The current National Basketball Association (NBA) career leader in 3-point field goals made is Ray Allen. Allen began his professional career in 1996 and played through the 2013-2014 season. This 2010 Bleacher Report article shared that Allen spent 3 hours on shooting practice every home game day. Mental focus is important for Ray Allen, especially…
Author: Mitch Peterson
How To Lose Weight At Home During The Pandemic
Like many of you dads out there, I am spending the majority of my time at home. This will not last forever, but practicing proper social distancing is likely going to be the way of life for the next few months, if not longer. If you have been inactive during the quarantine, and if you’re…
Monthly Book Club
When was the last time you read a book or listened to an audiobook? Have you ever participated in a book club? If it’s been awhile since you last read a book, don’t feel embarrassed… Based on the results of a Pew Research Center survey that was conducted between January 8, 2019 and February 7,…
Tax Refund
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused some serious uncertainty… As a dad and a dedicated planner, this causes me some anxiety. I love being in the details of my finances and planning for my financial future. However, because of this pandemic, I have been looking for a way to generate some positive cash flow in my…
Clutter
Clutter is suffocating. Every day I wade through ads, emails, notifications, paper, and other stuff. Is clutter a problem in your life too? Are you a better husband and father, a better employee, or a better neighbor because of clutter? Have you stopped to consider the negative impact of clutter on your life? How much…
Fit Dad
Health Is Everything My health impacts my life every day. My confidence, self-esteem, and performance (at work, at home, and anywhere else I go) are all shaped by my health. ‘Health is everything’ is not just a catch-line. I firmly believe that your health is everything. In 2019, I read Drew Manning’s book called Fit2Fat2Fit:…
Affluent Dad
Affluence This “Affluent Dad” series of posts will be the 2nd area on which Rad Dad Pad will focus. The first series, “Rad Dad,” and the 3rd series (which is coming soon), “Fit Dad,” are all interrelated. Life is a constant struggle for balance, especially as a father. You juggle a number of responsibilities every…
Rad Dad
What led me to create a dad blog Dad. This small word carries a lot of weight. For some, ‘dad’ might generate thoughts of love, support, and protection. For others, ‘dad’ might convey feelings of domination, mistrust, and abuse. To all of the dads out there… this dad blog is for you. I love being…