So I found another great blog that I wanted to share. It's written by Alexis Grant, an amazing young writer who took the leap and traveled to Africa for 6 months which launched a book, blog, and brand. She encourages people to not only travel, but stop trying to chase the American Dream.
She is against owning a home in your 20s and 30s, doesn't agree with the 9-to-5 mentality of our country, and doesn't want to wait until retirement to travel the world. She knows what she wants, and she goes after it. Her priorities are traveling, writing, reading, and inspiring others while offering a supportive voice.
I am in awe of her chutzpah (in the highest form of praise). I imagine it can't be easy to be a strong, independent woman who adamantly voices against people living their lives based on a predescribed ideal of what success and happiness mean. I know I have had people balk at my husband and I's decision to quit both of our jobs and start writing full-time.
Alexis blog suggests everyone to be bold. Dream big, then go after those dreams. Take that vacation even if you think you can't afford it. The truth is, you can't afford not to. Money will always be tight, but it's all about priorities. Shop or eat out less. Don't splurge on stuff--spend on experiences. Don't just do something because it's what everyone else does.
And read Alexis Grant's blog, The Traveling Writer, to inspire you along the way and hold you accountable to your goals. Treat her blog as a frequent reminder of what you want out of life, and then figure out how to create that life for yourself.
Don't waste another day living in unhappiness. Life, as we all know good and well, is just too short.