A Health Wake-Up Call How my father's heart surgery changed my perspective on health The simple act that might have prevented my father's heart surgery How This Experience Changed Me I played some basketball in school, but once I got into the corporate world, exercise—like a lot of things—took a back seat. Today I got scared straight, let me tell you. The Toll of Medical Crises My dad is doing well, but he had one...
Someone will tell me their symptoms and I will come back after 2 minutes and tell them what my diagnosis is for them. I went to a doctor here in the Bay Area a few years ago at a local clinic, but before I did, I made sure to Google and Yelp for reviews. He then sat down and asked if he minded if he drank a 5-Hour Energy and then pounded it right in...
How a neighborhood lawn-mowing arrangement taught me about business collaboration The visual impact of collaboration vs. separation in lawn care Photo Credit: bestlawn.info The Lawn Story From the time I was capable of pushing a lawn mower, I was mowing my parent's lawn. At first, I would mow a strip of grass and my dad would critique how straight I stayed with the previous row until I eventually got enough experience and strength to mow...
How to Roast Perfect Pumpkin Seeds A Simple Fall Treat from Your Halloween Pumpkin Mmm, I love pumpkin seeds! They look good, right? Pre-heat your oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit (ca. 149 degree Celsius). Toss seeds in a bowl with one to two tablespoons of melted butter or olive oil. You can use margarine instead of butter, or substitute another type of oil for the olive oil. For a lower-fat version, skip the oil and...
A former co-worker posted the above video about healthcare on Facebook, which brought up some discussions I have been having with people. Many people have been saying Canada's healthcare is lacking, and according to the video above that seems to be the case. I think we instantly look to Canada's healthcare because it is the closest socialized medicine nation to what we could compare ourselves with (besides, they are our friendly neighbors to the north)....
Why having more options often leads to less happiness and what we can do about it Barry Schwartz's groundbreaking research reveals how too many choices can lead to decision paralysis In our modern world, freedom of choice is considered one of our most fundamental values. We celebrate the ability to choose from an ever-expanding array of options in every aspect of life – from consumer products to career paths, from healthcare plans to retirement investments,...