UteChap

Say it first, though.

There is no greater joy in my life than absolutely launching my children into a couch.

In grad school when I began reading critical sports studies scholarship, I became skeptical of claims like this from Seth Davis. Many scholars I read saw sports as either a symptom or a cover for all that is wrong in society. They rejected the idea that sports could bring people together in a positive way. There was always a nefarious purpose operating behind the scenes. And for a brief time, I moved in that direction too. But the more I’ve studied sports, the more I’ve come to have a deeper appreciation for sports and its place in society. It’s not that sports are perfect or that they can solve every problem. They can’t fix the serious challenges and divisions we face. There are clear limits. But while sports can’t do everything, they can do something—and I think that “something” is more important now than ever before. They are a space where the full range of human emotions, from joy to sorrow, can be experienced in a collective way. They are a space where community is enacted and formed, where people from a variety of backgrounds and identities actually share a common experience and a common story. They are an embodied activity highlighting and celebrating human creativity and possibility. All of that was on display in the Nebraska / Vandy game last night. And it’s why I still believe that, for all of the imperfections, sports still offer us something beautiful and human and real. It’s why I think this is exactly right:

@SchwarzAdam Cayenne’s are sick! They just come with a lot more risk reward. For an every day driver the R1S was a fantastic call.

@UteChap Most pro answer in history. I did almost get a cayenne instead. The oil change cost gets me every time. 😂😂

@UteChap bought a Rivian R1S on Friday. After a couple of days and more than a few miles- I love it. More than my Tesla Model S. This thing has quad motors and 835 HP. 0-60 in 3.2. Barely slower than my Plaid model S. Insane air suspension too.

@SchwarzAdam Just hard to beat when you want something to do it all. Not to mention they’re great looking. Glad you got you something you love! It makes ownership so much more enjoyable.

@SchwarzAdam Awesome! Im not surprised at all. I always think back to Doug Demuro naming it his car of the year a couple years back because it simply is the closest car in automotive history to giving you everything. Comfort, efficiency, low maintenance, power, speed, off road capability, etc

@de_havas It’s a properly lovely car and only covered 19k miles.

12 years ago today I married @MrsUteChap. Every good thing I have in my life came from that decision.

now take this information and flip it. constantly pointing out the things you are grateful for can train your brain to notice more things to be grateful for. constantly noticing abundance will train your brain to notice even more abundance. flip the script & stay in control.

He finally figured it out

It's Friday and my parents are coming over to hang out. They'll play with my son. We'll have dinner. I'll sauna with my dad. I wish someone had told me sooner: Nothing improves quality of life more than proximity to people you love. It’s worth more than any job will ever pay you.

I relish every time I get to grab my son in the middle of the night and put him in our bed in between me and my wife. Happens every night and there’s not a thing I’d trade it for.

It's really okay to marry someone, stick with them, and raise kids together. No journalist will write an edgy magazine piece about your lifestyle, but you'll have a great shot at a fulfilling and meaningful life.

I have three cars, each with an average of 150k miles(!) and over 18 years old(!) as well as one of the tiniest camp trailers you can buy and as it currently stands in Q1 I owe/paid $890 in just registration state tax to operate them this year. This is highway robbery.

@itschappy I turned mine on simply to make sure it works. I’m at 29 years old for my HVAC unit so I’m just a dead man walking. Miraculously it still turned on. Just keeps pumping.

I will not turn the AC on in March. I will not turn the AC on in March. I will not turn the AC on in March. I will not turn the AC on in March. I will not turn the AC on in March. I will not turn the AC on in March. I will not turn the AC on in March.

⁨Families are a true gift to society, and embracing pro-family policies sends a strong message to future generations that the sacrifice of raising children is worth it. Allowing families to flourish should be at the forefront of our minds. Thanks for having me, @Heritage!⁩

@JustinBakerLife I’m coming down next month! I may hit you up for this haha.

@UteChap If you ever come down to St George, let me know and I'll take you on a ride. 🤣

Happy St Patrick's Day!

What goes into being lucky?

I’m always shocked in the workplace when I tell somebody something is simple and not easy and somehow they are completely lost on how those two things are different.

Every single night my five year old falls asleep with his head on my stomach in his bed. Of course tonight as I type this. “He who has a why to live can bear almost any how.” -Friedrich Nietzsche