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JUNE 2021 PUBLISHER

Michael Beightol | michael.beightol@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR

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If you’re a dad, grandfather, uncle, teacher, volunteer, public safety officer, clergy member or coach—thank you for the role you play in raising up the kids in our communities. Whether you lead a sports team, help out with homework, or work extra hard to save up for a surprise trip for the kiddos, we want to take this month to celebrate your efforts. In this issue, the only time of the year we focus strictly on topics for gentlemen, you’ll find stories about summer fashion by Daniel Bruce Wimer of DIBI Menswear in Lake Barrington, about how former Barrington resident Bobby Hanaford is liv-

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JUNE 2021

FEATURES 12 Let’s Play Ball Lake Zurich Gives Kids the Major League Baseball Treatment.

14 Shop Sets New Standard Former Model Daniel Bruce Wimer Offers Men the Fashion Apparel They Want.

18 Playing the Fool Pays Off Barrington’s Bobby Hanaford’s Career in Hollywood: Creativity Plus a Tireless Work Ethic.

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24 Family Affair The Meade Family Enjoys the Best of Both Worlds by Working Together.

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Local Houses of Worship See Return of the Faithful The faithful public started to return to houses of worship this spring after an arduous shutdown due to the pandemic. With a wealth of options covering a robust variety of religions, SW Lake County offers many choices of places to worship, engage in fellowship, gather peacefully and give thanks. PHOTOS BY GRAHAM BLUS.

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BACC AWARDS NEARLY $4,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS TO LOCAL HS STUDENTS “The BACC Lauren Brown Memorial Scholarship is an annual investment in our local youth, awarded to deserving local high school students,” said

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LAKE ZURICH CHAMBER GOLF OUTING RETURNS TO HAWTHORN WOODS

BACC President and CEO Suzanne Corr. It is

The Arnold Palmer designed links of the

funded by annual Chamber events and member

Hawthorn Woods Country Club will host the 37th

donations. This year’s recipients (L-R) are: Vincent

Annual Lake Zurich Area Chamber of Commerce

Petropoulos (plans to study Business & Finance

Golf Event, June 28. The event is one of the prin-

at the University of Illinois); Quinn Rowley (plans

cipal local fundraisers generating scholarships

to study Business at the University of Wisconsin-

awarded to area high school students planning to

Lacrosse); Matthew Lee (plans to study Economics

attend college, as well as adults continuing their

at Northwestern University); and Katherine Shein

education. In addition to a shotgun scramble golf

(plans to study Pre-Occupational Therapy at

round, the event includes meals, practice range,

Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska).

raffles, a silent auction and a fun day on the

BARRINGTON AREA ELECTED OFFICIALS PARTICIPATE IN VIRTUAL TOWN HALL

golf course. Sponsors to date include Associate Insurance, Generation Painting, Ahlgrim Family Funeral Services, Kathleen Liggins of Edward

The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce

Jones, MVP Sports Academy, Crosstown Real

hosted a Virtual Town Hall Forum featuring updates

Estate, Waterstone Mortgage and Muir Insurance

from local taxing bodies last month. The public

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virtually learned the latest information on public services from local leaders. “This virtual town hall forum gave residents and business leaders in the

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CHANGING OF THE GUARD AT BARRINGTON AREA SCHOOLS

Barrington Area a chance to hear first-hand vital

Brian Harris, superintendent of Barrington School

information about how their tax dollars are being

District 220, will step away from his role on June

used in our communities,” said BACC President

30, effective with the expiration of his contract.

Suzanne Corr. Invited taxing bodies included: the

Harris has served as superintendent for the last

Barrington Area Library, Barrington Community

seven years. Previously, he served as superintendent

School District 220, Barrington Countryside Fire

of Wheaton Warrenville School District 200 for four

Protection District, Barrington Hills Park District,

years after a stint as principal of Barrington Middle

Barrington Park District, Barrington Township, Cuba

School - Station Campus. The Illinois Association

Township, Harper College, and South Barrington

of School Administrators named Harris as the 2021

Park District. Recurring legislative events hosted by

Superintendent of Distinction for the Lake Region.

BACC include the Economic Summit in February

He has been an educator for 34 years. School board

and the Legislative Breakfast in October. For more

president Penny Kazmier also announced she is exit-

event information, visit BarringtonChamber.com.

ing the board at the end of the current school term.

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT LZ Cougars at bat.

Stephanie Segreti sings the National Anthem.

let’s play ball ARTICLE CHRISTINA SIKORSKI | PHOTOGRAPHY NATASHIA DANNEGGER

Ceremonial First Pitch, by Officer Andrew Heer.

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with their April 28th Game of the Week. Lake Zurich Middle School South student Stephanie Segreti started the evening with a solo rendition of the singing of the National Anthem. Officer Andrew Heer of the Lake Zurich Police Department threw out a ceremonial first pitch with three additional officers joining him to greet the teams. When it was time to play ball, each Cougars batter had their name and number announced to personalized walk-up music just like professional ballplayers. Cougars player Evan Sugrue picked the same walk-up song as Chicago Cub first baseman Anthony Rizzo. When hearing the music, Cougars player Blake Vignocchi said, “Wow, this is big time!” With six innings making for a complete game, the fourth inning “stretch” was a recording from the late, great Harry Caray, the legendary Cubs broadcaster and Hall of Famer. After Harry in his historical recording said, “Let’s get some runs,” the Cougars delivered by coming from behind to beat Windy City 12-11 and remain undefeated. Learn more about the Game of the Week and Lake Zurich Baseball and Softball at LZBSA.org.

LAKE ZURICH GIVES THE GAME THE MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL TREATMENT TO THE DELIGHT OF PLAYERS AND FANS.

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UNIQUE BUSINESS IN A SMALL STRIP MALL. The products offered are designed, merchandised, marketed, and sold in an upscale men’s fashion boutique. All product design, manufacturing, merchandising and selling are due to the gentleman behind the enterprise, Daniel Bruce Wimer, founder and CEO of DIBI Menswear. Entering the shop triggers a feeling of calm. The apparel is logically displayed, and it’s easy to get a sense of what might appeal to you (or the guy in your life). The product array is surprising, for the golf course or a formal event, for the weekend or after hours, as well as a dressier take on business casual. There are plenty of accessories, too, such as watches, socks, ties and belts.

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OUTFIT TWO. Much of the product is DIBI branded, but Daniel has filled in the selection with comparable apparel he favors because the owners behind those brand names take a similar approach to men’s fashion. Shirt from 7 Diamonds ($89); shorts from 7 Diamonds ($89); sunglasses by DIBI ($59); elastic belt by DIBI ($45); and shoelaces by DIBI ($10).

OUTFIT THREE. Shirt by DIBI ($75); pants from 7 Diamonds ($125); shoes available on Adidas.com ($85); leather belt by DIBI ($65); and sunglasses by DIBI ($59).

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Shirt by DIBI ($60); joggers from 7 Diamonds ($125); sandals available on Reef.com ($65); slim leather wallet by DIBI ($40).

OUTFIT TWO. Shirt by DIBI ($60); pants from 7 Diamonds ($125); leather belt by DIBI ($65); and watch by DIBI ($59).

OUTFIT THREE. Shirt from 7 Diamonds ($75); shorts from 7 Diamonds ($89); elastic belt by DIBI ($45); watch by DIBI ($59); and sunglasses by DIBI ($59).

The pandemic hastened Daniel’s drive to open his own retail shop. When Covid hit hard last year, the wholesale market quickly dried up. The shops around the country that had been steady customers over the years went into the different phases of lockdown, resulting in cancelled orders. Daniel’s plan was to always open his own shop, so when the opportunity to transform the space around the corner from his office-warehouse revealed itself, he moved quickly to renovate the shop to reflect the DIBI brand. Learn more by visiting DIBI Menswear, 28686 W. Northwest Highway in Lake Barrington. Also be sure to browse the website (ShopDIBI.com) to see a wide selection of apparel and accessories available to order online.

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BACK STAGE

PL AY I NG T H E F O OL PAYS OF F

The director.

Hanaford goes over a scene with a performer before the camera rolls.

On set.

BARRINGTON’S BOBBY HANAFORD’S CAREER IN HOLLYWOOD IS COMING TOGETHER, THANKS TO AN UNBENDING BELIEF IN HIS CREATIVE SELF

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ARTICLE BOBBY HANAFORD PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

Hanaford directing a music video.

MY FATHER AND I WERE HEADING UP TO LAKE

I was 16 when I auditioned for my first play. I was

SUPERIOR JUST AFTER MY NINTH BIRTHDAY. We

afraid of looking like a fool. Like many boys my age,

were driving down Highway 2 when “Melissa,” a song

I wanted to hang around the pretty girls and the

by the Allman Brothers, came on. I remember getting

cool guys. I didn’t really see the theater as a gate-

goosebumps. It was the first time I felt that sort of sensa-

way to either. Thankfully my need to act was bigger

tion. Looking back, I recognize that as the first time I felt

than that fear, and I went to the audition. I ended up

the power of the entertainer. I was hooked.

getting the part, did horribly, but took that first step.

I was blessed to have two parents who appreciated

I’ve talked to a lot of artists and they all have a few

cinema. Two of my favorite films, “One flew Over the

defining moments where you either take that step

Cuckoo’s Nest” and “Butch Cassidy and The Sundance

and realize you need to keep going, or you don’t. It

Kid” were introduced to me around that same age and

is truly scary to think of how many journeys ended

I remember life feeling bigger after watching them. It

before they even started.

didn’t matter who these characters were or where they

I went to college and struggled to find any path that

were from, I identified with them. I seemed to walk like

felt like my own. Deep down I knew I had to go west. I

them and talk like them for months on end until a new

remember the night before finals of junior year staying

character entered my life. That is the magic of film and

up all night thinking about how if I took these tests

why I love it so much: it is a universal language.

that I would be committing to this path; an honorable

As I entered high school my need to entertain and love

path no less, but not my path. It was a feeling I just

for film continued to grow. I didn’t mesh the two imme-

could not shake. The next day I called my parents and

diately and my search for the former resulted in some

told them I had dropped out. They were worried like

dangerous habits. It wasn’t until I began to risk looking

most parents would be but trusted my gut.

like a fool that life became clearer.

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I moved to LA to pursue acting. I worked in restau-

down Highway 2. I think it is important to remember

rants studying scripts and learning the craft, all the

why you began something, because success and

while getting told no after no at auditions. I wanted

failure make it too easy to forget.

some control over my path and began to write my

After a year of more restaurants and rejections, I

own screenplays. I figured if they won’t cast me, I’ll

found luck one night as a well-known artist for Atlantic

cast me. I started submitting my screenplays and

Records was at a bar my friends and I were at. He had

was told no after no. Once again, I wanted some con-

just released a new song and I decided to go pitch him

trol, so I studied directing. I figured if they won’t shoot

an idea for it. My friends said I would look like a fool. I

my screenplay, I’ll shoot my screenplay; this is when

went regardless and only got a few words in before he

it all seemed to click.

brushed me off. I went back to my friends who were

Directing had a great mystique to me. I didn’t get

laughing. I regrouped and went back to the artist, con-

what the director did. It wasn’t until writing screen-

densing my pitch into these lines: “Hey man, I’ve never

plays that I began to see how the script would trans-

directed before, but I know how to direct you, and here’s

late through the director: the pacing, the control of

how I would do it.” This time it clicked. Something reso-

tone; it is the most exciting magic trick.

nated with him and we had our first job.

A film that illuminated this power to me was “Barry

This success came nearly 10 years to the day after

Lyndon” by Stanley Kubrick. You watch that film and

I first auditioned for that play. Flash forward three

it coils around you. You think you know where it is

more years and I have gotten to work alongside some

going, and that is the magic trick: he wants you to

extremely talented fools I now call my creative family.

have that confidence. But by the end of it you are

At 29, I can’t tell you much, but I can tell you that

completely in the skin of this seedy person, even

looking foolish is a better feeling than laying in bed at

rooting for him, and that’s the knockout punch. He

night and wondering what could have been.

holds the dirtiest mirror up to the viewer and says,

“What do you see?” I began to call myself a director

About the Author: Bobby Hanaford, a Barrington High

that day forward.

School graduate, is the founder and director of Pine

Around this time, I met an aspiring cinematogra-

Tree Pictures based in Hollywood. His work has been

pher, Jevin Lee, who is now one of my producers. We

on Times Square, and broadcast on CMT and MTV. His

began to shoot scenes on our days off that felt like

most recent project was for Anthony Ramos, an orig-

a part of a larger production. We compiled what we

inal cast member of the Broadway smash hit “Hamil-

thought was a minute of good footage and I began to

ton.” In its review Rolling Stone magazine said, “...the

send it to every musician and business I could find.

video, directed by Bobby Hanaford, captures the mood

No one seemed to bite. I formed an LLC to give us

of the song {about} a passionate romance while a

more weight and called it Pine Tree Pictures. I chose

darker heartbreak seems to lurk beneath.” Learn more

the name as a reminder of that feeling I had driving

at PineTreePictures.com.

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Shooting a scene in Southern California.

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Bobby Hanaford in his younger days with his father, Bob.

Bobby and his mom, Linda, on vacation in Greece.

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LOCALLY OWNED The Meade Family

ARTICLE MICHAEL BEIGHTOL PHOTOGRAPHY STEPHEN NEILSON

F a m i ly A f f a i r THE MEADE FAMILY ENJOYS THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS BY WORKING TOGETHER BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE

EARLY MORNINGS ON RAND ROAD, FIVE TO SIX DAYS A WEEK, THE DRIVERS IN A CARAVAN OF TRUCKS EASE INTO TRAFFIC WITH DIFFERENT DESTINATIONS IN MIND. Some may head north up to the state line and beyond. Others point south to communities of SW Lake County and other suburbs. Some of the trucks may eventually go to Chicago or the North Shore. No matter the destination, the crews onboard are about to transform homes and businesses with expert craftsmanship and quality products, the hallmarks of the enterprises run by the Tim Meade and his family, Reflections in Glass and American Garage Floor Systems. At the head of these businesses is Tim Meade, no stranger to the contracting industry. As a young man he worked alongside his father, a contractor. Tim founded his own business, Reflections in Glass, nearly 40 years ago. For a couple generations local families

Tim and Monica Meade.

have hired the company to install a wide variety of custom shower doors, glass-in-cabinet doors and mirrors for homes, and all types of commercial store front entrance systems and frameless door systems.

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The company also expertly replaces broken window

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The Meade Family

The second Meade company, American Garage

my own crews installing shower doors and glass. Now,

Floor Systems, was launched in 2008. If you’ve ever

20 years later, I oversee all the installers, quote and

been to a Windy City Bulls game at the NOW Arena in

order new jobs and install on an as-needed basis.”

Hoffman Estates, you’ve seen their flooring work in the

There’s a reason why Mike’s job has expanded over

concourse lounge. The company installs polyaspartic

the years to involve so many aspects of the business: “I

floor coatings that feature excellent color and gloss

hope that my role unloads some of the pressure off of

retention, and are available in a wide variety of colors.

my dad so that he can enjoy more time off.”

For the Bulls G League team, the logo is embedded

Son Jeff Meade has also been working with the com-

in the floor, too. It is a flooring technology that is UV

pany since high school. Jeff started as a helper, just like

resistant, as well as impact and abrasion resistant. The

Mike; now he heads up sales. Every morning Jeff heads

floor is ready to walk on within six hours, and can be

out on the road to potential customer homes to do free

driven on the next day. It is also perfect for basements

in-home estimates for both Reflections in Glass and

and laundry rooms, as well as retail stores and indus-

American Garage Floor Systems. He is an essential

trial spaces.

part of creating new business for the company.

In 1988, Meade started the company out of his

A few years ago, the family enterprise left Lake

garage in Lake Zurich. As it grew the need for more

Barrington to purchase a property on Rand Road in

space did too, so he moved into a store in Lake Zurich

Wauconda, just south of Bonner Road. After exten-

and then further grew into a warehouse in the Lake

sive renovation of the property, including adding the

Barrington Industrial Park. Twenty years ago, Tim and

Kohler and American Garage Floor showrooms, the

his wife Monica (who handles the books) started invit-

space has been completely transformed. Most days

ing their adult children to join the business. Monica

the first person to great visitors is Mike’s wife, Robin,

says the decision to involve the next generation was

the office manager.

part of “the logical evolution of the business.”

“When I started here Mike and I had just had a baby

Like his father before him, son Mike Meade “started

and I was able to bring my daughter to work. It was

working for Reflections in Glass when I was in high

the best of both worlds for me; I was able to work

school to help my dad.” Over the years as a young

but could also spend time with my little one. In the

man, Mike admits “it was a lot of work. There was so

beginning I was just answering the phones, but also

much to learn.

learning about so many parts of the business. Now I

“When I first started, I was just a helper,” Mike explains. “As I learned more, I transitioned into leading

am running the routes and managing the office. My in-laws are amazing.

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The Meade family includes (L-R): Mike, Robin, Tim, Monica, Shannon and Jeff.

“Working with my husband is challenging at times, but

Monica agrees that being a parent with children in the

anyone who works with a spouse I am sure would say the

business “can be challenging at times but overall, we have

same thing,” Robin laughs. “Seriously, though, it really is the

made it work.”

best of all worlds.”

What’s next for the Meade family? Robin says she’s

Tim and Monica’s daughter, Shannon, is also in the business.

excited about the future: “We are focused on expanding and

She recalls how her dad has been running the business her

excelling. With so many of us that have been in this industry

whole life. “As a child I would love going to work with my dad…

over 20 years I feel like our customers are in good hands

he always had candy in his office. While growing up I would

because so many of us have so much experience. Our cus-

help on-and-off, mostly organizing and filing, but never officially

tomers always remain Number One for us.”

joined the company because I moved to Iowa for college and ended up staying there after I earned my degree.

Mike Meade has the final word: “We are always keeping up with new products, styles and technology. I am

“I recently moved back to Illinois to be closer to my fam-

excited to see the business growing and always thriv-

ily and joined the business literally the day I moved home,”

ing. It is awesome to see where it was originally when it

Shannon says. “It’s been so great.”

began in my dad’s garage to where it is today. I would not

Navigating the path between being a father and a business owner can be tricky. Just ask any parent who’s done it.

change a thing because I feel so fortunate to be able to work with my family.”

Tim says, “You have to be strong and be able to separate {the

business from family life}.” Family is first, and bringing the

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Get Physical

Let’s be honest: The COVID-19 pandemic has made it very difficult to find the time—or even reasons—to focus on health practices

Physical activity has great psychological benefits that include

that were in place in pre-quarantine life. As

higher self-esteem, better sleep, and can help reduce depression and

more restrictions are now lifting the question

anxiety. When you exercise your body releases endorphins that trigger

becomes where to begin.

a positive feel-good sensation. Regular movement and exercise are

Establishing a mindset of self-care is the first

great for not only keeping your body physically healthy and in shape,

step toward positive change. Self-care is sim-

but also a critical component of any self-care regimen.

ply the act of taking time to focus on yourself. You allocate a certain time during each day, or

Start Journaling

even the week to put your stressors on the back burner with the goal of improving your health. The past year has been fraught with chaos,

Journaling trains your brain to search for positive things (gratitude,

and as such, an increase and focus on mental

dreams, positivity) instead of focusing on the negatives or impera-

health has taken center stage. One in three

tives in your life. Over time, this habit rewires your brain in a way that

adults in the United States have reported symp-

benefits every area of your life. Another benefit of journaling is that

toms of anxiety or depressive disorder during

not only does it give you the opportunity for introspection, it gives

the pandemic, which means practicing self-care

you the space to write down your goals, track progress, and help

in any capacity should become a priority.

keep yourself accountable.

Because self-care has always been thought of (and marketed) as something practiced pri-

Create a Nighttime Ritual

marily by women, men are behind the curve and may not even know where to begin. But why should men even take the time to practice selfcare? Well, just like women, we need to take care of our mental, emotional, and physical health. Self-care is an incredibly personal prac-

Sleep is arguably the most important aspect of self-care, but also proba-

tice, and everybody’s approach needs to be

bly the most over-looked. Establishing a nighttime routine will not only help

tailored to their particular needs. It’s best

you “charge your batteries” so to speak; it also helps you feel refreshed,

pursued one step at a time. Rather than try to

maintain a healthy weight, and improve your energy and productivity. If

overhaul your life, pick one area where you can

you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, or struggle from racing

build in a new habit. As you notice the benefits

thoughts at night, you’ll want to find ways in which you can reduce your

in this area of your life, you’ll find motivation to

stress, anxiety, and limit external stimuli. Creating a relaxing atmosphere is

shift toward self-care in other ways.

the key to creating an optimal sleep environment.

Try one of the three simple ideas at left to get started.

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Self-care starts with the first push-up.

There’s no denying that the past year was one of the most stressful years we’ve ever collectively experienced. It should serve as a reminder that self-care is crucial for fostering a healthy mind and body. What was once thought of as something that wasn’t really meant for men has become a way of life for the modern man. To become your best self and achieve success, you must have a clear mind, and that, my friends, is what self-care is all about. Sean Lee has been in the health and fitness industry for 18 years as a speaker, best selling author, and founder of Restoration Fitness, Lake Zurich’s premier wellness studio. Visit RestorationFitness.com to learn more, or call 847.847.1837 to schedule your free no-obligation consultation. CityLifestyle.com/SWLake

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SCOTT

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SCOTT STALLINGS DISCOVERED HIS INTEREST IN GOLF AT THE YOUNG AGE OF 3. But it was the “aha moment” for his love of the game that came in 1997 when Tiger Woods won the Masters and would forever change the entire landscape of the industry, as well as what Stallings would aspire to achieve in his future professional endeavors. Little did he know at the time, however, not just how successful he would become, but also how an unforeseen health compromise would also rock his world, and his cross training, for the better. He was a seven-time tournament winner and was an All-American while attending Tennessee Tech, and he has won on the PGA Tour three times as a professional golfer. Flash forward to the year 2016: It became a life-changing year he never would have anticipated; one filled with strife as he learned he had been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea and acute adrenal fatigue. It was a result of some unhealthy nutritional habits, both of which affected his ability to continue effectively as a professional athlete. With the guidance of doctors, surgeons, and his good friend Rich Froning, a four-time Crossfit champion, Scott developed a workout to trim 60 pounds, boasting 10% body fat, revising his daily eating habits, and sleeping healthily through the night. Had Scott not gone to the doctor because of that innate fear, he never would have known the diagnosis of sleep apnea that needed to be addressed. Luckily for Scott, he didn’t have an overwhelming, crazy life overhaul. Instead, he was able to find one small thing, delivering simple systematic changes in his workout that led to his improvement in fitness and quality of life. “You only get one body,” he says. “Golf is a grind, but don’t let physicality get in the way of your game,” Scott says.

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