A Life That Matters
Comments Off on A Life That MattersA lot of personal development writers use the phrase “a life that matters,” as in “Here’s how you live a life that matters.” But this phrase is problematic, because everyone’s…
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Cycling the Greatest Possible Distance Over 7 Days
Comments Off on Cycling the Greatest Possible Distance Over 7 DaysJames Golding sets out to break a world record of cycling 1748 miles in 7 days: “If you start thinking about fear, you become trapped by it. To get…
Two Other Great Books Out this Week: Daily Love + Smartcuts
Comments Off on Two Other Great Books Out this Week: Daily Love + SmartcutsIt’s not just my new book that’s new on the bookshelves this week… there are at least two others that you should check out too. [1] Daily Love by Mastin…
6 Discoveries From Near and Far, Volume IX
Comments Off on 6 Discoveries From Near and Far, Volume IXThings I found on long walks in foreign cities, or perhaps when someone posted them on Twitter.
Facing Fears and Traveling Alone: On the Road with Anna Zalazar
Comments Off on Facing Fears and Traveling Alone: On the Road with Anna ZalazarThis is a travel hacking case study. (Read others or nominate yourself.) A while back I asked readers to share their stories of earning Frequent Flyer miles to travel the…
The Happiness of Pursuit on This Morning’s Morning Joe
Comments Off on The Happiness of Pursuit on This Morning’s Morning JoeI got up super early (well, for me) to head down to NBC Studios at Rockefeller Center. I went on the show for a short interview. The segment was a bit rushed (blame ISIS and abusive football players for taking up more of the time), but somehow I managed to be somewhat articulate.
Hey, Everyone: The Book Is Out! I’m On the Road!
128 CommentsThe day has come!
Live from New York City, I'm somewhat happy incredibly thrilled to publish my new book, The Happiness of Pursuit. This book represents the culmination of a ten-year odyssey to every country in the world—but it doesn't end there. As I approached the end of the journey, I spent two additional years researching and interviewing other people who have undertaken a quest.
The Difference Between Happiness and Meaning
1 Comment“The things that make you happy are not the same things that make your life seem meaningful.” That’s how Ben puts it, and I agree. I’ve also written about this…
Giveaway: Hand-Drawn Typographic Food Map of Thailand… On a T-Shirt!
33 CommentsEvery Friday is giveaway day, but today is bonus giveaway day. Comment to win! Over six years ago, Jodi Ettenberg quit her job as a lawyer to travel for what…
Before Beginning, Prepare Carefully: Notes from AA 1220
19 Comments“Pub date” is shorthand for publication date—the day when a new book is out. Here are a few thoughts I starting writing on a short break from a five-week process…
Ask the Readers: Planning a Trip to Japan
49 CommentsThis series poses questions from readers. You’re invited to answer! You can also send in a question for a future post. Today’s question comes from Jenny, who’s wondering about planning…
Life on a Little Wooden Boat
Comments Off on Life on a Little Wooden BoatDavid Welsford restored an old, 28-feet boat from a scrap heap and took it around the world: “I think I understand money in my way, which is once you…
How Valuable Were Your Last 40 Minutes?
Comments Off on How Valuable Were Your Last 40 Minutes?Q: What are your tricks for time management? “The simple answer is to attempt to avoid, at all costs, situations that waste people’s time.” “Regarding my personal time management, I…
Questions to Ask When Pondering a Big Life Choice
13 CommentsWhat’s the worst thing that can happen? What’s the best thing that can happen? How do I feel about this choice? What doors will close if I pursue this choice?…
6 Discoveries From Near and Far, Volume VIII
Comments Off on 6 Discoveries From Near and Far, Volume VIIIThings I found on long walks in foreign cities, or perhaps when someone posted them on Twitter.
