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Ikigai, Kaizen, & Seeking a Different Plane of Reality
This blog post will start like many others I’ve written. My search to find “It”—the ever elusive spice of life, the flow,…
Microsoft Sharepoint, Automation, and Lists
When I’m not being an amazing tour guide I sit in my comfy place. . . behind my computer. Many of you…
Faith in the Flaws: Creating with Authenticity
“People want to judge you based on what you’ve done before, but they don’t know what you’re capable of down the line”…
How to Race With Almost No Money
In a post earlier this week I shared my experience driving to a local mountain pass with my friends. Despite feeling increasingly…
There’s Simply Too Much Wonder in Japan
I just finished another group tour with my current company 80 Days Japan. These intense two-week tours cover much of the country…
Ikigai Wings to Fly and The Love of Drive
Due to my love of Japan and Japanese Philosophy, I’m sure I’ve written about Ikigai before. Ikigai is Japanese for the reason…
Learning to Lead: The Most Unique Tour Leader Training
Learning to Lead Tour Leader Training Although I secured my job in the tourism industry I was feeling more insecure than ever.…
Drowning in Responsibility Turning 30 Time to be an Adult
When you’re a kid the weekend is for toiling the free time you have away. As you age up in the world,…
Delayed Gratification or a Fool? The Weird Paradox of Dream Chasing.
Delayed Gratification or a Fool? I possess an affinity for writing. One of the few “gifts”, and I’m starting to lean into…
Insanely Remarkable Things You Learn Navigating Life’s Mountains
On the top of my to do list is get better control of and track my finances. In other words I need…