How many people do you know that are miserable in their job, but stick around because of the money/benefits/stability it affords? No one grows up dreaming about working long hours, having no control over their schedule or being under appreciated...so why do so many people put up with it? Because stepping out on a limb to follow your real dream can be scary. In America we derive so much of our identity by what we do to make money. Notice I said money, not a living. There is a difference. Think about it, if someone asks you to describe yourself do you say "I'm a school teacher" or "I'm a reader" or more appropriately... "I'm a pilot" or "I'm an adventurer." What we do has somehow become synonymous with who we are, so striking out on a different path can sometimes feel like losing your sense of identity.
That's why I'm really proud of my friend and fellow climber Kevin. He works as an airline pilot and he does a really good job at a really hard job, but he's ridden that bus to the end of the line and he's ready to make a change. So instead of languishing in a job he is no longer passionate about for another 20 years he's done a lot of hard work to realize a new dream in the outdoor industry. Kevin is taking a chance on the American dream and opening up his own business, Take a Hike GPS.
Kevin is passionate about hiking, climbing and spending time in the great outdoors and he's combining that passion with his expert knowledge of technology to get help people "find your adventure with GPS." His company specializes in all kinds of hand held GPS devices that can help you get from point A to point B whether your in the middle of the woods or downtown in an unfamiliar city. Not just selling them but helping people choose the right model and learn how to use them with an extensive library of tutorial and how to videos. If you're like me and you manage to get lost even in your own backyard you might want to consider investing in one, and if you do I encourage you to get it from Take a Hike. Support a guy who is following his dreams.
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