We are not independently wealthy, and we have two kids who still live at home, but, we still have the time and money to travel. In 2017, for instance, we were away from home for about three total months, with several of the trips international. Our careers in our 20’s and 30’s were traditional corporate jobs tethered to our desks. But we did pick up some key skills that have [...]
In March, Caroline and I took a trip to Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Just before our trip, we had a little winter storm in New York, so we were very glad to be able to escape for a few days and enjoy the beautiful sunny and dry season in Tamarindo. In fact, it had snowed several times in New York City in the last few weeks, making the winters end even more [...]
If you look closely at the image above our window in New York City, you'll see a bit of snow on the ground, and snowflakes in the foreground of the building across from us. You can't see it, but we can also hear the wind howl. It is March 2, and March is definitely coming in like a lion! A nor'easter forecasted to be fierce and destructive is currently affecting [...]
I have a coaching exercise called 100 Dreams, which helps clients flex their wish muscles and also reminds them that there isn’t one be-it-and-end-all dream. The popularity of the exercise has resonated with the likes of Chris Guillebeau and Laura Vanderkam, and I’m thrilled they have introduced it into their communities. I do the 100 Dreams exercise for myself, and increasingly my dreams revolve around travel. I could fill the [...]
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