I read a lot of books. I don’t “set aside time” to read. I don’t “set reading goals.” I don’t take much of the typical self-help advice. But I read a lot. I’m writing this article because a lot of…
Plastic is destroying the planet and our health. If you’ve come across this article, you already know this. The numbers of just how much plastic we consume absolutely shocked me. According to a 2020 study, the average American uses 287…
Traveling has been one of the most fulfilling, important, and inspiring experiences of my life. It’s through traveling that I’ve learned several languages, built fulfilling lifelong relationships, had pivotal, unforgettable experiences and so much more. To live without traveling is…
I haven’t owned a car for five years, since I was 20 years old, and lived in a small town in Vermont. My foray into car-free life began when I moved to New York City. I loved how active my…
Should you take a gap year? While the answer isn’t yes for everyone, if you’re thinking about it, I think you absolutely should. It’s filled with upside, and in my experience, very little downside. I took two gap years after…
“People who run ball clubs, they think in terms of buying players. Your goal shouldn’t be to buy players, your goal should be to buy wins. And in order to buy wins, you need to buy runs.” — Peter Brand in…
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