I love exploring new places.  Whether I’m searching for new hunting grounds, hiking into mountain lakes, or traveling for business, I rarely visit the same place twice. New experiences are what keep me alive. Sadly, I’m also a full time college student, and basically broke. This makes traveling difficult. in spite of that, I have... Read More

Gyms are bound to be filled to the brim in the coming weeks. Scores of hopeful, resolved individuals will flock to them for the first few weeks of the year, determined to stick to their New Year’s Resolutions. And I hope you are among them! But… motivations tend to die out quickly.  And besides, a... Read More

Happy 2024! I hope you are all as excited about this year as I am. I’m not much of a New Year’s Resolution guy, but I have a few ideas scribbled on a list that I hope will make my year a success. I’m guessing you have a list of goals too, even if it... Read More

Not to stress anyone out, but it is nearly 2024. As with any change in life, this means new opportunities, new challenges, and new chances to prove ourselves. Regardless of whether we conquered life in 2023 or vice versa, its time to be moving on. This simple act of moving forward without baggage from the... Read More

Christmas is right around the corner, and as such, productivity is at its yearly low.  Luckily for us, this magical time between the second week of December and the new year is universally accepted as an appropriate time to eat way too much food, work far too little, and spend too much money. If you... Read More

Back in September, I wrote a Biz Tip about goal-setting. I shared my goal of arrowing a mature bull elk here in my home state of Idaho. Well, archery elk season ended about 2 months ago and my freezer is looking suspiciously empty. Yes, its true, the elk won again. Since I started elk hunting... Read More

Are you a human being? Yes? Then you’ve probably given at least some thought to starting your own podcast. According to Podcast Index, there are over 5 million active podcasts around today. There’s never been a better to time to share your unique perspective than right now. Plus, as writers, photographers, and creatives, starting a... Read More

In this digital era, it seems impossible to make it through a day without being inundated with senseless information. No matter where we go, somebody is vying for our attention. Companies promise quick fixes, shortcuts, and life hacks. If you’re like me, you ignore 99% of ads simply because there isn’t enough time to process... Read More

Back in high school, I had an English teacher who would always say “there’s no such thing as a great writer, there are only great editors.”  In all honesty, I don’t remember much of what I learned from that time, but this line always stuck with me. The same teacher would also consistently remind her... Read More

Opportunity cost is often associated with executive decisions, business situations, and stock options.  Its true, understanding opportunity cost is essential in these areas of professional life, but it can also be applied to your own personal life. Understanding the opportunity cost of the decisions you make can be life-changing. What stood out to me in... Read More