My father was an outdoorsman, and I grew up following him into the woods of Maine—fishing, hunting, and learning what it meant to be present in nature and embrace adventure. 

Over time, life got busy. Work, responsibilities, and injuries took their toll. I got out of shape, and like many people, I lost some of that vital connection to the outdoors. 

But that’s not how I want the story to end. 

At 58, I realized something important. I wasn’t preparing for retirement—I was merely preparing to sit still and grow old. Overweight and out of shape, I found myself comfortable, just going through the motions. 

So I started making changes. I worked on losing weight, getting stronger, and planning a life on the road filled with boondocking adventures. I began building a camper setup for our future and learned what retirement actually costs. 

No fake guru nonsense—just my honest journey of resetting my life in real time. 

Now, my wife Jeni and I are focused on rebuilding everything—my health, our finances, and our dream to eventually live and travel full-time, exploring the outdoors together.