PinnedMember-onlyMy Boxing Journey at Wayne Bourque’s Boxing Gym (So Far)Definitely not a country club — “Good To See You” Wayne would greet fervently with the raspy deep voice I now only associate with seasoned boxers. Wayne has been a boxer since, it seems at least, his very first breath. At around 60 now, he still comes in to teach with boundless energy, and joy, often…Exercise6 min readExercise6 min read
PinnedMember-onlyMajesticDelving into the feeling of being all that one can be Building upon its strong foundations Aiming onwards towards the heavens Providing shelter and calm to all who tag along Nurturing, often hidden, all who choose to belong I have a deep appreciation of trees and all that they provide…Personal Development5 min readPersonal Development5 min read
Aug 7, 2022Member-onlyAn Ice Cold Splash of RealityWhy. Just why. — So were my thoughts as I held on, clinging to the rope tied to a bucket of ice cold water hanging just a couple feet above me, wondering if maybe it won’t be so bad. Right? Wrong. The shock. The cold. The tingles going all the way to my bones…Wellbeing3 min readWellbeing3 min read
Aug 6, 2022Member-onlyA Game of Catch Where The Ball Never LandsCan you see it? Feel it? — Imagine playing catch with someone you care about — for most of us this will be our dad; whether we have done this or not, it is a common stereotype we can all adhere to. Now picture him throwing that ball way up high and you extend your hand out…Inspiration2 min readInspiration2 min read
Published inHello, Love·Dec 20, 2020Member-onlyHow Letting Go of Expectations Allowed for My Love Story to BlossomA story of boy meets girl — of the universe coming together and magic unfolding. — There is nothing more vulnerable than to allow oneself to love another. For me, as a teen and young adult, I lived by those words although I will admit to knowing nothing about vulnerability at that time. I loved freely and often. However, most of my love pursuits would often…Self Improvement5 min readSelf Improvement5 min read
Dec 18, 2020Member-onlyLeaning Into The Fiery Pit of NervousnessHow this one trick vanquished my fear of public speaking for life — There I was, minutes away from speaking to an audience of 150 at one of Canada’s fastest-growing public speaking competitions, Speaker Slam. This would be my first time speaking in public, outside of work, at least. It was a one-minute pitch about an idea, a story, or a business. I…Public Speaking4 min readPublic Speaking4 min read
Published inDataDrivenInvestor·Dec 2, 2020Member-onlyHow National Lockdowns Have Redefined Our Understanding and Expectations of Society and OurselvesA look back at the teachings of 2020 and the path it illuminates for the future of mankind — For most of us, 2020 has thrown our world upside down. Gone have been most of our usual escapades — from the ease of meeting a friend for coffee to dating to simply enjoying any time out. This has created for most, a newfound outlook on what truly matters. Indeed…Personal Development3 min readPersonal Development3 min read
Sep 18, 2020Member-onlyWho’s Your Giant?An unexpected dream of courage — I woke up today from a terrifying dream — I was back in my childhood home when suddenly giants appeared. They were checking on homes and ‘emptying’ them of any occupants. I remember trying to hide and not make any sounds while their giant eyes would peek through windows. …Advice2 min readAdvice2 min read
