The Case for Storymaxxing
Why I'm building my life around stories instead of milestones. The philosophy behind this entire site — and the bet I'm making that interesting beats impressive every single time.
Philosophy Personal Essay · 2026
How I Travel for Free (The Points Game Explained)
12+ credit cards, 3+ years of free flights and hotels, and the system that makes it all work. A practical breakdown of how I hacked the travel game.
Travel Guide · 2026
Gujarati Kid in the Midwest
What it's like to grow up in Ahmedabad, cross an ocean, and end up in the cornfields of central Illinois. The culture shock, the adjustment, and the identity you build from the collision.
Identity Personal Essay · 2025
Why I Love the Sun (More Than a Normal Amount)
It's not about vitamin D. It's about what sunlight represents — optimism, possibility, the feeling that today could be the day something good happens. A love letter to the star.
Loves Personal · 2025
What Fantasy Football Taught Me About Decision-Making
85% championship success rates, Hero RB frameworks, and the surprising parallels between drafting a roster and building a life. Process over outcome, every time.
Thinking Essay · 2025
The 50-State Project: Why I'm Visiting Every State
31 new states planned for 2026. The strategy, the routing, the obsessive spreadsheet. Why seeing your own country matters more than checking off countries abroad.
Travel In Progress · 2026