The Well

Eric Barnes
5 Lessons We Learned Making Iron Man's Water Bottle

5 Lessons We Learned Making Iron Man's Water Bottle

I’ll be the first to admit, we knew nothing about designing and producing a physical product when we started KOR. Both Paul Shustak and I were from the digital world and had developed websites and software, but nothing that you can touch, hold, and feel. 

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Eric Barnes
How I Conquered Self Doubt to Start KOR Water

How I Conquered Self Doubt to Start KOR Water

Ideas are a dime a dozen.  They are empty promises full of potential until they are put into action.  The story of KOR, which started with the KOR ONE hydration vessel, is no different.  It’s a tale loaded with fear, mistakes, and uncertainty. But it’s also the story of how passionately following your dream can conquer any obstacle. _____________________________________________________ I have ideas about how to fix things all the time. Whether it’s a new service, product, or plan to solve a social issue, I not only have an opinion, but often the perfect solution. Most times, however, my brilliant, Kramerica ideas evaporate...

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Health and Wellness Series: 5 Easy Ways to Treat Yourself

Health and Wellness Series: 5 Easy Ways to Treat Yourself

As seasons change and the holidays are getting closer, remember to give yourself a break!  Summer has been full of picnics, outdoor music festivals and weekend getaways with friends but the weather is starting to get a little chillier and the leaves are starting to change. It’s easy to get lost in the beauty of seasons changing but as mother nature is shifting gears, allow yourself a minute to breath and reflect. By taking a break today, you’ll get the lift you need to flit between Friendsgiving parties, coffee dates, and more importantly gear up for this year’s final quarter...

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Back to School: Keeping Your Kids Hydrated

Back to School: Keeping Your Kids Hydrated

Parents rejoice! It’s time to send your little off to school and whether your child is starting kindergarten or their senior year of high school, their hydration needs should be a big part of keeping them happy and healthy. Kids often have different hydration needs than their parents so we decided to talk about some of the differences and provide a few fun ways to help your kids stay hydrated! Kids should be getting 6-8 glasses of water or other healthy drinking alternatives per day. Paying close attention to your child’s hydration needs is very important because of a few...

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