Intro to JimStalker.com

Why should you, or anyone for that matter, spend time on this blog? Good question. The simple answer is, I write because I love it, and I think I’ve got something worth sharing. The Essence of Writing For me, writing isn’t just a hobby; it’s a form of communication and connection. It allows me to…

My Side Hustle

My Side Hustle

For my entire adult life, I have been teaching group-exercise fitness classes. I have taught in Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Silicon Valley, Aspen, Manhattan Beach, and Granite Bay. I taught at some exciting times for the fitness industry at some fantastic health clubs. I suspect I have taught just north of 7,500 classes. I’ve met…

50 Reflections

50 Reflections

Perhaps a little indulgent, but I made a list of 50 things about myself, Jim Stalker. I have eaten cookie dough for breakfast. I proposed to my wife in Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC, overlooking the Lion’s Gate Bridge. I got down on my knee (it was romantic). As a child, I performed as a ventriloquist….