Why I Quit My Job to Travel the Country
We started our trip on Monday, August 3rd. Man was I excited – and at the same time freaking out – sixty days ago. I had no idea what to expect. I’d never been on a road trip like this… Continue Reading
Personal Development
Weekend Reads
I kind of fell off the band wagon with this little weekly series. Whoops! It’s a shame, ’cause I think they’re fun, so thought I’d throw one your way today. It’s supposed to be a pretty crappy weather weekend with… Continue Reading
Fix All of Your Problems in Three Simple Steps
Here’s the thing: we might think we have a lot of problems in life but really, we only have one. I recently read Louise Haye’s You Can Heal Your Life. For those who don’t know her, Louise is the godmother… Continue Reading
You Can Drive Your Motorcycle Across China If You Want
It’s been two full weeks on the road now. After a couple of years of planning, our three-month vagabonding life sabbatical is in full swing. ‘Vagabond’ kind of has a negative connotation to it, doesn’t it? Well, I really don’t… Continue Reading
Is “Everything in Moderation” the Right Approach to Health?
I’ve been thinking a lot about whether or not “everything in moderation” is solid wellness advice, or a big ole cop-out. Conventional wisdom tells us we should strive for “everything in moderation.” But if moderation is what we’re after, does… Continue Reading
How to Get More Out of Life Through Learning
I was a mediocre student in high school. I wasn’t in the top percentile of my class, but I didn’t fall toward the bottom either. I skidded by in a few honors classes, but I haaaated the work. Subjects like precalculus drove me crazy,… Continue Reading
Dealing With Anxiety and Fear
I’ve been thinking a lot about fear lately, as the departure date for our three-month, cross-country road trip draws near. Because well, I’m afraid. Last week at a bar in NYC, some dude I’d never met before asked me if… Continue Reading
Is ‘The Secret’ A Bunch of Bullshit?
My friend Blair stood up at my rehearsal dinner and told everyone that we became close when we first bonded over a book called The Secret. Lots of eyes rolled in the room at that moment. I’m sure of it.… Continue Reading
How To Figure Out What You Want To Do With Your Life
When I started on this little journey of internal exploration over five years ago now, I thought I wanted to be a commercial real estate broker in New York. This is hilarious to me now. Like, so so funny. I want… Continue Reading
One Simple Rule for Accomplishing Any Goal
Sometimes I wonder what my dog walker thinks when she comes to pick Lucy up. I have a giant stack of books on my bedside table and guys, the titles are weird. She’s probably thinking “this chick shouldn’t be responsible for… Continue Reading