This Time It's Personal!

September 29, 2013 by Eddie Colbeth in Why

I took a break from blogging about empowering people via human motivation, innovation, building better workplaces and whatnot in May of 2012. Since then, I started a business, ended a long term relationship, ended a business, went traveling in Southeast Asia, took a TEFL course, fell in love, moved to Thailand and got a job: teaching blogging to high school students, and fell out of love.

Parting is Such Sweet Sorrow

February 06, 2013 by Eddie Colbeth in Travel, Why

Starting over is bittersweet. The joy of moving to a new place is like an a hot fudge sunday and the sadness of leaving someplace that’s been one of the best places I’ve ever lived is like eating overcooked steak. If you know me, you know how much I hate steak that is not very rare.

Time, Travel and Priorities

January 13, 2013 by Eddie Colbeth in Travel

Why don’t more people make the time for long term travel? I have taken a half dozen trips that were at least 2 months long and one that lasted for 6 months. 90% of my friends and family have never taken more than 2 weeks off at once. The average American is lucky to get 2 weeks off a year.

Be Grateful!

November 24, 2010 by Eddie Colbeth in Why

What are you grateful for? Do you like your family, your friends, your job, your dog? Do you have enough food to eat, a roof over your head or interesting challenges to pursue? Being grateful is a symptom of having enough, of your cup being at least half full. If you’re grateful, chances are your content and possibly happy.

Back to Reality Camp

September 10, 2010 by Eddie Colbeth in Why

I don’t do things halfway and seldom check to see how deep the water is before diving in. I’ve been going to Burning Man since 2002, when a friend told me about it during a camping trip in Death Valley. I’ve been volunteering for Burning Man year round since 2002. My entire life, with the exception of my work life, has revolved around burning man. I’ve not missed a burn since I started going. Those are my people; it’s the first time in my life that I felt like I fit in. Being involved so deeply has served me well.

Who, What, Where, Why and How?

May 13, 2010 by Eddie Colbeth in Why

Thanks for stopping by! I’m Eddie Colbeth and this blog is for you. Please feel free to chime in with your ideas, likes, dislikes and requests or whatnot. I’ll do what I can. For the last few years I’ve been asking myself what’s next? How can I be more helpful? How can I find more meaningful work? How can I affect positive change in the world?