Academics

How to boost your brain power while studying

October 19, 2017 by nigelghole 2 Comments

Standing naked in front of my bathroom mirror, I had never been so disgusted with what I saw. I had just finished a project that had me camp out in a boardroom for ten days straight. Ten very sedentary days. I gained a little weight. Next up: the holiday season. It didn't help. I came back to work in January determined to return to my pre-project weight. As a former elite athlete, I knew the drill: Eat less, exercise more. Except after two weeks, it wasn't working. Burning calories …

The student-athlete’s shopping guide to gaining an edge this fall

September 12, 2017 by nigelghole Leave a Comment

As soon as I was old enough to venture off on my own, I started going to Staples in mid-July while my mom went grocery shopping next door. I'd walk up and down the aisles, dreaming about the different school supplies I'd hope to get. I'd begin to strategize how I could justify asking my parents for different things, and thinking about how much of my own money I'd be willing to part with as well. While I sadly I have no reason to go back-to-school shopping anymore, I can salvage some …