The Other Michael Jordan

Kicking complacency

I’m Michael, and I’m always seeking out new ways to grow and push myself.

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Latest Blog Posts

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My Meat-Based Fat Loss Sprint

March 14, 2023

Details on my 8-week fat loss sprint.

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My 2023 Workout Program Update

January 25, 2023

Some adjustments I've made to my workout program in 2023.

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My 2023 Resolutions

January 11, 2023

How I’m framing my goals for the new year.

Latest Reflections

Brains and humility

December 15, 2023

My sister was a pretty average student through college. Public schools graciously forced her to retain all kinds of useful knowledge that transfer well into the daily life of average people, including European history, trigonometry, and chemistry. It wasn’t until she found her thing that it became apparent just how smart she is.  The last […]

Messy rooms

December 5, 2023

My wife and I are neat freaks. I vacuum daily, constantly wipe down counters, and spend at least 15 minutes each morning and evening tidying up the house. It’s nice having a clean house. I love it. It makes our home inviting and cozy. The last couple of weeks, though, I’ve caught myself entranced by […]

Quiet cornfields

November 7, 2023

Last weekend, a friend of mine completed his first 100k – just over 62 miles. It was an inspiring accomplishment and I was honored to be a part of it; he asked me to help pace him for a 14-mile stretch that kicked off the back half of his run.  As he and I do […]