Track the things that matter

Track the things that matter

Here’s the the thing about elite warriors like Jeff Orr, one of my most favoritest clients: They know how to handle stress, manage lots of vital data coming at them fast, and pick out high-yield targets from the blur. One of the keys to their success is the...

Why court trouble if you don’t have to?

A while back, one of my friends questioned my penchant for voluntarily placing myself in situations where I could get hurt, for “manufacturing fear”. The world provides enough danger already, why go out looking for more? She was referring to mountain...
How to lose friends and alienate people

How to lose friends and alienate people

I had a number of conversations this past week about fear. Write about people you know and love, and, no matter how stalwart you are, fear is bound to come up. Should I send my manuscript to the people I’ve written about to get their approval? Can I be sued?...
Slogging up Mt. Everest with yaks

Slogging up Mt. Everest with yaks

Walt and I have been looking into climbing Mt. Everest. Don’t ask me why, it’s just a thing. Studying the itinerary of the guiding company Walt favors, I found myself relaxing into the idea of climbing one of the most dangerous mountains in the world. Really, it...