Comments on: What Hitchhiking Across America Taught Me about Taking Business Risks

By: David

David — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 22:37:33 +0000

I read in this that regardless of what happened you trusted it would suffice. Non attachment to the outcome. That is truly freedom, live in the moment. An excellent posts, thank you for sharing it.

By: Ryder Ross

Ryder Ross — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 23:33:22 +0000

Something Will Always Work Out.
I live by that rule. Everything always works out eventually and thats why I have such a great outlook on life I’m glad to see someone else does too.

By: Noah "Like The Ark"

Noah "Like The Ark" — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 19:56:46 +0000

WTF. That is Nucking Futs. That is totally cool. crazy as shit but cool. Respect.

By: jeannie springer

jeannie springer — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 19:18:07 +0000

Thanks for the freedom story. I rarely speak about my hitchhiking trip from Calif. to Jackson, Mississippi when I was 9 yrs. old, mainly because no one sees the tremendous benefit the freedom and complete self-relience had on me. I also learned, as you did, that life or something was always with me and I could listen and find which ride to take or what direction to walk. I learned I had to trust that to continue in safety. Looking back now I realize what a trememdous difference it has made in my outlook.As you say, back in captivity. What a great way to describe it. Thank you, Jeannie

By: erin

erin — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 21:48:49 +0000

christine, first of all, i have to say that i am so glad you now have your own blog. i like cbg, but i LOVE yours.
i’m so glad you wrote on this subject. it’s been lurking in my mind this week. specifically, how i felt i had no boundaries when i first thought of durtbagz and how that has changed at this point, after going through all of the junk to get it rolling. i’ve been thinking about how to get back to that mind set, that i can do/try/accomplish pretty much whatever i want to with this company. it’s kind of hard. i’m a bit jaded after all of the setbacks and the limitations on the parts that i have to have to make it work (screen printers, web developers…). things were much more fun when i had my fearless mindset and that is where i want to be. thanks for this post.

By: Christine

Christine — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 02:07:21 +0000

Oh wow Dave - I think your comment says it all… chasing money can leave you so empty - I admit, I’ve chased the wrong thing for far too many years. I am learning that to be TRULY successful and fulfilled, you must first DISCOVER your passions and then set out the achieve them no matter what - then I’m convinced that the greatest success ever will follow.

Thanks!
Christine

By: Dave Askaripour

Dave Askaripour — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 21:15:03 +0000

Amazing post. Thank you so much for sharing this story with us. I, too, watch the sort of freedom you discussed. It’s so, so draining trying to chase money… but if we follow our passions, anything is possible. Keep on doing what you’re doing!!

Best,
Dave

By: Christine

Christine — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 04:09:54 +0000

Drasko - I am so thrilled for you! You are going to have so many incredible adventures…wow. I feel like I learned more important things on this trip than during my entire 4 years in college.

Thank you so much for your kind words ~

Christine

By: Drasko

Drasko — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 22:21:36 +0000

Wow what a great post. I usually just lurk around and read the blogs but this post really stirred up something inside. Considering I am 22 and about to finish college and planning a big trip to Australia and Asia (I reside in Canada) I cant help but think of the adventures ahead.

I’m starting to love your blog more and more by the day and its posts like this that do it for me. Awesome job.

By: Christine

Christine — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 20:54:01 +0000

@ Bob: I hear ya - It was a little difficult to pull out of that situation - but definitely worth it. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. But I don’t think it’s ever too late to have some mini adventures, even if they aren’t to this extreme. Even a week where you commit to going somewhere completely different and allowing adventure to happen can be just as exciting - don’t you think?

@ Tara: Wow Tara - that sounds incredible… I’ve been needing to put things into perspective for a while now too - that is one of the reasons I decided to get into the travel business with http://www.lifestylevacationing.com. Travel and adventures used to be such a huge part of my existence and then came to a screeching halt. I need that back in order to live my best life.

I’ve read your blog and I think its so cool that you continue to travel even now with triplets! You’re awesome.

Christine