Amara in Training

My stories of training & racing around the world

  • Returning to Nature – It’s Just Perspective, People!

    I am a true believer that most of our problems can be solved by returning to nature. We face a lot of complex issues everyday. Maybe someone at work is under-performing. Perhaps you are feeling conflicted about… Read more

  • I Hate Networking!

    A young up and coming star in the start-up world recently confessed to me that he hated networking. I sighed (with great relief on the inside) told him to join the club. I’ve been to mixers, networking… Read more

  • Knowing When To Take a Break

    I am the quintessential over achiever. It’s not something that I’m really proud of. It’s just a part of me. When I was still under the auspice of my lovely parents, they would always remind me to… Read more

  • Your Sometimes Online Life

    In my case, the book should be titled “Your ALWAYS Online life.” For as long as I remember I gravitated to the computer to fuel my interests, educate myself, find work, make friends, and connect with other… Read more

  • Achieving Balance

    Ahhh, the eternal struggle. How does someone balance all of their obligations and cram 30 hours in a 24 hour day? I stumble and fall but I find that most of my lessons are learned when I… Read more

  • Personality is about 80% of the game.

    I was recently in a discussion with a confidant about the philosophies behind the graphic design profession. What does it take to be a great designer: skill, talent or personality? In a perfect work, preferably a combination… Read more

  • A New Love: On-Location Vlogging

    Instead of using fancy camera work and editing the coverage, I just used my MacBook Pro and uploaded it raw! Who knew that video interviews were going to be a snap? Check out my latest video interview… Read more

  • “Whenever you fall, pick something up.”

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