Hi friends,

This week's newsletter is a bit different.

I've been in school for the past 23 years. Grade school through college, then PT school, and finally a fellowship program. All I've known is school and studying for the next test.

At times, it was grueling, but it gave me purpose. Every quiz, test, and project was a small step toward the end goal—becoming a great physical therapist.

Now I've done the schooling, but there's no test to study for.

This is great in many ways. I have more time to explore other interests and hobbies. But there's no clear direction for what comes next, and it's harder to measure progress.

It's a strange thought that if I kept up with the status quo, I'd just be a PT for as long as my mind and body could handle it. Then what?

I'm very happy with my life now, but I'm not content with keeping the status quo.

I'm not exactly sure what I'm going to do next, but as the saying goes, "If you're not growing, you're dying."

I've spent the past few months reading, mastering my exercise habits, and playing lots of volleyball.

Having large blocks of free time on the calendar feels weird as someone who's been so focused on productivity. But I've been consciously embracing boredom—something that's been eradicated from most of our lives since the invention of the smartphone.

Here's what's not changing.

I'll continue to provide no-nonsense tips and advice on how to take care of your body to prevent injury and stay healthy for as long as possible.

I want to make this newsletter and my social media a high-value resource so more people can become informed on what they need to do to take care of their bodies. So they can play with their grandchildren, travel when they're in their 80s, and live a long, healthy life.

I'm exploring what growth looks like for me in this next chapter. I'm not sure exactly where it leads, but I'm committed to taking you along for the ride.

Let me know what topics you’ve found most helpful, and any suggestions you have for future editions.

Until next week,

Kevin

✍️ Quote I’m reflecting upon

“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born...and the day you find out why.”

— Mark Twain