“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”
My biggest problem has always been that I want to do everything. Nobody ever forced me to, but I have never been good at saying "no." When I was in high school my friends used to call me "burnout" because I used to walk around so tired from all of the things I was involved in. Some people have said I'm afraid to commit to one thing in case I fail, but I think it's more that I've been unwilling to miss out on the "next cool thing." I did this socially, too – I've never had just one group of friends, or one activity. So, I can't tell you what I want to do with my life because the list is ever-changing and lengthening. These days, I want to be successful and respected as an artist and a businessman. To do either is a full-time job, but I want both. I want to visit Everest Base Camp and finish another triathlon, and I have long vowed to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail. I would like to be wealthy so I can give more money away, but I also want to be able to go sailing on a Sunday afternoon and to have dinner every night with my family. I want to love my wife and family and be loved in return. And I hope I will continue to laugh. A lot. Ask me again next week, though...
— Dan Koloski