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Chasing 42: Life, The Universe, and Running
http://chasing42.wordpress.com/
The musings of an Iowa runner tackling new challenges- marathons, ultramarathons, 5Ks, and everything in between! My interests are great and my topics are expansive...and mostly accurate ;)
LATEST ARTICLES ( 385 )
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Tapping into Emotional Intelligence
For quite some time, it was accepted knowledge that there were six universal emotions: happiness, sadness, anger, surprise, fear, and disgust. More recent... Read more
Posted on 04 May 2023 FITNESS, SPORTS -
The 4 Pillars of Integrity
We are constantly surrounded by a barrage of questionable ethical decisions. The news media, some could argue, has become an announcement mechanism for... Read more
Posted on 03 May 2023 FITNESS, SPORTS -
How Does This Affect Us?
When making decisions, we often consider the impact on ourselves. This motivation is driven by a sense of individualism that is common in many western... Read more
Posted on 02 May 2023 FITNESS, SPORTS -
The Mundanity of Excellence
We are a culture obsessed with celebrities of all ilk. From movie stars to musicians to athletes, we look to those seemingly at the top of their "game" and we... Read more
Posted on 01 May 2023 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Fix It Now
When I began running by following a couch to 5K program, my needs were fairly simple. I bought a pair of running shoes and I was pretty much good to go. I rocke... Read more
Posted on 28 April 2023 FITNESS, SPORTS -
This Could Have Been An Email
I'm willing to bet that in the last quarter, everyone has attended at least one meeting and left thinking "this meeting could have been an email". Humans have... Read more
Posted on 27 April 2023 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Naming Dangerous Ideas
Your mind is probably going to any of a number of polarizing political topics right now as you prime yourself to read this post after seeing the title. There ar... Read more
Posted on 26 April 2023 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Sometimes You Have to Burry the Lead
Think about the biggest ask you've ever made. Perhaps you were asking a loved one to make a huge sacrifice for you, or you were making a really big pitch at... Read more
Posted on 25 April 2023 FITNESS, SPORTS -
What Distracts You?
I spend a lot of time thinking about running long distances through new, exciting areas seen by very few humans relative to the hustle and bustle of urban... Read more
Posted on 24 April 2023 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Your Work is Below Average Half the Time
In a world where creativity has been supplanted by credentialing, it's no wonder that we focus quite a bit on arbitrary markers of success. Stop and think... Read more
Posted on 21 April 2023 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Green Space & Your Health
Look outside your window as you read this post. What do you see? Are there leaves gently brushing against the glass while the sun breaks through the trees and... Read more
Posted on 20 April 2023 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Inventing Our Enemies
"I sit on a man's back choking him and making him carry me, and yet assure myself and others that I am sorry for him and wish to lighten his load by all means... Read more
Posted on 19 April 2023 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Who Gets Your Time?
I recently returned from the NADOHE (National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education) Conference in Baltimore and was energized beyond belief by... Read more
Posted on 18 April 2023 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Believe What You Will…
We are our own worst critics, aren't we? Think about the last time something didn't go well, be it a work problem or a social situation. Can you come up with... Read more
Posted on 17 April 2023 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Further Down the AI Rabbit Hole
As we established yesterday, the potential for new AI technologies to significantly influence a host of spaces is less theory and more a foregone conclusion.... Read more
Posted on 12 April 2023 FITNESS, SPORTS -
ChatGPT and DEI
It's been quite some time since a technology has been introduced that so thoroughly captured the interest, inspection, concern, and contempt of society as... Read more
Posted on 11 April 2023 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Compliance Over Creativity
There are a lot of rules in our lives. Rules we follow without giving them a second thought. Rules that govern how we behave, how we think, how we interact,... Read more
Posted on 10 April 2023 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Patiently Building
The 1997 hit "I'll Be Missing You" was an iconic song that year, and continues to be easily recognizable and used in myriad television and film soundtracks.... Read more
Posted on 07 April 2023 FITNESS, SPORTS -
Pushing the Buzzer
When I was growing up, a significant amount of my identity was wrapped up in my intellectual ability. I exceled in school, and made a name for myself or... Read more
Posted on 06 April 2023 FITNESS, SPORTS -
What is Your Super Power?
At the start of the pandemic, everyone was "Marie Kondo-ing" their homes. I know you remember the trend. The commitment to extreme de-cluttering and organizatio... Read more
Posted on 05 April 2023 FITNESS, SPORTS