I stand at just under 6’6. For some, that sounds like a dream. For me, it’s been quite the point of contention throughout my life. Honestly, it's still something I struggle to accept about myself.

Truth is, regardless of who you are, all eyes fall on you when you walk into a room at that height. I’ve always been among “the tallest” of people, and throughout my life, it has always prevented me from “blending in.”

The first time I saw Skillet live, I got rear-ended by a semi-truck. My parents weren’t fond of the idea of me going to a concert, and my mom was hoping I would change my mind after the accident. I, however, was the first to arrive in line the next day, and pushed my way to the front row center when the doors opened.

Every person has doubts in regards to attaining something they set their mind to, and we must first overcome them to better ourselves and bring ourselves closer to our goal.

The truth is, you know yourself better than anyone else, and the simplest answer to knowing when you’re ready is admitting it to yourself.

Working for yourself sounds like the ideal life situation, does it not?It’s a commonly shared dream amongst people, but most of the time, the dreamer gets caught up in the “How do I”’s.

• How do I get started?

• How do I make money?

• How do I get people interested?

• How do I [insert personal dilemma]?

Have you ever felt like you were swirling around in a cyclone of surrealism, overwhelmed and desperate to find a place to rest your longing hands? I have. In January 2014, I embarked on a journey. On that journey, I ventured to a town that, for six years, lived only in my dreams. I crafted an entire book series that was rooted in this town, yet I had never been.