The Traü Blog - Merging Life, Work, The Gym and Your Active Lifestyle

  • Do you really need to compromise in relationships?

    by Mike Patterson
    The concept of compromise has always bothered me, especially in relationships. Not because I'm stubborn (well, sometimes I am... 😁) But because I ...

  • The Paradox of Needing and Knowing

    by Mike Patterson
    I’ve heard that paradox is the language of spirituality and this paradox has been rattling in my brain lately. Often times in life we feel the nee...

  • Traü partners with the Harvard Varsity Club!

    by Mike Patterson
    This has been a while in the making but we're very excited to announce our most recent partnership with the Harvard Varsity Club! I don't often pu...

  • Give Someone Your Blessing Today

    by Mike Patterson
    It's so important for men to give and receive blessing, take a moment to give your blessing.

  • Why Men Need Friends and Community

    by Mike Patterson
    As I've "gained some years" (read: gotten older!), I've realized the importance of friends and community. A while back I read Triumphs of Experie...

  • Forget About Your New Years Resolutions!

    by Mike Patterson
    This is always the time of year that we start to hear about resolutions, turning over a new leaf, new year, new you...blah, blah. blah. Are you a...

  • Sometimes You Just Need to Hit ⏸️ !

    by Mike Patterson
    I've spent the last two weeks recovering from COVID. Getting a lot of rest, eating well, taking my vitamins and drinking a lot of water. It's bee...

  • A Lesson on Being Thankful for What We Have

    by Mike Patterson
    This past week I jumped on the scale and was below 195 lbs for the first time in quite a while. It was a goal of mine to get under the 195 mark a...

  • How you can take your life to the next level

    by Mike Patterson
    I’ve been thinking a lot lately about taking my life to the next level — my business, my workouts, my relationship. The first step is of course de...

  • Try This Simple Workout to Get Into Summer Shape

    by Mike Patterson
    With summer coming up quickly, it's time for us to shed our winter weight, get back on the exercise train and get ready to break out the swimsuits...

  • Marcus Aurelius' Advice for a Successful Life

    by Mike Patterson
    I came across this quote from Marcus Aurelius recently from another one of my favorite newsletters, The Marginalian. I couldn't help but think of...

  • Take Baby Steps on Your Way to Atomic Habits

    by Mike Patterson
    Last Traü Tip, we talked about James Clear's Atomic Habits and how his book sheds light on our habitual patterns. Clear says things like: • "You ...