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After four months on the road, what’s next?

It’s hard to believe it’s been 4 months since taking off for Iceland. The last 16 weeks have completely challenged my preconceptions of what long-term travel would be like.

Before starting this trip of a lifetime, I wrote about preparing for a sabbatical and the importance of outlining key results. It’s not a vacation, but a strategic investment in your life and photography.

So what do you do when you’ve accomplished most of your sabbatical goals? “I want to expand my photography portfolio” isn’t enough anymore, because it leads to just that: an expanded portfolio. Nothing more.

A few days ago I flew back to the USA to recharge, reevaluate and celebrate everything that’s happened in four months on the road. What’s next? I don’t know. I have countless stunning countries on my bucket list, but no goals to accompany them. I don’t work well that way.

Ironically, you can get stuck in a comfort zone when you’re constantly on the road. In the pursuit to never stop growing, sometimes leaving your comfort zone means taking an exit. And that’s okay!

I wouldn’t trade these last 4 months for anything, because I gained much more than beautiful photos. I brought back what you can’t put a price on: perspective and a changed mind. That’s a worthwhile investment, no matter what’s next.

“If you can change your mind, you can change your life.”

—William James

Is it time for you to take the next exit?

Nightscapes 🌌

En brief 💨

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Nerding out 🤓

Happy trekking 🌲

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