Author Archives: James G Morrison

6 Ways to Beat the High Cost of Living

Does it seem like each year the cost of living increases?  Well, you are not wrong.  According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics consumer price index, the dollar had an average inflation rate of 1.67% per year from 2010 to 2021.  This means today’s prices are 1.2 times higher than average prices in 2010. InflationContinue reading “6 Ways to Beat the High Cost of Living”

Give Me Three Minutes – I’ll Show You How to Elevate Your Running Experience!

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, running is the fifth most popular form of exercise out of 25 exercises listed in their survey.  The most common exercise duration was between 30 and 59 minutes.  (Source:  American Time Use Survey.)  I am sure these numbers increased for running due to the global pandemic thatContinue reading “Give Me Three Minutes – I’ll Show You How to Elevate Your Running Experience!”

How to Use Discipline for Your Advantage

What is discipline?  The dictionary defines it as the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior.  Tell that to a four month old at 3am the night before a big meeting at work. Last October, we were blessed with a healthy baby girl.  Life has changed a lot since then. Continue reading “How to Use Discipline for Your Advantage”

5 Reasons for Looking 10 Years Ahead

10 years ago today, I had my head between my knees and was running on about four hours of sleep per night.  I was terrified and did not know what to do at this point.  Our first daughter was born prematurely by my girlfriend at the time (now my wife).  Our relationship was hanging onContinue reading “5 Reasons for Looking 10 Years Ahead”