While COVID disrupted many parts of my life, it also gave me something priceless – uninterrupted time with my children. Looking back, the pandemic was an unexpected opportunity to strengthen our bond. With my son, we quickly fell into a rhythm. We spent most evenings together for four years—three days a week weightlifting and two days boxing. These hours were sacred, not just for the physical benefits but for the
The benefits and opportunities of running are available to anyone. You don’t have to be born a natural athlete, and you don’t have to be uniquely gifted. A life-shaping experience is there for the taking, waiting right outside your door. Donald Buraglio and Michael Dove I’m enjoying the journey! I love that there aren’t too many long runs needed, so hopefully, my knees will be okay. I am a big
As I reflect on my first four weeks of training, I’m feeling pretty good—although the long runs are mainly coming up over the next few weeks! I got lucky this last week as I had an IV on Monday for Osteoporosis, and I wasn’t warned how bad I would feel for the next 2-3 days. I tried running on Tuesday as normal and couldn’t make it more than half
When it comes to digesting content (whether I write mine or read others), I prefer things to be brief and straight to the point. My blogs aim to deliver value quickly without unnecessary fluff. I believe that simplicity and clarity are what matter most—it’s about getting the actual message across, not padding it out with extra words. I rely on AI to help with writing. I’m not the best writer,
When I moved to the US in 2010, I found myself in a different country from my businesses. That’s when I decided to transition to remote work, and it’s been a fascinating journey ever since. Back then, the tools for remote working weren’t exactly ideal – Zoom didn’t even exist yet – but I made it work and learned a lot along the way. Since 2012, all my businesses have
Running a marathon wasn’t something I had planned for. I’ve spent the last few years running half marathons and Olympic triathlons. But shoulder issues have put triathlons on hold. I recently ran one of my fastest half marathons during a regular Saturday run, which sparked an idea—why not take on a marathon? Just three weeks ago, I made the decision to go for it and signed up for a race
As an entrepreneur, I’ve learned that hiring people who are smarter than I am is not only essential but also liberating. I want individuals who can do their jobs better than I ever could. This allows me to focus on other aspects of life, knowing that the work is in capable hands. One prime example is my recruitment team. I’m not a recruiter, but I have some fantastic recruiters who
Success as an entrepreneur is rooted in more than just hard work; it’s about thinking differently and having confidence in yourself. These are the two core skills that have shaped my journey, and I believe they are essential for any aspiring entrepreneur or even student starting their journey. Thinking outside the box is crucial. As an entrepreneur, you must think fast and come up with solutions that aren’t obvious to
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