Mountain Minute: Why you might be climbing the wrong mountain in life

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You have probably heard that life is like a mountain. And as the cliche goes, there are ups and downs in life, and there is this sense that we are working and climbing to get to our peak potential. Philosophical EngineeringHow many … Read More

Mountain Minute: What self-help really is.

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“What self-help is…” Oh, great. Self-help. I have that app with all the inspiring quotes to read every day; isn’t that good enough? And if I wanted to learn how to decipher hidden meaning and wisdom, can’t I just find … Read More

Mountain Minute: Mapping Out My Life

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I don’t remember when the hike actually would begin. It was always sort of this disordered commotion, and all of a sudden we were off on the trail, pacing forward, left foot and then right foot ahead of us. We … Read More

Mountain Minute: I don’t seem to fit in…

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At one point in my life I thought that I needed to follow along to what everyone else was doing. And at another point in my life, I was convinced that I needed to break away from the tradition as … Read More

Mountain Minute: What do you value today?

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I had always believed that the true American dream was to sing and dance on the big stage one day—that we all envisioned ourselves on TV, strolling down the red carpet, our lives made into the next reality TV show. … Read More