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I Hit My Deadlift Goal

I discussed a few goals I had for CrossFit and weightlifting in this post. One of those goals was to deadlift 315 pounds. I didn’t realize how close I was to achieving this goal. Last week I talked to the coach at the CrossFit gym I’ve been going to about my goals. He told meContinue reading “I Hit My Deadlift Goal”

Why CrossFit Works: The Diet

I’ve followed many workout plans over the years. Most of which I’ve found online. However, I would get minimal (if any) results. However, after further consideration, the problem was my diet, not the training plan I was following. When I started CrossFit a few months ago, I was in pretty good shape. However, I knewContinue reading “Why CrossFit Works: The Diet”

Starting CrossFit

Hello Everyone! It’s been forever since I’ve posted here. Although I typically stick to topics related to my work in digital marketing, I wanted to talk about something else: CrossFit. I took my first trip to a CrossFit gym near my house back in February (pre-quarantine). I’ll share a little bit about what I’ve learnedContinue reading “Starting CrossFit”

What The Heck, Google? – Published in Hacker Noon

So Google has a version of its search engine in the works for China. However, this version is/will be openly censored to comply with Chinese censorship. The project is known as “Project Dragonfly” and was intended to be confidential. Employees working on the project were told “to avoid referencing it around our team members, andContinue reading “What The Heck, Google? – Published in Hacker Noon”

What is Search Encrypt?

I’m taking a look at a relatively new search engine, Search Encrypt. It is a privacy based search engine, comparable to DuckDuckGo and StartPage. How Does Search Encrypt Work? According to Search Encrypt’s “About” page, this is what happens when a user performs a search: Search Encrypt checks the URL of each website you visitContinue reading “What is Search Encrypt?”

Every Consumer IoT Device Should be Free

Devices are getting smarter. Everything from cellphones to refrigerators are connected to the internet. By 2020, there will be more than 20 billion IoT units in the world. The number of IoT devices in the world recently surpassed the world’s population. The installed base of hard-to-secure smart things, such as TVs, fridges, and security cameras,Continue reading “Every Consumer IoT Device Should be Free”

The Best Browser Extensions for Privacy

So I’m now a Top Writer on Medium for Privacy. I originally posted this article on Medium. There are tons of options for browser extensions that will help improve your user experience on the web. If you are concerned about your digital privacy (you should be), you can use browser extensions to bolster your protection. InContinue reading “The Best Browser Extensions for Privacy”

I’m a Brand Evangelist

I’m a marketer. My job is to represent brands. I find whatever it is about the brand that people connect with, and I promote the shit out of it. To be an effective marketing professional, you have to see value in the brand yourself, or you’ll have a hard time being a good spokesperson. IfContinue reading “I’m a Brand Evangelist”

Doing What You Love Will Bring You Joy

I recently wrote about how playing basketball brings me joy. Basketball used to be a major part of my life. I used to tell people I was going to be in the NBA. That didn’t work out, but I still love basketball. This is how starting to play more made me happy again. Read theContinue reading “Doing What You Love Will Bring You Joy”

Want To Be Healthy? Be Grateful.

I originally posted this over on Medium. Want To Be Healthy? Be Thankful. Last weekend, Mom dragged me to COR because she said she wanted to go hear the music. I agreed, since I hadn’t been to service in the new building. This week I went again, because…well, the music was good. They recently addedContinue reading “Want To Be Healthy? Be Grateful.”