We had the good fortune of connecting with Connor Warman and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Connor, how do you think about risk?
In a world overflowing with noise and expectations, standing up for what truly makes you happy is not just a personal choice; it is a profound act of courage. Life is a fleeting journey, and each passing day presents us with opportunities to shape our destinies. When we choose to take that risk — to voice our convictions and follow our passions — we invite authenticity into our lives.
At the end of the day, life is too precious to be squandered on conformity and fear. So, I always say, dare to stand tall, speak your truth, and pursue your wildest dreams. In doing so, you honor not only your personal journey but also inspire a collective awakening to the beauty that exists when we live fully and courageously.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
My writing “blog” as you might call it is called “Figuring it Out with Connor.” I write about unpopular and uncommon ideas for building a life in your 20s and beyond that your parents and professors never taught you. My mission is to challenge the status quo and standard ways of thinking, creating a space for self-reflection and critical evaluation of my own beliefs. I aim to empower others to build their ideal lives, encouraging them to pursue their unique dreams and aspirations without conforming to the pressures from society to settle and lead a “normal” life.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
My ideal weekend in Colorado looks something like this:

– Wake up early and to catch the sunrise and go hiking up in the mountains
-Catch a Rockies game
-Go to dinner at Steakhouse 316 in Boulder
-Have drinks on the rooftop at Rosetta Hall in Boulder

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
It would be silly if I didn’t thank my Mom and Dad for raising me to be the man that I am today, my friend and mentor Brian Chontosh for supporting and encouraging my entrepreneurial and creative spirit, and my girlfriend Lindsay MacDonald for always pushing me to new heights by making me question everything that I think I know. Without these voices and influences in my life, I wouldn’t be half the man that I am now.

Website: https://figuringitoutwithconnor.substack.com/

Instagram: @cwarman25

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