A Lesson in Generosity from South Africa
Problem: Generosity is often approached as a token act of kindness, a novelty. Solving life’s biggest problems requires that we approach generosity from a different perspective. Solution: Where there is no expectation, there is no risk. Give freely and openly without expecting something in return. *** Hello from Limpopo, South Africa where I’m hanging out…
Life as a Full-Time Adventurer: An Interview With Dave Cornthwaite
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to drop everything and start living as if your biggest dreams were immediately possible? The other day I had the distinct pleasure of catching up with Dave Cornthwaite, a unique adventurer living just like this. Though you’ve probably never heard of him, his story is incredible.…
You Know That Shit You Hate?
What if you just quit today? What if, all of a sudden, you made the snap decision to quit doing everything you don’t care about…
You Can’t Hide from the Internet
In a world that seems to get smaller every day, how do you remain anonymous? How do you keep the things you want to yourself…
Avoiding Panic Attacks: 13 Questions I Ask Myself Before Saying Yes To Anything
I like to joke that I have adult ADD. I’ve never been diagnosed or sought treatment, but there are times I notice my mind and attention drifting many different directions when they should be focused on one. If I ever cut my arm off, I’ll probably bleed to death on my way to the hospital…
Here’s How We Set a World Record
Fellow Riskologist, Last Friday, 620 amazing people came out to brave the less-than-amazing morning weather here in Portland to help me and my friend Will do something we’ve always dreamed of: Set a Guinness World Record. What record was it? The longest floating human chain. This was a joint venture between The World Domination Summit…
Life Is A Game Of Inches: Lessons From A 5-Year-Old Soccer Player
I was five years old when my parents put me in the youth soccer league in the small town I grew up in. I don’t think I had any idea what was going on, but I did enjoy the idea of kicking a ball around a field. Once I was old enough to realize there…
Decades Of Research Uncover How World Travel Makes You Smarter
When I decided to become self-employed four years ago, I thought I was climbing the biggest mountain of my life. Then, I went to Tanzania (to climb a real mountain, no less) and learned everyone there is an entrepreneur because there is no other choice. Now, when I feel like I’m struggling to solve a difficult…
Ask The Readers: I Finally Quit My Job! What Now?
What’s the smart thing to do when you’re tired of your job and want to do something else? If you’ve taken the Smart Riskologist Test, you know the recommended way to switch careers is to spend your off-time exploring other options before jumping ship. But what if your job has already made you financially independent…
This Study Of New Mothers Reveals The Importance of Community
When I was just out of college, two friends had babies around the same time. As new parents, they were busy and exhausted almost constantly, but I was able to catch up with them from time to time. One of the new mothers lived close by and had friends and family to help with baby…