100 Lunches

My philosophy is to live a life less bullshit, but what does that really mean? What does it look like when you create and live the life you actually want, instead of just blindly following the path that someone told you to take?

Welcome to the 100 Lunches Project.

Between now and my 30th birthday (June 13, 2015), I’ll be sitting down to lunch with 100 ballsy, inspiring, and kickass people and asking them to share their stories. Most importantly, I’ll be asking what they think makes for a life less bullshit, and then I’ll be passing their jump-starting wisdom on to you.

The following list is a work in progress, and it’s made up of people who I sincerely hope will accept my mid-day meal invitation. As I work to fill up all 100 spots, I’m curious: if you were doing this project, who would you invite to lunch?

People I’ve Lunched
1. Emily Cavalier | @ECava | January 2012 – Umami Burger in Santa Monica, CA
“A life less bullshit is… learning that your worth isn’t tied to your job, your money, or anything that happened to you today. All that can change in an instant. Once you learn how to be happy and grateful just to wake up and live everyday on your own terms, nothing else matters. Personal freedom is the greatest gift.”

2. Chris Guillebeau | @chrisguillebeau | February 2012 – Tender Greens in Culver City, CA
“A life less bullshit is… a life focused on continuous improvement, both for yourself and for others.”

3. Erin Haslag | @wellinla | April 2012 – Royal T Cafe in Culver City, CA
“A life less bullshit is… a life lived mindfully, intentionally and on your terms every day.”

Upcoming Lunches (just waiting ’til we’re in the same city at the same time!)
Gwen Bell | @gwenbell
Alexandra Franzen | @alex_franzen
Sara Rosso | @rosso
Scott Bishop | @thescottbishop
Erika Lyremark | @dailywhip
Kristin & Shannon | @AllofUsRev

People I’m Hoping To Lunch
Jenny Lawson | @thebloggess
Penelope Trunk | @penelopetrunk
Marie Forleo | @marieforleo
Sloane Crosley | @askanyone
Gala Darling | @galadarling
Heather Armstrong | @dooce
Seth Godin | @thisissethsblog
Lucy Danziger | @lucydanziger
Laura Roeder | @lkr
Allie Brosh | @alliebrosh
Scott Jurek | @scottjurek
Teresa Robinson | @stoneandhoney
Jessi Arrington  | @jessiarrington
Deb Perelman | @smittenkitchen
Ree Drummond | @thepioneerwoman
Gretchen Rubin | @gretchenrubin
Holly Corbett | @lostgirlsworld
Claire Cavanah | @babeland_toys
Brian Tracy | @briantracy
Jason Fried | @jasonfried
Angie Dudley | @bakerella
Goddess Star-Monroe | @starmonroe
Dave Navarro | @RockYourDay
Dave Eggers | @mcsweeneys
Erin McKenna | @babycakesnyc
Danielle LaPorte | @DanielleLaPorte
Hiro Boga | @hiroboga
Stephanie Klein | @stephanieklein
Carrie McCarthy | @Style_Statement
Tara Gentile | @taragentile
Scott H. Young | @scotthyoung
Diana Hardeman | @milkmadescream
Scott Belsky | @scottbelsky
Morgan Day Cecil | @morgandaycecil