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 these days; it seems everybody wants to become a lifestyle […]
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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 felt like we were qualifying for a home loan or
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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… and special. The Diagnosis. And the Plan. On December, 18,
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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 become “successful,” we make sacrifices. Time. Family. Money. Social life.
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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 walking the straight and narrow, after all. I did everything
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