
To see that this is the 245 th post on the site, I can’t help but think about the lessons this blog has taught me. Working at the Bhu Nga Thani on Railay Beach, Thailand less than 7 months after starting this blog. That’s why it’s so remarkable that we’re still going strong in 2018! This post was originally written in 2011… That said, when it comes to seeing long term projects through, I struggle a bit.
MOMENTS IN LIFE FULL
I’m full of ideas and enthusiasm, and I always stay positive. You want to get a project off the ground? Get me involved. To be honest, I didn’t expect the site to live past the first month. I began Location Rebel to hold myself accountable for doing the things I wanted to do in my life. Originally this point was “made my first dollar online” but I realized if it weren’t for starting this blog, I never would have made that money. Related: How Backingpacking Through Europe (Without a Backpack) Changed My Life #2: Began Location Rebel Blog And if you know anything about me, you know that’s what I’m all about – having good stories. You will make it through, and chances are, you’ll have a hell of a story at the end of the day as well. Think about this as you go on your entrepreneurial journey.

When you can go with the flow, you’ll be far better off. Whether you’re at home or traveling, shit happens. This was the trip where I realized that I need very little to get by.Īlong with that, I learned that all of these mishaps are all part of the adventure. two days before I did.įor as angry as I was about this, it had a very profound impact on who I am and how I travel. It subsequently returned to my home in the U.S. The fine folks over at Air Canada had lost my bag when I arrived in Rome. It was a two-month backpacking trip that was not only cut down to 3 weeks due to employment reasons, but it also had to be experienced with next to nothing. My Ten Defining Moments in Life #1: Backpacked through Europe – Without the Backpack We'll respect your privacy and you can unsubscribe at any time. These are the things that have put me on the path that I’m on, and frankly it was some of these decisions that have shaped not only my life, but Location Rebel and this business as well.īy entering your email address you agree to receive emails from Location Rebel. Now, with those in mind, I want to share with you 12 of my most important “defining moments” in life. The list goes on, but these are some of the most common examples you’d expect.

Here are some common defining moment examples: It’s one of those times where depending on the moment, and how you react to it your life could go one direction or another. To put it more simply a defining moment is a fork in the road. The dictionary definition of a defining moment is an event that influences or changes all subsequent related occurrences. Defining Moment Examplesīefore I jump into my defining moments, I think it’s important to look at what a defining moment is and what different kinds of them are out there.

Sometimes it just takes a while to realize how important these moments are. It could be an external factor like a career or relationship change.īut a defining moment is one of those times that you know you’ll look back on and say “If it weren’t for that, things would be different.”Īs you go on your own path, you undoubtedly will have similar defining moments. Maybe you experience and injury or illness that changes your perspective in life. It could be something that changes within yourself. A defining moment in your life is an occasion where your life’s path has undeniably changed.
