I’m trying to build an ambitious life without letting one part of it come at the expense of everything else.
I write honestly about career, money, travel, relationships, discipline, heritage, and the tradeoffs that come with figuring out what a good life actually looks like.
Real experiences, honest tradeoffs, and practical ideas you can actually use in your own life.
Featured Writing
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How Much Time Does the Army Reserve Actually Take? My Experience After Nearly 9 Years
After nearly nine years in the Army Reserve, I’ve learned that “one weekend a month and two weeks a year” can be accurate, but it doesn’t tell the whole story…
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I Bought a $730,000 Duplex and Lived in One Side. Was House Hacking Worth It?
I bought a $730,000 duplex, lived in one side and rented out the other. Nine months later, here’s what house hacking has actually cost me, what surprised me and whether…
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I Left a Higher-Paying Job for a Different Career Path
I left a job where I was successful, earned great money, and knew exactly how to win. I wanted a career that could give me more flexibility and new opportunities…
