On Turning 18 : Lessons on the Road

On Turning 18 : Lessons on the Road

Craig and I just became 18!!! Yeah! My mind is filled with many thoughts, but one in particular is about the uncertainty and responsibility that come with the start of adulthood. In this writing, I will explore these thoughts further. A sample voter ballot, likely sent to help me prepare for the upcoming election, is sitting in front of me. It strikes me that I’m now able to vote in the upcoming election. I’m stepping into adult responsibilities. It brings to mind a story that often comes up…

Interview with Dr. Eric Leuthardt: Finding the North Star

Interview with Dr. Eric Leuthardt: Finding the North Star

I’m glad Thomas posted his introduction first because writing about my next interview took longer than I expected. Hello, readers! I’m happy you’re back on our blog. If this is your first visit, welcome! I hope you enjoy reading and become a regular! If you haven’t checked out our mission statement, please do—it explains why we started this blog and how this post fits into our journey. Life sometimes surprises you with people who can change your path. I’d read about this happening in biographies or seen it…

Why Saying ‘Yes’ to a Challenge You’ve Been Avoiding Might Be Worth It: A Personal Story

Why Saying ‘Yes’ to a Challenge You’ve Been Avoiding Might Be Worth It: A Personal Story

We have been pretty busy lately, and I think it might be a while until Craig’s next post is up. So, I thought I’d take this opportunity to introduce myself and share a recent experience with you all. Hello! I’m Thomas, co-founder of Discover Your Star and the one behind the web design. I usually work behind the scenes and nudge Craig to write up the interviews for our series—so, you probably don’t know much about me yet. Today, I want to share a personal story and ask…