Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) have long offered a smart way to save on medical expenses while reducing taxable income. But recent changes in 2026 have expanded what qualifies as an eligible expense, especially around physical health and fitness. If you have a High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), these updates could help you use your HSA funds for gym memberships and fitness classes, making it easier to invest in your health. This post breaks down what HSAs are, who qualifies,

Over Memorial Day Weekend I had the privilege of attending the Bosses Link Conference, a premier event designed to connect entrepreneurs, business leaders, and innovators. This year's conference was my first but it certainly won't be my last! The weekend, set in Miami during a beautiful time of year, provided me with an invaluable opportunity to meet people who share the calling of excellence and community. On top of all of the networking, learning, and collaboration I was ab

If you want to stay active and healthy this week, Houston offers a variety of physical health events that fit all fitness levels and interests. Whether you enjoy walking in nature, dancing to energetic beats, or practicing yoga outdoors, there’s something for everyone. This week’s lineup includes free recurring outdoor activities and special ticketed events that encourage movement, wellness, and community connection. Here’s a detailed guide to help you plan your week from May

By now you probably know that Esteem Health is a Key Performance Indicator of Life. Esteem Health, and good Esteem Health in particular, is quintessential to sustaining success and living a fulfilling life. Esteem is that intrinsic feeling of worth that dictates how we feel about ourselves, how we see ourselves, and how we show up for not just ourselves, but others as well. I believe that one of the greatest actions we can take to develop good Esteem Health is by challenging

With a group of friends or with your favorite person. This week's Relationship Health insight is from an avid traveler who goes by @WorldwideWillE on Instagram and his tip is to plan and take the trip. I have a habit of talking to strangers because every once in a while they become friends but almost everytime they talk back. I recently took a trip to Punta Cana with my wife and I did what I have a habit of - I talked to strangers. We are at a spa when I an older gentleman sa

I'm big on podcasts and one of my go-to's is Ted Talks Daily because the knowledge, inspiration, and motivation I get from it is a consistent driver for my Mental and Emotional Health . On my way home over the weekend I listened to one that inspired this week's blog on Mental & Emotional Health and I thought to share it. It's called "3 questions to build resilience — and change the world" and it's from Sister True Dedication. Her premise is that we have enough data from the

Financial Health has a lot to do with gaining and adding value and the Black is Tech Conference is a great opportunity for both! Every year, new ideas and breakthroughs in and around technology push the boundaries of what’s possible. The Black is Tech Conference stands out as a unique event that celebrates these advancements while creating intentional space for Black professionals and allies in the tech industry. I am excited to share that I will be participating for the fir

I was driving through Smoothie King one day a few weeks ago and noticed that they started serving "Protein Chicken Bites". Then I saw a commercial for Chipotle selling "Protein Bowls" (which looked no different from a regular bowl). But what made me laugh into wondering where the heck this trend came from was when I rolled through Starbucks and they were advertising "protein foams" for their coffees. Now I'm all about health so it's a trend that I can get behind, but when I n

I've got to believe that self-esteem gets a bad rep due to subjectivity - or maybe Kanye West... But self-esteem plays a pivotal role in how we see and define success for ourselves. Now sure, self-esteem does take a bit of audacity, but I would argue why be anything less than audacious in this ONE life that we get? Yes, self-esteem is about ego; and yes, self-esteem is about self-worth, but that shouldn't be conflated with vanity or selfishness or having the decency to do wel

In April we got three key data points on the U.S. economy - the latest FOMC meeting minutes, the latest GDP data, and the latest CPI data. All of which are signals for what direction our economy is headed and indicators for how we should be controlling our finances. CNN/Getty Images/Adobe Stock Here's a recap of each and my take on what this data means for consumers: FOMC Meeting Minutes — March 17–18 (Released April 8) The Fed held the federal funds rate steady at 3.50%–3.75

Life is a shared experience so no matter how shy or introverted you are, we are all better together. In my line of work as a conultant relationships are everything; but above and beyond work I'm a husband, a son, a best friend, a mentor, and so much more to so many different people. I'm sure you can say the same in your own right. So what are we doing to make sure that we actively improve and sustain our relationships? In this digital world it's never been harder to feel disc

Admittedly, I had no idea until I was doing some research on best practices for mental and emotional health while I was writing The KPIs of Life. When I learned about this annual time for awareness I dove deep into what it was all about. According to stress.org , the pimary aims of Stress Awareness Month are to: Increase understanding of stress Empower improvement with practical tools Create open dialogue about stress Provide guidance and resources on managing stress "9 out

The Dow Jones and Nasdaq both dipped in and out of correction territory this week; the S&P 500 is sitting right on the edge; the U.S. is at war with Iran; and the stock market is looking real Q1 2025-ish in many sectors. You know things are tumultuous when even under these circumstances the likes of Warren Buffett say publicly that stocks aren't cheap enough yet for him to step in. (Source: CNBC, April 3, 2026)

My pregnant wife and I competed in our second HYROX competition in Houston last weekend and this is why I believe everyone should make it a goal to at least train for one. HYROX (which, allegedly, stands for Hybrid Rockstar - please don't roll your eyes) is a fitness competition that combines both running & functional workout stations, where participants run 1km, followed by 1 functional workout station, repeated eight times.

Our Esteem Health Key Performance Indicator is the final KPI we must master on our path to self-actualization. At the pinnacle of personal growth lies self-actualization, but before we can reach that summit, we must first conquer our self-esteem. This vital aspect of who we are encompasses our desire and ability to embrace and value who we are in totality. When I speak of totality I mean our personal holy trinity of mind, body, and spirit. To optimize our Esteem Health KPI we

One of my friends from college called me a few days ago to catch up. We hadn't spoken in a few years, but our sentiments toward one another were very much the same as they were at our last conversation. We talked for almost four hours; catching up on what's been happening in life, the most recent work we were doing, live reflecting on defining moments of our past, and more. Before we said our farewells he asked me: