Consider it a Fresh Start. Reset your mind. The calendar flips. The noise quiets. And for a brief moment, it feels like there’s space. The new year isn’t magic—but it can be a pause. A natural break in the rhythm where we can step back, take a breath, and decide what comes next. A book end to whatever you'd like to leave behind and the next big chapter in your story. Right now is one of the best times to reset—mentally and physically....

How the DUCK Philosophy Was Solidified in the Wake of Titan. I didn’t sit down one day and decide to invent a leadership philosophy. DUCK wasn’t born in a moment of crisis—it had been forming for years, shaped quietly by experience, preparation, and repetition. But it was in hat event that it was truly solidified. In June of 2023, while serving as Expedition Manager and Mission Director during the Titan submersible accident with OceanGate, that way of leading was tested at the highest...

In the mountains, base camp is more than a place. It’s a mindset. It’s the place you descend to when the weather turns, when a summit attempt falters, or when your body whispers a truth your ego doesn’t want to hear. Base camp is safety. It’s oxygen. It’s the reset point that gives you another chance on another day. In life, I think faith serves the same purpose—not just in a spiritual or religious sense, but as a deep internal compass, a...

When life knocks you down, it’s easy to think the best thing to do is rest. You tell yourself you’ll get up tomorrow, or when you feel stronger, or when the weight in your mind doesn’t feel so heavy. But here’s the truth most people don’t realize—when it comes to energy, your body doesn’t work like a bank account. Spend it, and you often end up with more. The first step is always the hardest. I know it sure is for...