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Day 9: Being Humble in a Friend's Garage

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A MOMENT TO CONSIDER

Visiting his wife's longtime friend in Des Moines, Kefei hears a story of movement from scientific work into business and adventurous travel. The friend's current project is rebuilding a travel van with detailed improvements for future journeys.

Standing in the garage, Kefei reconsiders his own idea of being a trailblazer. The encounter highlights the preparation, practical skill, and willingness to face uncertainty that can sit behind an apparently free and adventurous life.

A reading note on the published post. The complete piece, photographs, and conversation are on Koffeemocha.

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TAKE IT WITH YOU

Whose quiet, practical work has expanded your idea of what an adventurous life requires?

A question to carry into your day, or your next conversation over coffee.

Published Jul 6, 2024. Reading time estimated at 220 words per minute.
Source: Being Bold by Kefei Wang ↗

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