Independence Day 2026 - Coffee with Alain July 4, 2026 independence day Jul 04, 2026

Coffee with Alain wishing everyone is the US a Happy and Safe Independence Day and everyone else a fantastic day.

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Never Give Up: Progress Isn't Always a Straight Line personl development Jul 03, 2026

Recovery has a way of teaching lessons that apply far beyond physical healing.

Since my knee replacement surgery, I've experienced days when I thought I was finally turning the corner. The knee felt ...

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Everyone Needs a Mickey - Coffee with Alain July 3, 2026 motivation Jul 03, 2026

Coffee with Alain discussing NOT Mickey Mouse but Mickey Goldmill as played by Burgess Meredith in the Rocky movies.

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Boy Died In Hot Car - Must Prevent This - Coffee with Alain July 2, 2026 child safety Jul 02, 2026

Coffee with Alain discussing a boy who died this week in a hot car in Florida. This is why I post articles, blogs and videos on the topic.

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Warrior Wisdom Moderation and Balance - Coffee with Alain July 1, 2026 martial arts warrior wisdom Jul 01, 2026

Coffee with Alain sharing a little warrior wisdom for Wednesday from the book "The Martial Spirit: an introduction to the origin, philosophy, and psychology of the martial arts" by Herman Kauz.

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The Knee, Snow, and A$$holes - Coffee with Alain June 30, 2026 Jun 30, 2026

Coffee with Alain discussing yesterday's surgeon visit, snow in Montana, and another comment from a jerk and how to respond.

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20 Practical Ways to Stay Safe and Still Enjoy Life safety tip stay safe staying safe Jun 29, 2026

One of the ideas I talk about often is that your safety is ultimately your responsibility. We can't control everything that happens around us, but we can control many of the choices we make every day....

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Genius Is and A Little About AI Use - Coffee with Alain June 29, 2026 ai motivation Jun 29, 2026

Coffee with Alain sharing a quote from F. Scott Fitzgerald and discussing a little about using AI.

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Supergirl - Coffee with Alain June 28, 2026 movies Jun 28, 2026

Coffee with Alain discussing the new movie "Supergirl."

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Eating for Life and Never Fear - Coffee with Alain June 27, 2026 books Jun 27, 2026

Coffee with Alain discussing the books "Eating for Life" by Bill Phillips and "Never Fear" by Scott Frost.

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Discipline Is Choosing What Matters Most discipline personl development Jun 26, 2026

"Discipline is choosing what matters most over what feels easiest."
— Alain Burrese

I've been thinking a lot about discipline lately.

Since my knee replacement surgery, discipline has become part of...

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Travel Tip - Listen Up! - Coffee with Alain June 26, 2026 travel tip Jun 26, 2026

Coffee with Alain sharing a travel tip that saved a lot of hassle this last week for my wife and daughter.

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