Fearless Dream
reflections of a pragmatic optimist, lover of freedom.
The No Fear Pioneer
Join me for a celebratory look at Frontiers past, present, and future — as we mull over risk, opportunity, and freedom from a Pioneer’s perspective.
Episode 5 - Wilderness
July 3, 2014 — 6 minutes
Sometimes, despite your best laid plans and unyielding determination to succeed, you may find yourself lost in an unforgiving wilderness. The ability to recognize your own mistakes, learn from failure, and course-correct are are our topics for this episode.
Episode 4 - Independence Day
July 4, 2013 — 5 minutes
What drives some to leave relative safety and comfort behind — to strike out on their own for the possibility of achieving something greater? It’s Independence Day, and The No Fear Pioneer … is back!
Episode 3 - The Next Frontier
February 1, 2013 — 10 minutes
If there’s an inescapable historic cycle that drives people to new frontiers, where are today’s pioneers to go? It’s time to get down to brass tacks about the future, on The No Fear Pioneer.
Episode 2 - Risk vs. Gambling
January 9, 2013 — 10 minutes
What’s the difference between willingness to embrace risk, and an appetite for simple gambling? The distinction, and its implications for those who stake their lives or fortunes on an inherently risky endeavor, are our topics for this second episode.
Episode 1 - Introduction
December 19, 2012 — 13 minutes
What are the essential traits that make a Pioneer, and where do today’s pioneers belong? Our ties to frontiers past, and our changing attitudes toward Risk, Opportunity, and the Frontier Life are the topics of this first episode.