I believe that everyone has a bit of adventurer in them. A desire to turn off the screens, step outside, and tangibly explore and experience the world around us.

When we think of adventurers, we think of brave people going to far-off places where they are challenged physically and mentally to survive.

If you are like me, you daydream about what those adventures might be like. But for me, and many others, that’s not going to be part of my life. I live a much more stable existence with a wonderful wife, a full-time job, and responsibilities that keep me busy most days.

I love my life, and I’m in no desire to throw it away for a “real adventure.”

And yet… the adventurer in me craves something more and that’s where daily ventures come in.

If you do a search on Google for the word “venture” most of the results have to do with venture capitalists. The people investing gobs of money into potentially high reward startup companies. This has nothing to do with that except for the investing piece. I believe that if you invest a tiny bit of your most important resource, time, into these ventures, you will be better for it.

Unlike venture capitalists, there is no risk involved. Instead, think of this as your index fund. Not the flashiest, most attractive approach, but you are guaranteed to have a return on your investment over the long run. In the form of experiences had, memories cultivated, and a stronger appreciation for the world around you.