Quality Versus Quantity: Why Less Can Be More Posted On by Tuesday, April 20, 2021 by Stephan D. Aarstol "There are two types of people in this world. Those who allow money to define their lives, and those who seek adventure to enrich their lives…Become the latter.” Read More
It's Not The Mountain We Conquer, But Ourselves Posted On by Wednesday, March 24, 2021 by Stephan D. Aarstol What draws certain people to seek adventure? To try new things; to learn a new skill; to challenge their abilities; to push beyond their limits? Read More
10 Things You Learn Traveling That They Don't Teach You In School Posted On by Monday, February 22, 2021 by Stephan D. Aarstol Traveling makes you feel alive in so many ways. It allows you to experience new things and to break down barriers that exist in your own mind. Traveling can also teach you a lot about yourself and the world around you; things you don't learn in school or by staying in your bubble. Read More
How To Travel The World On A Budget Posted On by Saturday, January 23, 2021 by Stephan D. Aarstol Do you have a long bucket list of places you want to visit yet you haven’t packed your bags in far too long because you’re strapped for cash? Well dust off your suitcase and start planning your next adventure... just because you’re on a budget, doesn’t mean you can’t travel! Read More
Radical Boredom: Why You Need It In Your Life Posted On by Thursday, December 24, 2020 by Stephan D. Aarstol In this multi-screen reality, you may have already lived you last bored moment. We live in an age of constant connectivity - very few people have time for boredom. However, psychologists argue that we need boredom in our lives to cultivate creative thinking and bright ideas. Read More
Selflessness... The Art Of Putting Others First Posted On by Tuesday, November 24, 2020 by Stephan D. Aarstol Today, there is such an indiscrete thirst that our society shares of having to boast personal glory through email blasts and social media. I do my best to mirror Tilman’s audage regarding self promotion. I stumbled upon his words and became enthralled with how his rare selfless character was embodied. Read More
Solitude Posted On by Sunday, October 25, 2020 by Stephan D. Aarstol The official definition of solitude is, “A state of seclusion or isolation, specifically a lack of contact with people”. Read More
San Diego Paddle Board Icon: Tower SUP Posted On by Thursday, July 16, 2020 by Stephan D. Aarstol Founded in 2010 and created with the simple idea of selling the best quality paddle boards on the market for the cheapest price, Tower Paddle Boards has become a San Diego paddle board icon. Read More
How to Stay Excited About Being Alive, Inspiration for Your Soul Posted On by Monday, April 1, 2019 by Stephan D. Aarstol So how do we stay excited about being alive in the face of all the challenges that life presents? We build ourselves a bag of inspirational tricks, that’s what. Here are a few to get you back on the track of a life lived well - full of joy, enthusiasm and excitement. Read More
The 60-40 Rule of Happiness: May The Odds Be Ever In Your Favor Posted On by Wednesday, June 1, 2016 by Stephan D. Aarstol Martin Seligman, father of the fascinating field of positive psychology, says that while it’s true that 60% of our happiness is dictated by our genetics and environment, a full 40% is entirely under our own control. Read More