Life as a Traveling Writer
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Working Remotely or Remotely Working: Lessons Learned From a Work Week at a Climber’s Hostel
Chichidho, a climber’s hostel behind La Peña de Bernal, was my home for the last seven days. It was a test to see if mixing work and play was doable, and if so, to what extent. Continue reading Working Remotely or Remotely Working: Lessons Learned From a Work Week at a Climber’s Hostel
Lessons Learned from a Year of Blogging
I woke up this morning and realized that I’ve been blogging on a weekly basis for over a year. These are my lessons learned.
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7 Surprising Lessons from My First Climbing Trip “on Assignment”
Lessons learned, but mostly the mishaps, from my first climbing trip “on assignment.” Continue reading 7 Surprising Lessons from My First Climbing Trip “on Assignment”
I’m the Real Nostradamus: Predictions from My 13 Year Old Self
An envelope arrived at my folk’s home today. The handwriting was unmistakably mine: The characters bunch up in places, rounded letters proceed along wavy edges, and finishing marks run sloppy from a lazily lifted pen. The return address said, “ECMS / Mr. Waite” (in my hand writing). Hmm. Did I write this to myself in… … Continue reading I’m the Real Nostradamus: Predictions from My 13 Year Old Self
On the Power of Self-Respect
This week’s theme focuses on how we choose to operate in the world. Will we lead with self-respect, will we aspire to be a hero, will we let physical or mental or societal impediments limit us?
Plus, three internship opportunities with outdoor magazines. Continue reading On the Power of Self-Respect
We Are What We Do
On why we create and how to get there Hey everyone, This week’s theme is around the role of the individual in the larger context of society, and how one can come to define themselves. Also, one writer’s account of overnight success. Just kidding, it’s been over 8 years, and the progress has been quite … Continue reading We Are What We Do
31 for 31: The Grateful List
You’d think there might be big epiphanies after 31 years of existence. But that’s not the case. At least for me anyway.
Instead, I ruminate on and offer a list of 31 things I’m grateful for. Continue reading 31 for 31: The Grateful List
From a Single Cell to a Whole Lot More: Writing About Growth and Destruction
This week features larger narratives around life-and-death, the ethics of exploration, plastic, plastic everywhere, and the organic development of a climbing community. Continue reading From a Single Cell to a Whole Lot More: Writing About Growth and Destruction
An Italian Sabbatical & On Using What You Have to Tell Stories
This week centers around stories from people who decided to write their own adventure story, often by dramatically shifting their life’s path. The characters overcame self-doubts, fear, and other objections to find joy and understanding. Also super helpful tips on the very first things to think about when you start writing. Continue reading An Italian Sabbatical & On Using What You Have to Tell Stories
Aaron Gerry 