Tell us about your life's work.

In a general sense, my life's work has always been about improvement. Leading by example, and inspiring others to be the best version of themselves. I'm from a small town in Michigan and moved to New York back in 2014. I've had the honor of being one of the top fitness instructors in New York for the past eight years and have helped thousands of people not only on their fitness journey, but their mental wellness path as well. Through the years, I've heard and talked with so many people about how something I was doing inspired them to make a change. To better themselves or try that thing that they were afraid to start. That for me, is incredibly rewarding. So, I keep going. Trying to get better every day.

How does your sense of pride inform what you do?

When I'm proud of what I'm doing, it lets me know internally that I'm on the right track. If I can't speak to something with pride, then it's probably not something I should be putting energy into in the first place.

What do you want your legacy to be?

Like my mother and father, I want my legacy to be my family. An extension of the groundwork we've built. I don't have a wife or kids yet, but when I do, they’ll be my legacy. Aside from them, I want people to think, “Man, that guy had great energy and really tried to help people.”

What’s your take on classic style?

I think classics are staples that can never go out of style. They’re timeless, and history repeats itself.

Could you share three tips for a better golf swing?

1. Be a five. A Lot of people approach the golf ball, tight, ready to kill the ball. They're at a 10. Relax and let the club do the work for you.

2. It's all in the hips. Make sure you're getting your hips through the ball, not just your arms. You'll hit the ball farther, and straighter if you can get your hips through and your pelvis pointed in the direction you want the ball to go.

3. Focus on the ball. A lot of players will pick their head up too soon to see where the ball is going when they haven't made contact yet. This leads to topping the ball which usually means it will embarrassingly roll just a few feet in front of you. Line up your shot, swing through the ball and then look up to see it in flight.