The reason I love the “Boneless” as a skateboard trick is that it is insanely easy and accessible for beginners. Once you learn how to boneless, the world of skateboarding opens up to endless possibilities. It’s a simple trick that promotes infinite creative potential without even having to learn anything advanced.
Perhaps this is a good metaphor to tie into photography. The simpler and easier you make things for yourself, the more creative you become.
“There’s unlimited resources for everyone to thrive together.”
We live in an era of unprecedented abundance. With Amazon, high-speed internet, and iPhones in our pockets, we have access to virtually anything we desire: endless food options, TV shows, and products—all at our fingertips. It’s truly the greatest time to be alive.
So Now What?
In a world overflowing with instant gratification, I believe the answer lies not in accumulation, but in subtraction—removing the superfluous to find joy. This new path means:
Leaving the phone at home
Quitting social media consumption
Letting go of video games
Removing toxins like drugs and alcohol
To embrace life fully, we must step away from the unlimited earthly pleasures constantly within reach. True fulfillment comes from removing the distractions that cloud our minds and drain our energy.
Setting Higher Standards for Ourselves
To thrive, we must set higher standards. Start with your physiology—before everything else. I believe:
“A clean body makes a clean mind, which ultimately makes a clean soul.”
Treat your body like it belongs to something greater than who you think you are. In doing so, you create the foundation for a life lived with purpose and clarity.
The Adventure Awaits
The adventure of a lifetime is waiting right outside. The outdoors is where we’re meant to be, where we reconnect with our primal essence. Each day offers a new chance to become more. This journey calls for shedding preconceived notions and embracing a state of play. For me, that means dedicating myself to:
Physical movement
Photography
Weightlifting
Fasting
Meat consumption
I aspire to become more through each of these practices. Every step, every moment outside, every lift—each brings me closer to my true self. This is my path in a world of abundance: a journey defined not by what I gain, but by what I choose to let go.
