Traveling alone may be the single best catalyst for personal growth. My solo traveling experiences have created quantum leaps in various areas of my life. And every person I’ve met who has traveled alone has been among the most interesting and awesome people I’ve encountered. Read more about my solo Read more…
“Above measure the singular pleasure of solitude” – MF DOOM (Bookfiend) That line serendipitously seems to seep into my consciousness whenever I’m immersed in the unique euphoria that solitude brings. Solitude can be indescribably blissful, or utterly torturous, depending on your state of being and self-love. Solitary confinement? Or Read more…
These days, most of us go through life in a state of incessant ‘busyness’ and distraction. We’re hyper-stimulated and constantly absorbed in useless mental chatter. This keeps you from taking a step back and truly appreciating life. It blockades you from diving into deep contemplation and wonder. It distracts us from our higher Read more…
Last weekend I took a solo weekend trip to Acadia National Park in Maine… And it was an amazing experience. (Acadia is a definite must-see for everyone in my opinion. If you haven’t been there, I highly recommend it.) The entire island (Mt. Desert Island) is sprawling with pristine wilderness. Acadia has miles and miles Read more…
Well… really the title should be more like “Why You Shouldn’t Attach Your Identity to Groups… If You Want to Be Extraordinary in Any Sense.” Don’t get me wrong, groups can be awesome and tremendously helpful. But the problem comes when you attach your whole identity to a group. In Read more…