This week, basketball legend Ray Allen retired. After nearly two decades in the NBA, including two championship runs, he decided to hang it up and start the next chapter of his life.

In conjunction with his retirement announcement, Allen posted an article on the Players’ Tribune…

DJ Podgorny in Less than Legendary

Sep 29, 2016

It goes fast

Each time I speak with someone my senior, I always make it a point to ask them an important question. Without fail, every time I will ask: “What do you wish you knew at my age?”.

The range of responses has been both wide and deep. All of the answers have been thought provoking in…

DJ Podgorny in Less than Legendary

Sep 22, 2016

A manifesto for the bold

To be honest, I’m not quite sure how or when I stumbled upon the Holstee Manifesto, but I am sure glad that I did. The epic declaration has sent shivers down my spine from time I first laid eyes on it. Today, I refer to the manifesto at least once per quarter, to serve as a reminder…

DJ Podgorny in Less than Legendary

Jul 8, 2016

Authenticity: above all else

When I first started my low carb diet, it was hard enough to avoid the temptations everyday life put in front of me. Things like donuts and bagels at work, free pizza at lunch, and going out to incredible…

DJ Podgorny in Less than Legendary

Apr 26, 2016

How I am saving $2k and 60 hours per month by voluntarily living in a van

DJ Podgorny in Less than Legendary

Jan 24, 2016

The Realizations of the Real World

2015 was a year like none other. I had some of the most fantastic experiences of my life, made incredible friends and reached new heights. While it was one of my best years, it lacked a sense of permanence. For the entire year, I didn’t spend more than three months in…