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by Michael Hughes One of the best things about being a parent is having a front row seat as to how human beings begin to engage and understand the world around them. Until recently, Kennedy’s riskiest move was to climb onto the couch and jump on the cushions with her eyes closed. We felt she
by Michael Hughes Why do we workout? Seriously. Why go to the hassle to pack the clothing, drive across town, stress about arriving on time, put your body into a place of physical struggle for an hour, rush through a shower and then hustle back into the remainder of your day. Is life not hard
by Michael Hughes I admit that I am a documentary junkie. I love and aspire to stories of great innovators who succeeded in the face of intense opposition. One of the best ways for me to re-energize my personal goals is to watch a documentary about the successes of a famous entrepreneur. I love game
by Michael Hughes Have you ever known someone, who from a very young age, knew what they wanted to be when they grew up? In 8th grade I wanted to be a Physical Therapist. Athletics and strength training were passions of mine, but I saw how devastating injuries were to athletes. A bad injury had
by Michael Hughes One thing you may not know about me is that I’m a sucker for a good cartoon, especially on a Saturday morning. Every Christmas, my nephews and I bond over cartoons; I sit there in my adult reindeer onesie, sipping on coffee, totally relaxed and happy. Ever since I found out I
by Michael Hughes We can all agree there is something nostalgic about turning over a new leaf and considering your hopes for a new beginning. Whether it’s building closer family relationships, being more present with your kids, learning a new skill or making self-care a priority, I do think there is something pure behind the
by Michael Hughes One of my favorite memories from this holiday season was an evening at my parents’ ranch, sitting on the patio with my brothers, listening to my Dad and his brothers share stories from “the good old days.” One thing I value about my family is the time and space we create to
by Michael Hughes One of my favorite things to do is observe my daughter’s growth. It’s incredibly inspiring to me how quickly she’s piecing together knowledge and skills, and then applying them in risky situations. This week was particularly rewarding to me as I watched her crawl up to the long staircase in my parents’