This week I started a new career. For ten years of my life, I was studying in college to be a professor. Then, I did that for fourteen years. Now, I'm something else entirely. I'm a liability. Although I have a general sense of what I'll be doing (there was a job description, of course), … Continue reading A New Career
Author: Jason Shaw
My hobbies include cycling, running, home brewing, coffee roasting, reading, traveling, and problem solving. Most recently, I've immersed myself into the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I obviously like to write, too, and want to share some of my experiences and knowledge with the world.
The Last Three Turns
While traveling I looked for a few podcasts to listen to since I have not done so in quite a while. The most recent Tim Ferriss podcast at that time was #375 Josh Waitzkin - How to Cram 2 Months of Learning into 1 Day. Since I'm a fan of Josh Waitzkin (first jiu jitsu … Continue reading The Last Three Turns
Pleepleus in Alaska
I went to Alaska last week and had a blast. There was so much to see, eat, and drink, that there just wasn't enough time. Upon flying into Anchorage on Wednesday, June 19, my first stop was at Bear Tooth Theaterpub. It was under construction and their limited menu did not include their amazing Cajun … Continue reading Pleepleus in Alaska
What We Remember
Erin and I struck up a conversation with a group of people next to us while enjoying a drink at the bar in The Whale's Tail in Anchorage, AK. We had said that Erin would be running the Mayor's Half Marathon the next morning when a lady in the group mentioned a younger brother who … Continue reading What We Remember
Dealing with Downtime
On April 13, 2019, I dislocated my shoulder during a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competition. It took about 5 minutes and some help from a teammate to get it back in place. A month later during a regular class I dislocated it again (minorly this time; it went right back in) while rolling "nice and easy". … Continue reading Dealing with Downtime
