One of the most discouraging aspects of running online businesses is that I'm always comparing my progress to that of others. But, if the time on the trail has taught me one thing, it's that the view is still magnificent, even if you're not the first to see it.

I'm in Washington state, on a journey to heal my father wound. I thought I'd share some thoughts with you during some of my time on the trails of Mt. Rainier.

I thought I'd share some thoughts with you from the trail. As mentioned in a previous episode, I've gone on a bit of adventure to scatter my dad's ashes. It's been a moving experience and has brought some healing. As always, being out in nature allows the mind to roam, the spirit to open, and clarity to come into the space too often preoccupied by the noise of urbanism.

Here are some thoughts on the temptation to turn back when the going gets tough.

This episode was recorded before the trip to scatter my dad's ashes. I've written more and shared some pictures of the trip here https://wolfandiron.com/fatherwound

What are we to think of America in 2019? On the one hand, businesses are booming, we're not engaged in a major conflict, technology is incredible, racism and bigotry are on the decline...there are a lot of good things happening. But, everyone can feel something is off. In this episode I talk about what I think that is and how we should handle it, as men.