Three Elements of a Healthy Lifestyle

You are the director of your own adventures, so never settle for being a spectator or a supporting character in your own life.

Develop the imagination to create a life worth living, the courage to direct it with intention, and the willingness to step into the leading role.

Every decision you make becomes another scene.

Every challenge moves the plot forward.

Every adventure reveals more of the person you're becoming.

No one else can create your script. They can inspire you, encourage you, and occasionally walk beside you, but they can't create the life you're meant to live.

The good news is that most people are too busy living their own stories to spend much time judging yours. You don't need their approval, and you don't need their permission.

Your adventure isn't waiting for permission.

It's waiting for you.

So write boldly.

Live curiously.

Keep moving forward.

Why Some Adventures Refuse to Leave You Alone

Louisiana Bikepacking Adventure

During November I’m loading up my camping gear, bike and supplies then heading out to Woodworth, Louisiana for a bikepacking trip.

Just think, gravel riding, camping in a beautiful national forest under the Louisiana stars, enjoying real Gumbo and great stories.

I’m joining fellow adventurers for a, relaxed bikepacking experience through Kisatchie National Forest, featuring a scenic gravel loop and a campout at Valentine Lake.

Hosted by the Bikepacking Roots community, this non-competitive adventure welcomes both newcomers and experienced bikepackers. It's an opportunity to explore new trails, develop skills, make friends, and enjoy the camaraderie that makes bikepacking special.

No racing. No pressure. Just bikes, camping, good company, and the freedom to explore.

Click on the image to download the November issue of New Horizons publication.

What’s My Next Adventure?

What is Strides and Rides?

Strides are the steps we take under our own power. They might be a morning walk, a mountain hike, a workout, or simply the decision to get up and move. Every stride is a choice to invest in your health, your resilience, and the person you’re becoming. Progress isn’t measured by speed. It’s measured by the willingness to keep taking the next step.

Rides are the journeys that carry us farther. Whether it’s a leisurely ride through your neighborhood, a gravel road you’ve never explored, or a bicycle adventure across the country, every ride is an invitation to discover something new. Adventure isn’t measured in miles. It’s measured in curiosity, courage, and the experiences that change us along the way.

Together, Strides and Rides is more than running, walking or cycling.

It’s a philosophy of living.

It’s the belief that movement has the power to transform not only our bodies, but also our minds, our relationships, and our outlook on life.

It’s about choosing to move with intention instead of standing still through habit.

Because every stride, every ride, and every decision to keep moving becomes part of the story of who you’re becoming.

Move with purpose. Explore with curiosity. Live the adventure.

Retirement Out Loud Chapter

Retirement gives us something we've spent much of our lives wishing for: the freedom to choose how we spend our time.

It's an opportunity to follow our curiosity, remain open to new experiences, and pursue adventures we may never have considered.

But having more free time doesn't automatically create a more interesting life. We have to participate in creating one.

Curiosity opens possibilities. Openness makes us willing to try. Adventure puts us in motion.

Retirement isn't about settling into who we've been. It's about discovering who we can still become.

The opportunity isn't simply to enjoy more years. It's to keep expanding our lives with the years we have.

Why Being Fit and Healthy is the Gateway to Opportunity

The Director of Your Own Adventures