Category: Ask Colin

Colin, How do I decide what to do with my life? I’m 24 and having a quarter-life crisis and what I’m doing now isn’t working. Ren — Hey Ren- This is a big question with no universal answer. You’re not…

Hi Colin, As a big fan of your podcast, various newsletters, and general thinking/perspectives, I wanted to ask a quick question. What questions do you use to guide you when plan A, that you might have invested a lot of…

I have been thinking about this question a lot for the past few years as I’ve witnessed the Gen Zs reach adulthood. The social differences between us astounds me. I have a mild case of aspergers and I approach social…

When you’re on the road, what do you do, food-wise? The biggest problem I’m seeing is that I’ll have to buy minimal cookwear and then sell or donate it before the next location. I’ve only got 2 backpacks and I’ll…

Hey Colin! I dropped you a line over a year ago about how I was leaving my stressful job for a less stressful job that afforded me more time to do those things that I loved. Since then I have…

Hey Colin! I hope this finds you well. I am a follower of yours and also had the luck to listen at you, buy a couple of books, and hug you in London. I’ve just finished listening to your episode…

Hey Colin, I tend to turn everything I approach in life into a project and take the fun out of it. I am learning how to be a kid and find joy in the process. I want to ask you…

Hi Colin, I’m in a relationship where my significant other earns substantially more than I do. He brought up a prenup and how assets would be divided in the case of a divorce. I’ve reiterated multiple times I’m in this…

Hey Colin,  A little over 3 months ago I discovered minimalism, I watched the documentary, Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things, I saw you and I turned to my partner and said I wish I had traveled, as if…

Do you have any tips or advice for a first time solo traveller going to another country with a totally different language? Sandi — Hey Sandi- Good on you for deciding to travel solo! There’s a lot to be gained…