I’ve always loved golf—not just for the game, but for what it reveals. Your mindset. Your focus. Your patience. Even your relationships. Some people find it slow. I find it honest. It doesn’t let you fake it. And over the years, I’ve realized the lessons I’ve picked up on the course show up everywhere—in business, in fitness, and at home.

Slowing Down to Speed Up

In both golf and business, there’s a constant temptation to rush. Swing harder. Move faster. Scale quicker. But if you’ve ever gripped a driver and forced the shot, you know what happens: your form breaks down, and the ball ends up slicing into the trees.

I’ve learned that meaningful growth—whether in building STRONG Pilates or deepening family relationships—comes from slowing down, finding rhythm, and committing to consistency. Golf forces you to pause and be intentional. And when I bring that presence into a boardroom or strategy session, I make better decisions. I listen more. I lead more clearly.

Mental Focus Is a Muscle

There’s a quiet kind of pressure in golf. No crowd. No buzzer. Just you, the ball, and your thoughts. That mental stillness? It’s something I’ve learned to train for—on and off the course.

In fitness, we talk a lot about physical strength. But mental strength is what keeps it all together. The ability to reset after a bad shot, to refocus for the next hole—that same discipline shows up when a product launch goes sideways or life throws a curveball.

The ROWFORMER® wasn’t built overnight. It took years of feedback, small wins, and big setbacks. And like golf, it required patience. You can’t force innovation. You need control. Vision. A calm mind under pressure.

The Long Game Wins

Golf teaches you that nothing meaningful happens in one hole. And the same goes for business or family. Whether I’m in the studio or at the dinner table, I’ve learned to zoom out. To play the long game.

With STRONG Pilates, we weren’t trying to create a flash-in-the-pan fitness trend. We wanted to build something sustainable—designed for global scale and long-term results. That mindset? It started on the course. It’s about planting seeds today that will still bear fruit ten years from now.

At home, it’s the same. I’m not just focused on this weekend—I’m thinking about the kind of partner, dad, and role model I want to be over decades. One bad round doesn’t define your game, and one off day doesn’t define your impact.

Balance Isn’t Optional

Golf is where I unplug. No email. No meetings. Just me and the game. And honestly, I need that. Running a business and raising a family takes a lot—and golf helps me reset.

It’s not just a hobby; it’s a mirror. If I show up scattered or stressed, my game shows it. But when I’m grounded, I play better. I think better. I enjoy it more. That balance carries over. My team sees it. My family feels it. I’ve learned that rest and reflection aren’t indulgences—they’re tools. And golf gives me both.

There’s No Finish Line

Here’s the thing about golf: you never “win.” Even your best round ends with a list of things to improve. That’s what makes it beautiful.

Business is the same. We hit milestones—new studios, new patents, international growth—but then we keep going. Keep learning. Keep refining. That humility—that steady drive to improve—is the same mindset I take into every meeting, launch, and pitch.

Whether I’m teeing off on a Saturday or launching a new product, the approach is the same: stay calm, trust your form, and keep swinging.

Golf Reminds Me Why

Some of my best conversations with friends, mentors, and my kids have happened between holes. That time on the course—it brings me back to the why.

Fitness is my passion. Business is my platform. But family is my foundation. And when I’m walking a fairway, sun on my shoulders, I remember that. I remember what I’m building—not just for now, but for the future.

Golf teaches me to be present. To aim with purpose. To appreciate the journey. And for that, I’ll keep coming back—on the course and in life.