Life Lessons

How the Journey Shapes the Person

Growing up I was always fascinated with people who were immensely successful in their respective…

5 Things Dancing Can Teach You About Life

I only recently started to like dancing — you know, the sweaty, strobe light, crowded…

How to Get a Cooler, More Adventure-Packed Social Life In Eight Easy Steps

Just Do It

Why aren’t you?

Stop waiting for life to happen to you.

Stop hoping that your problems are going to be magically solved without doing anything.

Stop thinking that just because you want it, you’ll get it without effort.

Free College is too Expensive

A lot of people argue that college isn’t worth the cost. They point to rising tuition as a societal problem…

The Climb

I have been back home from school for the last couple days. I have spent most of my time with family. While I always love just sitting…

A hitchhiker’s trust

I’ve been working on a month of daily blog posts, and a friend requested some stories about me hitchhiking.

Because yes, I’ve been there, done that. A bit.

I’m not the most experienced hitcher, but ended up writing a series on the subject…

Kill the Boy: How I’m Breaking the Mold

At this stage in my life, I’m seeking out risk and challenge. I can’t afford not to. I’m trying to make the dreams a reality. That’s why I’m doing Praxis.

No risk, no reward

How I Stopped Hating Advice.

I walked out onto the pier this morning. A man in tattered clothes told me good morning. “Likewise,” my…