired in Philadelphia and it turned out to be more emotional … Read more