Levi Stiles Levi Stiles

Life’s Short, Take Action

It all begins with an idea.

Sitting in the library in 2012, the faint scent of paper, knee-deep in research, jotting down pack weights for backpacking gear.

This was my way of making a promise to myself: "Do what you say you're going to do."

I’d grab my journal and start writing down my goals. This is where my story began and less than a year later, I was standing in Brooklyn, gearing up for a 3000-mile walk from New York, New York to Santa Monica, California. Crazy, but that's just the start.

Marriage, a cozy 140 square foot home built with the help of an amazing community of friends, a move to an expensive city – each milestone fueled by an initial commitment. It all started with a pencil and paper.

Now, it's your turn. Write your story. Commit your dreams to paper, keep those promises to yourself and do what you say you are going to do. It's a journey worth taking.

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