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23
Jul
From DMT to Divine Liturgy: What Psychedelics Showed Me About Spiritual Warfare

From DMT to Divine Liturgy: What Psychedelics Showed Me About Spiritual Warfare

Why I Left the New Age for the Ancient Faith
9 min read
15
Jul
Anywhere but Here: 5 Brutally Honest Questions to Tell If You’re Escaping or Exploring

Anywhere but Here: 5 Brutally Honest Questions to Tell If You’re Escaping or Exploring

In my last article, I described my first solo trip to Peru. I talked about what I learned, and how
7 min read
15
Jul
VIDEO: I Traveled to Peru Alone - Here's What Happened

VIDEO: I Traveled to Peru Alone - Here's What Happened

Three weeks. One backpack. No backup plan.
09
Jul
This Is What Happens When You Travel Solo — And Why Every Man Should Do It

This Is What Happens When You Travel Solo — And Why Every Man Should Do It

No tour groups. No vacation packages. No resorts. Just you, your wits, and miles of possibility.
11 min read
01
Jul
A Career Path Nobody Knows About

A Career Path Nobody Knows About

Land Surveying: A Hidden Trade That’s Ripe for the Taking
10 min read
25
Jun
The Reluctant Prophet I Chose as My Patron Saint

The Reluctant Prophet I Chose as My Patron Saint

Because Nobody Wants to Go to Nineveh
8 min read
18
Jun
Stuck in Life? Go Where It’s Hard, Cold, and Unforgiving

Stuck in Life? Go Where It’s Hard, Cold, and Unforgiving

How Dangerous Work Saved Me from Debt and Weakness
10 min read
11
Jun
I Built My Dream Home Gym in a Spare Bedroom — Here's the Full Breakdown

I Built My Dream Home Gym in a Spare Bedroom — Here's the Full Breakdown

From power rack to mirrors—exact gear, costs, and lessons learned.
6 min read
06
Jun
Stepping Stones: Outgrowing Your Online Gurus

Stepping Stones: Outgrowing Your Online Gurus

The advice that brought you here won't take you any further
4 min read
30
May
In and Out of the Gym? Here's Why You Can't Stay Consistent - and 11 Tips to Fix It

In and Out of the Gym? Here's Why You Can't Stay Consistent - and 11 Tips to Fix It

Because Consistency Builds Results
8 min read