From an objective standpoint, I had a great life before I took mushrooms in Mexico. I was a newly minted digital nomad and high on life. The Mexican food, people, expat circles, and lifestyle had me in a trance. Even though I only had one architecture client (my previous boss)…

If you are reading this article, either you have taken psychedelics already or are curious about them. Some people have been on the fence for years about taking psychedelics, and the following are the most common objections to tripping: You Are Afraid You Will Have a Bad Trip There are 3 primary conditions that can potentially cause a bad…

In July 2021, I took a high dose of psilocybin mushrooms in a remote mountain village in Mexico. San Jose del Pacifico is a well known destination for travelers to heal from trauma or find their purpose in life. I had previous experiences with psychedelics, usually tripping in a non…

Single People Do Not Buy Tiny Homes I designed 30+ custom tiny homes, which were shipped all over the U.S. Not one client was a single person. The reasoning behind this I can only speculate, but it has to do with where you can legally park them. Single people want to live in urban centers and get…

I am not a medical professional. Do your own due diligence on the health risks of psychedelics and the legality in your jurisdiction. This story is based on my anecdotal experience, and is not a recommendation to take any drug. I decided to learn the Finnish language after taking psilocybin…

In July 2017 when I was 26, I embarked on a once in a lifetime expedition to climb Denali in Alaska at 20,310 ft (6,190 m). Denali is the highest peak in North America and one of the 7 summits. The expedition takes 3 weeks and you have to carry…

We all know that full immersion is the fastest way to learn a language, but what if your target language is on the other side of the planet? In my case, it would be very difficult to find a Finnish speaking community in the U.S. The solution is the natural…

Over the past few months, I’ve had seemingly no energy. While there may be a multitude of factors making me tired, I recall having the best energy of my life when I previously went off coffee in 2017. …

I am excited for the future of this self discovery, yet I know there is a ton of work ahead. We all live in false realities to some extent, where we rationalize our actions as being meaningful and productive. By rationalizing everything, we lose the ability to be introspective and…