My Adventure Playground
When you’re lost, there are only three things you can do. You can stop and ask for directions. You can wander around aimlessly in hopes that you’ll find your way. Or you can use a map. I love maps. Maps tell us everything we need to know about where we are. Maps give us a […]
It happened. I let life get away from me. I started putting things on the back burner – important things. I lost my focus and wandered aimlessly around. I put on some of the weight I tried so hard to lose. I lost some of the strength I built up over months. I stopped […]
Camp for Nerds It’s nine in the morning. There’s a chill as the mist climbs down from the green hills of Georgia. Thirty-five feet in the air, I’m hanging onto a rope with white knuckles, praying for a swift death. Okay, so I might be a little over-dramatic, but this is how I felt on […]
YOLO! A year or so ago, this “word” was repeated over and over again ad nauseum. If you’re like most people, that saying got very old, very fast. But I think it is a fantastic word. “YOLO!” is an acronym for “You Only Live Once.” And it’s true. You don’t get any second chances. This […]
“10 Reasons You Should Eat Chia Seeds” “8 Beauty Habits You Should Do Every Morning” “Why You Should Eat More Dairy” “7 Exercises You Should Be Doing” The internet is full of advice about anything you can think of. From dieting and fitness tips to beauty tips to parenting tips…the list goes on and on. […]
Okay, so I’m not suggesting that you actually hunt and kill another human being for sport. Or for any reason. However, some of the most fun games out there are the ones where you match wits against your fellow man. Sometimes, just a plain workout is dull. Sometimes, you’re not in the mood to play […]
Eating Better Your diet is the foundation on which you build your life. If your foundation is cracked or misshapen, the life you build for yourself will reflect that. The food you eat can affect not only your weight, but your mood and your overall health. Eating healthier food can assist you in whatever adventure […]
Last Sunday, visitors to Houston’s theater district downtown witnessed about 30 people climbing walls, jumping rails and walking across high ledges. Many of the curious visitors found out that they were watching an eight hour parkour workshop courtesy of Houston’s own Urban Movement and the UK’s Parkour Generations. I received an invitation to the […]
Last week, I wrote an article on how to start your own adventure. Whatever your goal is, treat it like an adventure and it will be a whole lot more fun to get there. This week, I’d like to talk about what to do when you actually start your adventure. Like the heroes in stories, […]
Whether you’ve decided to go rock climbing in every continent or you’re trying to lose weight, you are taking your first steps in a journey. Everything you do from this point on will write your story. And wouldn’t you want that story to be an adventure story? When I was a kid, I loved reading […]