Welcome to 2013!/Bienvenue à 2013! A new year means a fresh start and new directions. It also means goal setting and resolutions. (That we never keep) So, I have decided to do something a little different this year. Rather than set goals, I am going to live by core themes … Read more →
Unconventional Career Advice for Young People (My Case-Study)
If I was talking to my 17-year old self with the knowledge I have now, what would I tell them? In 2007, I graduated with a class of 14 people from my K-12 school in Hudson’s Hope, British Columbia. With a plan. I was going to become an electrician with BC … Read more →
Building a Launching Pad for an Unconventional Life
I have realized in order to do the things I am passionate about I need a solid launching pad. Lots of people have those things by virtue of their family name. There is nobody to pay for my education but me. I don’t have a college fund or rich … Read more →
Failure to Launch and Pulling the Trigger
As outlined in my previous post, I am struggling with a lack of focus. And finding a system of accountability for my short and long-term goals. For the first time in my life I know exactly what I want to do but having trouble matching up my current situation to … Read more →
Learning to Find Focus with all the Noise in Our Lives
It is okay to choose the wrong thing. It helps us eliminate all the things we don’t want in our lives, and we are left with the good stuff. The things that really matter to us: friends, family, and living well. Lately, I have been having a difficult time with this. After … Read more →
The Art of Doing What You Want
Everyone has things they want to do. Never let someone tell you can’t do something or aren’t capable. If you have a dream, idea, or goal then just do it. Take the steering wheel of life and turn it in the direction that you want to go. For me it … Read more →
The Campaign for Free Hugs
I believe that small acts of kindness will make the world a better place. Every time you hold a door, wipe a bathroom sink or give someone a hug you are making a difference. The Campaign for Free Hugs started by Juan Mann embodies this principle. It is something I try … Read more →
How to Stop Living in Fear…
On Monday, I walked completely naked into the Pacific Ocean near Vancouver. This was a very symbolic action as it marks the decision to let go of fears and insecurities in my life. I realized in that moment that anything is possible, fear is the only thing holding me back. … Read more →
Is Location Independence Possible (and how to achieve it?)
Lately, I have been thinking a lot about location independence and how to achieve it. To me, the ability to be able to work/live anywhere is more important than receiving a steady paycheck. Technology has changed the way we communicate, live and work. Most jobs can be done in front … Read more →
The Reason that University Sucks. And Why You Should Travel the World.
As you may know, I was planning on going to the UofA in September. Which all sounded good in theory until I factored in $30,000 in debt for 4 years of study. I do not owe money to anyone, and nor do I intend to. Since I consider the monetary … Read more →
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