4/26: Morning run reflection
Over the past couple years, I think that my morning runs have had possibly the greatest impact on my life compared to any routine I have implemented. Although the thought of putting on running shoes and heading out the door first thing in the morning might be enough to make you throw up, I have […]
4/15: The Future of Marketing
Looking forward, Marketing, Advertising, and Promotions Manager positions are expected to grow 10% between 2020 and 2030, as reported by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/advertising-promotions-and-marketing-managers.htm). This means there will be tremendous opportunities to start a career within the field as there will be a demand for driven and skilled marketers. Within this growth […]
4/8: Looking Forward
As previously discussed, Marketing jobs are expected to be on the rise from 2020 to 2030. With this, digital channels and direct to consumer sales are also on the rise. This will cause certain marketing positions to become much more useful as some more traditional techniques may become abandoned. Forbes has outlined some marketing careers […]
4/7: Small changes add up!
Atomic Habits by James Clear taught me how small changes surmount into large improvements over time. This can be a very frustrating factor in improving habits and daily disciplines. When we imagine running, keeping the house clean, journaling, meditating, or other positive improvements in our life, we do so with the hopes that this will […]
4/3: AI: Good or Bad?
Artificial intelligence has massively shifted the work and school environment in 2023. The most used AI has been ChatGPT. Considering ChatGPT only launched in November of 2022 it is impressive and somewhat terrifying how far the technology has already advanced. Students have been utilizing the platform to write plagiarism-free essays while professionals have used the […]
4/1: Goals and Mindset
Setting fitness and life goals are important for purpose, motivation, and having benchmarks set so you can celebrate milestones to avoid burnout. Although there are so many positives to setting goals, there is a downside as well. What I learned from reading The Power of Discipline, by Daniel Walter was the term called the yo-yo […]
3/27: Week split?
My “week split” consists of chest, 2 leg days – one focused on quads and one on hamstrings, back, shoulders, and a bicep/triceps day. I structure the week where I move around muscle groups enough so that when my chest is sore, I hit my back or legs or vice versa. This schedule leaves me […]
3/24: HubSpot 2023 Trends
HubSpot’s 2023 trends recommend that inbound marketing be a priority for growing brands. Inbound marketing calls for utilizing SEO, social media, blogging, influencer marketing, and viral marketing for hopes of increasing engagements and brand awareness. Inbound marketing helps a consumer decide the brands they choose to interact with rather than pushing your ads to them […]
3/23: Diet and food-prep
I enjoy keeping a set diet since it makes grocery shopping, food prep and planning easier. Every week when I go to the grocery store, I know exactly which route I take through the isles and how much it will cost. I enjoy switching proteins up or trying something new occasionally, but I tend to […]
3/23: Super Bowl Ad Winners
The most popular ads from the Super Bowl this year were Dunkin Donets Ben Affleck, the Farmer’s Dog: Forever, Amazons: Saving Sawyer, Pop Corners Breaking Bad, and General Motors Will Farrell ad. Dunkin Donuts, Pop Corners, and General Motors all tapped into a widely recognizable face along with humor to reach their audience. A possible […]