Apr 5 - Week 13

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Picture of the week:

Sunset over Salt Lake City from the air



Overall:

A week that spanned the country and the senses—from the beaches of Florida to the snowy slopes of Utah. Packed with professional milestones, stunning views, nourishing meals, and a family birthday celebration, it was a full-bodied blend of strategy, reflection, and rejuvenation.


Takeaways from this Week:

• Insightful engagements at the TMRW conference—both speaking and learning.

• Reaffirmed that zooming out (literally and metaphorically) provides powerful clarity.

• Altitude, effort, and family bonding all found balance in Park City.


Behavioral Takeaways

  1. Pausing to see differently (Amy Herman) and expanding under pressure (James Gallaher) go hand-in-hand.
  2. Hydration, humor, and a Bloody Mary at elevation are powerful mood stabilizers.


NOTES:


Work:

• Delivered two high-impact sessions at the TMRW conference on global retirement systems and longevity.

• “Jam session” prep with CEO and 1:1 with Micky—both prepared in advance and feeling aligned.

• Ms. SAR announcement made successfully, wrapping up a major milestone.

• Shared reflections through a new essay: Talking Loudly, Governing Evenly—a 50-year lens on U.S. politics.


Home:

• Mini flew in from Boston and skied beautifully.

• Celebrated Rahul’s birthday on Saturday—family warmth amidst snowy peaks.


Health & Fitness:

• Managed knee pain while skiing—a success in movement and moderation.

• Skied blue trails at Deer Valley; Rahul on black diamonds, Mini on greens.

• Began taking ChloroOxygen supplement (4 oz Friday + 4 oz each morning and evening Sat–Mon).

• Daily hydration logged:

  • Sun – 70 oz
  • Mon – 54 oz
  • Tue – 70 oz
  • Wed – 61 oz
  • Thu – 45 oz
  • Fri – 85 oz (hydration mastery!)
  • Sat – in progress, consistent with routine


Music:

• No formal sessions, but tonal contrast between conference intensity and mountain serenity struck all the right chords.


Writing etc:

• Completed and shared your essay Talking Loudly, Governing Evenly.

• Logged speaker summaries and notes from each TMRW session.

• Maintained weekly reflection format consistently, building a strong journaling rhythm.


Social:

• Engaged deeply with TIAA colleagues and clients at the Diplomat Hotel in Florida.

• Intimate family time skiing, dining, and relaxing in Utah.


Sports:

• Skied at Deer Valley with Rahul and Mini—each on our trail of choice!

• Kept up physical activity while being mindful of body signals (especially knees).


Travel Plans:

• Began the week in Hollywood, Florida at the Diplomat Hotel.

• Transitioned midweek to Salt Lake City (Sheraton Hotel) for work.

• Weekend retreat to Park City at Marriott’s MountainSide for rest, skiing, and celebration.


Entertainment:

• Watched The Brain with Mammootty.

• Dinners:

  • Thu: Cucina Toscana – classic Tuscan excellence in Salt Lake City.
  • Fri: Bangkok Thai on Main – Lobster & Mango Spring Roll and Honey Ginger Duck with Chef Yanee’s master touch.
  • Sat: Indian food to cap off Rahul’s birthday.
    • St. Regis Bloody Mary lunch—signature cocktail by the fire pit, slopes in view.



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