Seeking Authenticity: Essays and Stories on Values and Travels

I absolutely loved 'Seeking Authenticity' and highly recommend it to anyone looking for inspiration and guidance on living a meaningful life. This book is particularly relevant to young adults who are struggling with the fear of exploring and taking risks.Through his personal stories and reflections on values and travels, Flint Mitchel offers practical advice on how to overcome fear and live a more authentic life. He doesn't just tell you what to do – he shows you how to do it. His writing is clear, engaging, and thought-provoking, making this book a pleasure to read.What I appreciate most about this book is how relatable it is. The author speaks directly to the reader, sharing his own experiences and struggles. He doesn't sugarcoat the challenges of exploring and taking risks, but he provides valuable insights and guidance on how to overcome them.If you're struggling with the fear of exploring and taking risks, this book is a must-read. It will inspire you to take action and pursue your passions, while also providing practical advice on how to do so. And if you're looking for the perfect gift for a young adult in your life, look no further than 'Seeking Authenticity' – it's a game-changer!

Take the year-long adventurous ride with author, Flint Mitchell as he surfs and hikes from Canada to Australia!Seeking Authenticity is a transformative read for all types of nonfiction readers.Flint shares his journey with detailed descriptions while intertwining philosophical principles, honest expression, and a nice side of humor.As he shares on the back of the book, this book is for you if you…Enjoy the musings of Viktor Frankl, Ralph Waldo Emerson, or David Goggins, or if you are distressed about the amount of time you spend doing inconsequential bullshit, then this book will help you steer away from anything you feel trivial, focus on your ambitions, and set yourself on a path toward meaning.Super well said, Flint!If you ever saw the movie, In The Wild and enjoyed it, then this book will sit well with you, too.Flint detaches from society to seek his authenticity and lets the wind take him.Through this collection of essays and stories, you will learn about the values and principles that Flint believes are most important to focus on.I bet you will find some light in your own life through reading about his travels.Pop it open and enjoy the ride!

I don't say this lightly, but reading this book created such a positive, insightful outlook on my life. I am not one for writing book reviews, but it would be a missed opportunity to not write a review for this book. As our days can become ordinary and mundane, this book helps you open up your mind to the limitless experiences that life has to offer. Not all of us can travel to coastal lands or take off work to island hop, but this book lets you realize the beauty in the world right around us. After reading this book, I have become incapsulated in seeking the little adventures in the city I live in.Flint offers a unique perspective on not becoming stagnant and really finding value in life. This is not a tale of easy adventures and thoughtless trips, this book is about Flint's trials and tribulations, with a hint of sarcasm that anyone can easily relate to. If you need a reason to jump start your adventurous mind, especially after these crazy 2 years, then pick up this book and you will be pleasantly surprised by your growing imagination and personal drive to seek authentic adventures.

I feel like this book was written by the beloved nephew of Ralph Waldo Emerson.It’s not what you might expect from a twenty-something surfing enthusiast.But it is what you might expect from a world-traveling young inventor with several patents to his name.Is it possible this could be required reading for my grandkids? Seems like a good candidate for either a beach getaway or an honors English class.Poignant and powerful, punchy and profound.I highly recommend not only reading but also savoring this book!

I am 71 years old and a fellow adventurer and one who tries to live an “examined life” as well. My wife met Flint Mitchell (the author) at a literary dinner at Southern Methodist University here in Dallas and when she came home she said “I think you would really like this book”. I ordered it from Amazon and have been savoring the read ever since. This week I read the chapters: Health and Purpose, both very insightful. The book has been an inspiration to me and a joy to read. Certainly, the author is wise beyond his years…. It truly is all about the 10% that is NOT “inconsequential crap”, distraction and commentary.

I bought this book, without knowing what to expect. Indeed, I was pleasantly surprised to read about Flint Mitchell's travels as well as what he learns about himself as he goes. His writing is well developed and easy to relate to. As I read, I found myself drifting back to years ago, when I too found pleasure in hiking solo in Kings Canyon, CA and other places Flint Mitchell described. Every reader will find something to relate to, more so if you like traveling and spend any time outdoors.What struck me most is that this is a book anyone can pick up and find relatable significance: It might be travel, surfing, hiking, or personal growth in the face of various challenges, all told with a humorous view of those obstacles thrown in Flint's path. This is a book that will cause the reader to think; you will find yourself picking up the book again and again to reread pages that brought comfort or maybe discomfort, or just to experience something more vividly one more time!A good read, I definitely recommend "Seeking Authenticity."