INSPIRATION: Dwayne Barnes

Dwayne Barnes turned his tragic tale into a true Hollywood success story.

TECH: Hard Drives

These days, almost everyone has a file whose loss would spell certain doom. That’s why the smart move is to back up your important data on an external hard drive so that you’ll be prepared when disaster strikes.

SHINE: Derek Blanks

Photographer Derek Blanks has finally blown up. It was only a matter of time.

FINANCE: Life Insurance

No one is immortal. That’s why you must be prepared for the worst.

CAREER: Kris Wright

“When you have a career, I don’t consider that work. When you have a job, I consider that work.” That’s the motto of Kris Wright, the chief Creative Officer of Jhung Yuro Footwear.

HEALTH: Can I Kick It

Have you ever seen a trained kickboxer? Not only is he likely to whoop your ass in a fight, he’s also got the physique to steal your girl afterwards. While getting kicked in the face might not be your idea of fun, there’s still a lot to be gained from a kickboxing workout.

TRAVEL: Aspen

If you’re going to be cold, you might as well enjoy it. Aspen is one of the best winter sports destinations in the world, but you don’t have to hit the slopes to enjoy it.