Follow longing to a life of adventure & meaning. Keywords: hero’s journey, adventure, purpose, meaning, longings, Joseph Campbell, epic movies, C.S. Lewis, wake-up call Ever feel like there’s more to life than what you’re experiencing right now? Do you find yourself drawn to epic movies, superhero films, and stories of adventure and heroism? They tug on the deep stuff…

I first read The Death of Ivan Illych as an undergrad, and later assigned it to students. Recently craving fiction, I tugged the paperback from it’s snug seat on the shelf and devoured it in a single sitting. The central theme — on living a life without meaning — struck…

Trowel or roto-till — what will it take to tend your culture? People want to like their work, and many great companies have learned that organizational culture matters. A thriving culture will pay massive dividends. On the flip side, a culture full of weeds and thistles can choke out productivity. …

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“Something’s got to give,” I thought, adjusting earbuds as I logged into the umpteenth zoom call of the morning. Change is hard. I could feel stress squeezing the muscles on my neck, shoulders, and upper back. No standing desk, no clear boundaries between family time and work, and no physical…

So, you want to take your family to Europe? Excellent. You’re not crazy — well, maybe a little. It’ll be an adventure, but don’t think the experience starts when you leave the house or board the plane. You’re an intentional parent. …

If you ever visit my hometown you’ll notice several peaks that jut up from the coastal valley — ancient volcanoes dotting the landscape. One in particular offers incredible views of San Luis Obispo, the coastal range, and a glimpse of the ocean. One morning some friends and I parked at…

Another Father’s day has come and gone. It was my sixth with kids, and I got to spend some time teaching my six year old son to surf. We waded out, he settled onto the board, and I pushed his board into wave after wave for over an hour. Some…