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...

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...

"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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...