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Wanna Start a Lifestyle Revolution?
Let’s talk lifestyle. The actual word, I mean. You’ve probably seen or heard a lot of references to the word “lifestyle” when it comes to everything from corporate mission statements and vacation promos, to marketing and branding. In fact, the term has become really trendy
What My Son’s Preschool Admission Process Taught Me About Pressure to Conform
The other day my wife, Karis, and I were sitting directly across a nice middle-aged woman who handed us a thick mound of papers, and said: “You’ll need to fill out these forms, complete this application, turn in references, pass these interviews…” The whole experience
8-Year-Old Girl with Terminal Cancer Turns Bucket List into Liv List
No parent expects a young child to make a Bucket List. So, when eight-year-old, Ella Goering from Des Moines Iowa, returned home from school one afternoon and announced she wanted to create a Bucket List, her mother, Sherri knew the ensuing conversation would be important…
3 Myths of Success You Need to Blissfully Ignore
Today’s society is obsessed with the endless pursuit of success. It’s a big reason why there’s over 10 million Americans working more than 60 hours of work a week, and why 30% of the general population is affected by “workaholism.” While on this mission to
Living Off the Script: Why Your ‘Supposed To’ No Longer Works
Some people laugh when I tell them I grew up with a mom as a school principal and a dad as a cop. Maybe it’s because my life today as an entrepreneur and life adventure enthusiast clashes with my stereotypical middle-class upbringing. I grew up
Wanna Start a Lifestyle Revolution?
Let’s talk lifestyle. The actual word, I mean. You’ve probably seen or heard a lot of references to the word “lifestyle” when it comes to everything from corporate mission statements and vacation promos, to marketing and branding. In fact, the term has become really trendy
What My Son’s Preschool Admission Process Taught Me About Pressure to Conform
The other day my wife, Karis, and I were sitting directly across a nice middle-aged woman who handed us a thick mound of papers, and said: “You’ll need to fill out these forms, complete this application, turn in references, pass these interviews…” The whole experience
8-Year-Old Girl with Terminal Cancer Turns Bucket List into Liv List
No parent expects a young child to make a Bucket List. So, when eight-year-old, Ella Goering from Des Moines Iowa, returned home from school one afternoon and announced she wanted to create a Bucket List, her mother, Sherri knew the ensuing conversation would be important…
3 Myths of Success You Need to Blissfully Ignore
Today’s society is obsessed with the endless pursuit of success. It’s a big reason why there’s over 10 million Americans working more than 60 hours of work a week, and why 30% of the general population is affected by “workaholism.” While on this mission to
Living Off the Script: Why Your ‘Supposed To’ No Longer Works
Some people laugh when I tell them I grew up with a mom as a school principal and a dad as a cop. Maybe it’s because my life today as an entrepreneur and life adventure enthusiast clashes with my stereotypical middle-class upbringing. I grew up