RYDER AND NICOLE ERICKSON
3 Tips for the Best School Year Yet
With summer rapidly coming to a close and the school year starting back in full swing, the excitement, and perhaps anxiety levels, are peaked at this time of the year. Early mornings, new classes, full days, and more structure all mean one thing––a new school year....
Debunking the Rumors on Mentoring
Mentoring is one of the most proactive ways to make successful strides in both your career and your life because it provides professionals with the chance to ask questions that would perhaps otherwise remain unasked and learn from one another in a supportive and...
4 Ways to Enjoy The Outdoors on The Fourth
The 4th of July is a great way to celebrate all that our amazing country has to offer, and to appreciate the freedom and opportunity we are given each and every day. There’s no better way to be festive and American on this American holiday than to get outside and...
3 Things You Didn’t Know the Outdoors Could Teach You About Yourself
Jaw-dropping landscapes aren’t just for desktop backgrounds. That’s why the most adventurous among us experience such a rush when we lace up our hiking boots and head outdoors. One of the many thrills of setting out on a new adventure is learning about the world...
How Travel Makes You a Better Person
When you stay in one spot, you get comfortable. You learn the ins and outs of your home, and you never want to leave. You feel safe. But, just like a plant relegated to an adequate pot, you never get to grow beyond your allotted space. When you travel beyond the...
3 Ways to Improve Your Mentoring Relationship
A mentoring relationship is a two-way street. It can’t be driven solely by the mentor, nor can it be totally steered by the mentee. The two must work in tandem to reach their mutual destination of personal success. If you’re looking to be a mentor, or if you’re...
Talk About The Importance of Fitness with Your Kids
The fitness habits you pick up as a kid stay with you for as long as you live. That’s not to say that you can’t overcome those learned behaviors, but it is definitely harder to move past poor fitness routines the older you get. In order to establish the right kinds...
Ode to My Old Hiking Boots
“Take a hike,” they said, snidely. But you and I knew the truth: taking a hike was exactly what we always wanted to do. To my dearest companions, my old hiking boots, I now dedicate this brief ode to you and our shared adventures over the years. My wife tells me...
