Tired of his boring 9 to 5 job in the corporate world, Gavin Aung Than broke free and pursued his dream to find a more fulfilling way to make a living. He quit his job, sold his house, and committed himself and his savings to a new direction. Being an avid reader of Wikipedia biographies […]
Not very many people enthusiastically embrace living on a minimalist budget, at least not intentionally. Raam Dev did! But he is not like most people. At 28 years old, well established in a stable job, Raam walked away to see the world and rediscover himself. Maybe it is a combination of an adventurist heart and […]
Shanna Trenholm has never eaten an omelet, a lobster, or sushi. Despite missing out on those essential human experiences, she has managed to become, by all accounts, an extraordinarily gifted writer. Writing may be a service you need or a skill that frustrates you. Either way, Shanna can help. For her, it’s all about freedom […]
An entrepreneur since the age of 17, Jeet Banerjee has already successfully started up two different businesses and he’s only 19 years-old. Jeet is a college student who spends all his free time working on his startups, as inspired by life experiences. In his short time as an entrepreneur, Jeet has already built and sold […]
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” Aristotle In April 2008, I was nearly drowning in $34,000 of credit card debt. A year later, I not only eliminated all my debt but had also built a passive income source that allowed me to travel the world for […]
Passionate about health, personal improvement and physical challenges, Joe Bauer spent over a decade coaching others into peak fitness. Then one day, he stopped. Joe decided to focus his energy online where he can make a bigger impact – so he created his website, and now inspires people around the world to love fintness, love […]
Visions of famous people exploring fabulous foreign places fill the mind with longings and daydreams. Those visions are far from the reality of real life, except perhaps in the minds of people like John Bardos and his wife. They decided to become jet set citizens, living a nomadic life, experiencing different places and building relationships […]
Do you want to get out and exercise but are frightened off by the cool people with all the expensive gear? Does your lack of knowledge about running make you too self-conscious to begin? The ‘Naked Running’ movement could be just the thing to get you started – and yes, you do get to wear […]
Have you ever stopped and really reflected on who you are, what you want in life, what your strengths are, and how to get from where you are today to where you want to be tomorrow? Bill Fox is a man who not only has done this in his own personal life, but he has […]
Kyle Wood was looking for some workout ideas when he was inspired to start a website about bootcamp workouts and exercises. His desire to share information with others so they can be and stay healthy let to a successful website called Bootcamp Ideas: New bootcamp workouts and ideas every week. Along with his guests, Kyle […]
As the producer, host and artist behind Enso Photography, Enso Creative and Radio Enso, Gregory Berg encourages people to pursue their passions and adopt a conscious approach to living. His companies are named for the Japanese word “enso” which means “circle” and can symbolize harmony, elegance and strength, all of which are qualities Gregory seeks […]
Many women arrive at the midlife years and begin to worry about the way they look and the things they’ve accomplished in life. Sarah OLeary has made it her mission to share what she knows about women and change during the middle-aged years. Sarah’s blog empowers women to take control of their “midlife crises” and […]
Fulfilling many years of intent and planning, Noah Van Loen, his wife Anne, their 12-year old son Alex and their 10-year-old daughter Leah recently embarked on a one year long journey around the world, which will take them to Peru, New Zealand, Cambodia,China and many other countries. The Journey is the Reward is the travel […]
There are times when we’d love to take the photo that sums it all up. Sometimes we do – but usually by accident. How can we learn to take great photos more often, even though we’re constrained by time, distance and/or knowledge? Darlene Hildebrandt may be able to help. Darlene Hildebrandt is a professional photographer […]
A few years ago, Karen Talavera left a stereotypical life and career path for self-employment and an unexpected journey into spiritual exploration. What started as a simple yoga class at the local health club ended in a journey into eastern thought, self-inquiry and meditation. The outcome not only obliterated her prior conformist concepts of god, […]
Alan gave up his successful “city life” and moved with his wife and two children out into the country. They simplified their lives and downsized their home so that they could spend more time at home with their children. Alan was always baffled by the fact that people work so hard to raise their families […]
Gail Mooney has her eye on the world. As a photographer and video master, she is capturing this moment in history through the people and their stories. Working under the name Kelly/Mooney Photography, Mooney, along with her partner Thomas Kelly, produces videos for corporations, magazines, and organizations. Mooney, also, pursues independent projects. Most recently she […]
Leo Babauta is nothing short of an enigma. The author of several best selling chart-toppers and the founder of three uber popular websites, Babauta is best known for his site Zen Habits. Leo Babauta is a game changer in the field of motivational literature, as he does not lead his audiences, but walks alongside them […]
The phrase “nothing is impossible,” in all its variations, has become a fancy statement, with its various avatars gracing desktop backgrounds, sports equipment, t-shirts, photo frames and the like. Inspirational and motivating, all by itself, the concept of nothing being outside your reach, should you decide to grab it, is a favorite among people. However, […]
Scott Dinsmor is the guy you run to if you need someone to slap you out of your stupor (figuratively speaking) and motivate you to take a leap of faith. If you are a person who hates waking up in the morning because that means you have to sign in for work in another two […]
Hurricanes, whirlpools, the Bermuda Triangle and debt traps are among the few things that must be avoided like the plague. If you are feeling boxed in by debts piling up around you, you need not lose hope, for there are thousands of people out there who have been able to emerge with dignity from debt […]
To keep yourself abreast of the developments in the sphere of your choice is one thing, and spotting market potential in an emerging idea is quite another. Topping both is the dedication and initiative to do at the age of 15. Matt Mickiewicz has the distinction of answering back to catcalls of “geek” and the […]
Do you live authentically? Are you in touch with your true self? Have you somehow placed a ceiling on your own potential without even realizing it? These questions and more are what bring people to Carrie Hensley. Carrie is a healthy lifestyles consultant, also known by some people as a health coach or spiritual guide. […]
Rob White was born and raised in a small mill town where pessimism and aggrieved resignation reigned supreme. It wasn’t until his mother gave him a copy of Dale Carnegie’s classic ‘How to Win Friends and Influence People’ that he had an epiphany of how life could be different. Overcoming negativity and ignorance, Rob battled […]
Modern technology helps us from time to time to perform our daily tasks more easily, but for “technomads” Chris Dunphy and Cherie Ve Ard, there’s no limit to the tech-driven journey. They started their adventure as a new couple on a 7-month trial run in 2007, taking their careers on the road in a tiny […]
