John HildebrandOn BelongingI very vividly recall the moment in Mrs. Rusch’s second grade class when Jon told me Rachel’s parents were getting divorced. “Wow, I can’t…Jun 9, 2019Jun 9, 2019
John HildebrandTo Tony, My HeroI rolled over this morning to a familiar buzz. I fumbled for the phone and saw the text notification. “Don’t check the news.”Jun 9, 2018Jun 9, 2018
John HildebrandWhy Our Resolutions Fail and How We Can Hack Change ImmunityIf you’re reading this, it appears that you too have made it through The Endless January™* relatively well and intact. With the reassurance…Feb 4, 2018Feb 4, 2018
John HildebrandLife lessons from deep in the Yellowstone backcountryTwo rugged, adventure-seeking pals and I embarked on an 8-day, 70-mile survival quest through the Yellowstone backcountry this summer…Aug 9, 2017Aug 9, 2017
John HildebrandWhy I invite strangers to sleep on my couch (or air mattress)“Don’t end up dead in a dumpster” is advice that I’ve eagerly and successfully followed my entire life. It’s also a plea I’ve received on…Jun 22, 2017Jun 22, 2017
John HildebrandinSwap LanguageAn ever-growing list of experiences I’ve had hosting CouchsurfersAfter hitting a Macklemore concert in Aspen, Anna (Maine) and I posed as luxury hotel guests snuck into a steaming hot tub on a snowy…Jun 20, 2017Jun 20, 2017
John HildebrandBridging the gap to Cuba: 110 miles and a world apartStepping off the airplane and onto the jet bridge, a blast of steaming, sultry air instantly plastered my clothes to my body. Why the hell…Jun 11, 20171Jun 11, 20171
John Hildebrand23 things I learned by traveling to CubaBe grateful for the existence of choice in your life. So many people live without any options.Jun 9, 20171Jun 9, 20171
