Nantucket and saving money, not two things that usually go together. There's a reason a "Nantucket $10" is a hundred dollar bill. Between dining, entertainment, lodging, ubers & taxis, and even getting there on the ferry & paying for parking, it's likely you'll look at your bank account and ask what the hell happened? There... Continue Reading →
Top Ten Video Games of My Youth
It’s Friday night circa 1999 at Blockbuster. Your friend Joe asks, “Do you want to rent a video game or a movie?” With a cocky smile you reply, “Joe I got a coupon, two for one, video game and a movie. We’re living the good life tonight.” Earlier, Joe’s parents had given the green light... Continue Reading →
No Marketing Budget? No Problem. 5 Free Resources for Graphic Design, Image Editing, Email Marketing, Royalty Free Images, and Social Media.
Starting a blog, a side hustle, or a new business venture and don't have money to spend on marketing? Don't let a small, or non-existent, marketing budget get you down. There are plenty of free resources available online that can help you cut corners and get your marketing off the ground. Here are five free... Continue Reading →
How a Missing Bike on Nantucket led to a 5k Race to Cisco Brewery with shirts featuring Tim Riggins, Patrick Swayze,Tom Brady, and a Surfing Koala.
"Hey man meet me at the brewery," read a text from my friend Hunter Burnham. I had just arrived on Nantucket island and was looking around my mother's property for my bike to ride to the Cisco brewery. It wasn't where I had stored it. I called my mom to investigate and she said... Continue Reading →
Must Not Lose to Fear – 2 Weeks Til Fight Night
Last night my gym got invaded. As I finished up the 6:30pm class and was getting ready for the Battle at the Bay training, a whole squad of guys I had never seen before began pouring into the gym. They carried a serious demeanor, had the Boston street-clothing-look that's prevalent in places like Quincy &... Continue Reading →
What Should My Entrance Music Be?
You think you can tell us what to do? Duh-nuh. Think you can tell us what to wear? Dun-nuh. You think that you're better? Duh-nuh. Well, you better get ready. Bow to the Massssters....BREAK IT DOWN (Degeneration X Theme). (Photo courtesy of WWE all rights reserved.) If WWE taught us anything, it's that entrance music changes everything.... Continue Reading →
Sparring, Minor Concussion, and Footwork Oh My – Training Blog (5 Weeks Left)
Editor's note: Follow my journey as I prepare for my charity boxing Match April 7, 2018. Tickets and T-shirts are still available! "Everyone has a plan, until they get punched in the mouth." - Mike Tyson I'm not exactly sure what my plan was, but it should have included not blocking so many punches with... Continue Reading →
Why I’m Fighting April 7th
Snow dances in the night sky as I struggle with my remote car on our back steps. I’m trying to get it to the bottom but it keeps flipping over making a loud "grrrrrrrrr " sound as the wheels spin. I flip it back over and make it to the next step. Without fail, it... Continue Reading →
5 Tips to Get Yourself Out of Student Debt – Learned While Paying off 48k in a Year
In 2010, I graduated college with over $60,000 in student debt. By 2015, due to interest and only making minimum monthly payments, I still owed a whopping $48k. I felt trapped by my debt. I had a little voice whispering to me, "Pff you'll never afford a house.....You're an idiot for taking on that much... Continue Reading →
Getting Back in Shape (Week 1): Everyone Loves a Comeback
Everyone loves a comeback. The last couple of years I've followed the same roller coaster for my fitness. I get really out of shape and then sign up for a Marathon, train my ass off, lose 15-20lbs and race it. Then start the whole cycle up again. (After Marathon in 2015...time to get fat!)... Continue Reading →