Richard Monette

Richard is the managing director and editor-in-chief of Active for Life. He's a “renaissance man” specializing in the quest for human achievement and fulfillment. His professional activities span the disciplines of  business, sport psychology and education. He is part of the B2ten leadership team and leads the Active for Life initiative. Richard is married and the proud "papa" of 2 very active teenagers. Follow Richard on Twitter @MonetteRichard.

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