Blog - Scott Krouse

The Fantasy of Good Health and My Big, Fat Reality

I’d reached my highest weight. I’ve been “skinny fat” all my life, but it was time to accept my big, fat reality.

For Better Results, Treat your Life Like a Series of Sprints

The problem with thinking of life as a marathon is that we’re literally running to our deathbeds. I’m just trying to get to next week. A better life metaphor is a series of sprints.

Write for the Memories; Capture and Gift Life’s Special Moments

My daughter just turned three months old. If I could talk to twenty-something-year-old Cadence, how could I capture these memories?

Embrace the Storm: Finding Joy in Chaos

The rain dripped down my floppy and now ill-suited sun hat, the thunder roared angrily at my back, and I ran. I ran in joyful bliss. The unexpected …

A Letter to Fear: We’re Not Alright

I’m writing to an emotion who’s always stirring up stress in my life. This letter is dedicated to my too often perilous leader, fear.

How Tracking Powered My 635-Mile Race to the Finish

My 635-mile virtual race was on life support. Three months of effort and 415 miles run. Could better tracking save the day?

Use Monthly Planning to Hit the Right Targets

While my weekly review keeps me afloat week to week; monthly planning ensures I’m aiming toward the right priorities.

The Danger of the Lazy “No:” Making Better Decisions

My wife and I were bed shopping. As we neared the store, my wife asked if I was about an adjustable frame. I immediately gave the lazy no.

Trivial Pursuits

The fire which forged his visage, Unchecked still callously burns, Melts away all meaningful measures, The wanting heart still yearns, The pastor preaches grace, For that which cannot be …

Make Yourself Happy by Celebrating Others

As we struggle to find happiness inside our individual bubbles, we need to look outward. We can create happiness by celebrating others.