by David Brown | Oct 20, 2026 | The Road and Outdoors |
We were sitting at a fire, and nobody was talking. We both knew there was hardship there, and neither of us was saying anything about it. Then, with tears streaming down his face, all the weight he had been carrying opened up and came out. Nobody had asked him how he...
by David Brown | Jun 17, 2025 | The Road and Outdoors |
Everyone talks about “command presence.” But what does it actually look like in the real world—outside of a classroom or crisis? You don’t need to ride a motorcycle to understand this. The road just happens to be where I learned one of my most valuable lessons in...
by David Brown | May 20, 2025 | The Road and Outdoors |
The wind cuts across my neck as I lean into a curve, throttle steady, mind quiet. This is where I do my best thinking—inside a helmet, on the road. There’s a lot the world can teach you from the seat of a motorcycle—if you’re willing to listen. From understanding your...
by David Brown | Apr 22, 2025 | The Road and Outdoors |
There is a kind of freedom that those who experience it know intimately. It is the union of man and machine, man and earth, man and himself. It is a freedom that cannot be replaced or replicated by any other means—the freedom of solo riding a motorcycle. The wind...
by David Brown | Aug 27, 2024 | The Road and Outdoors |
Choosing one’s socks is typically a low decision-making priority for the average person daily. It usually falls somewhere between deciding to wake up and shower vs. pushing the snooze button and which type of bagel to order on their way to the office. Unless, of...
by David Brown | Aug 20, 2024 | The Road and Outdoors |
There is a common misconception that leadership can be given or bestowed upon someone. We often think of leaders as individuals who are born with certain innate qualities that make them stand out from the rest. However, when we look at the wilderness, we realize that...
