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You write in order to change the world…. The world changes according to the way people see it, and if you alter, even by a millimeter, the way people look at reality, then you can change it.” -James Baldwin
Manifesto
If you’re new here, start with my free PDF manifesto, A Brief Guide to World Domination. There is also a resource page with reviews from bloggers, a video update, and more information.
International Travel
I have been traveling to far-off places for most of my life, although in the past five years I’ve increased the pace. You can read about my trips on the master list of where I’ve been or in the trip reports archives.
These essays provide an introduction to my thinking about travel:
- 100 Countries or an S.U.V.? A few years ago, I calculated the cost of visiting 100 countries and determined that it would equal the cost of a large car. Which would you choose?
- A Short Narration of my Travels So Far. Everywhere I went prior to beginning this web site in February 2008.
- Why You Should Quit Your Job and Travel Around the World. A short manifesto for the values of international travel versus traditional work.
Personal Development
I am an individualist who believes in a philosophy built on achieving great things for yourself while serving others at the same time. These essays provide an introduction to my thinking about personal development and life design:
- How To Respond to Critics. When you set out to change the world, critics will inevitably try to stop you. Here’s how you deal with them.
- The Decision To Be Remarkable. You only get one life. You can be average like most people, or you can really do something great.
- Creating and Living By Your Own List of Values. Your values are your own, but make sure you know what they are.
Work and Entrepreneurship
I haven’t worked a full-time job in more than 10 years, preferring to earn a living in a variety of unconventional ways. From 2002-2006 I was a volunteer executive for a medical charity in West Africa.
These essays provide an introduction to my thinking about work and entrepreneurship:
- How To Stand Out in Any Job. The clear alternative to showing up and ambling through a workday.
- The Flip Side of Entrepreneurship and Freedom. Freedom is the greatest benefit to working for yourself, but it also presents challenges of its own.
- Do You Want a Business or a Job? Why creating your own assets are better than buying into someone else’s idea of your business.
Guest Writing
My writing has appeared around the web on Zen Habits, Get Rich Slowly, ProBlogger, International Affairs Quarterly, and a few academic journals.
Some of the articles include:
The Nonconformists’ Guide to Personal Finance
Creating a Life of Gratitude
Blogging and Insecurity
Complete Archive
View the full Art of Nonconformity archive by topic below:
Entrepreneurship, Gratitude, Life, Nonconformity, Personal Development, Travel, Trip Reports, Site Updates, Unusual Experiences, Work, World Domination
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