Do You Know What You’re Committed To?

“Every year I write down my commitments and evaluate if I need to reprioritize.” The above is something I don’t currently do but strikes a chord with me. And, even better, in order to prioritize your commitments it requires asking the larger more interesting question of “What am I committed to?” Something that is all…

Stay Curious

Are there more fence posts in Utah than people? How has Zion changed over the past 101+ years since it opened? How will Zion change in the next 50 years? Where does the water from Zion’s Narrows come from? What’s the humidity in Salt Lake City compared to Zion? How many golf courses are there…

Adventure Haiku

Adventure awaitsThe stars are bright, get out orHave life pass you by Photo by Steven Cordes on Unsplash.

Before You Make Up Your Mind

Why do we hold different views after reading the same book, email, or tweet? In short, because of unique life experiences, which, rightly so, impact how we interpret information. However, if two people read an article and are asked, “What is the author trying to convey?” there’s a “right” answer. This contrasts to how information…

10 Traits To Overcome Trauma

Congruent with the month of May, which is mental health awareness month, there’s a piece of research that’s been resurfacing in my brain. Dr. Helmreich, a sociologist, interviewed hundreds of Holocaust survivors. Surprisingly, a large number of them live, by and large, very happy lives. Although few of us have been in concentration camps, thank…