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Environment shapes everything around it. Animals adapt to their surroundings to survive. Chameleons change color to blend in, birds migrate based on weather patterns, bears hibernate, and humans evolve alongside their environments. Whether we notice it or not, environment plays a critical role in growth and survival. The same is true in life. The people you surround yourself with, the standards that exist around you, and the overall energy of a place quietly influence who you

“Seek Discomfort” is a message popularized by the YouTube channel Yes Theory, built around the idea of saying yes and intentionally stepping outside your comfort zone. It is a mantra I try to live by in every area of my life. Staying comfortable is easy. Growth is not. When you remain where everything feels familiar and safe, there is very little room to change, learn, or surprise yourself. That is why I make a conscious effort to seek discomfort, to push myself regularly in

Colosseum, Italy I booked a guided tour through a company, and it was amazing to learn about the history and importance of the Colosseum. We walked around and saw the incredible architecture, including where the gladiator fights used to take place. Fun fact: it could hold up to 50,000–80,000 spectators and had a complex system of underground tunnels where animals and performers waited. It’s also nearly 2,000 years old and still stands as a marvel of Roman engineering. My only

I’ll say it upfront: this was hard. Possibly more mentally challenging than running a marathon, which is saying a lot. But it was also one of the most grounding, awe‑filled experiences of my life. For 28 hours, I was completely unplugged from my phone. No scrolling, no checking the time, no documenting for anyone else. Just walking, breathing, and paying attention. It was refreshing in a way I didn’t realize I needed. Three Climates, One Climb From the very beginning, the hik

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I’ve been fortunate enough to visit 56 countries, but the world is endlessly rich with places to see and experiences to have. These...

As a recent graduate of Washington University in St. Louis with an MBA, I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting on the past two years. My...

Soccer was at the center of my life for 20 years. From age 3 to 23, everything revolved around the sport. In little league, I skipped...

I’m the kind of person who will try the "craziest" thing on the menu just to say I tried it. I may not like it (spoiler: most of the...

As a self-proclaimed packing pro, I like to think I know my way around a suitcase. Truthfully, no one else has given me this title...

If I had just 24 hours in Puerto Rico, I’d start the day by waking up naturally to the sound of birds chirping and the sun peeking over...

The final global immersion trip for my MBA at Washington University in St. Louis was in Singapore. Afterward, I decided to tack on a...

When I first learned I would be living on a boat for four months, I felt a whirlwind of emotions. There was the excitement of a new...