If we haven’t met, I’m Bryce (@BrycecCTravels).

But real quick — I need to say something before Zak notices I snuck into his newsletter.

You’ve probably seen his stuff. The slow, quiet mornings. The sunrises on the beach. That 5AM walk aesthetic that somehow makes you want to go to bed earlier.

It’s beautiful. It’s real. But it’s not always glamorous.

So here’s my question for you:

What would your life look like if you actually decided to maximize it?

Would it be filled with 12-hour editing days and too many Instagram notifications?

Would it be buried with the same old - day in and day out?

I think there are 2 parts to truly living:

1. The Everyday Moments

Zak lives for this.
(He’s probably watching the sunrise as I type this.)

But he’s right — life isn’t a constant highlight reel. It’s not always cross-country camping trips or dreamy New Zealand sunrises.

It’s making the little stuff matter.

A morning walk without your phone.
A coffee in silence before the day begins.
A run at sunrise just to feel alive.

These tiny things build a big, beautiful life — one day at a time.

2. The Big Shifts

When Zak and I were catching up recently (over overpriced espresso), we talked about how important the big shakeups are.

Sometimes, no matter how many sunsets you catch or coffees you sip, something inside still feels off.

That’s when you take the leap.

Not metaphorically leaving your life behind — but rather shaking up your entire world; leaving the comfort of routine; of a sure bank account, departing from expectations placed on you.

Or maybe just pulling a U-turn on the path you're on.

So book the trip. Take the sabbatical. Drive until you lose service.

Whatever it is, do something that reminds you you’re alive.

So wherever you are right now… maybe the answer isn’t far away.

Maybe it’s in your next step. Or your next choice.

Maximize life.

And hey, if you’re wondering how to start your own adventure but aren’t sure how, or just want to hear a good “camping-in-a-blizzard-after-hitchhiking” story, following along below.

I share my adventures to inspire people like you to make yours.

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— Bryce (@brycectravels)

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Why something always feels "off"

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Doing this changed my mornings forever:

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