I first met Scott Dinsmore online. He was the guy behind Live Your Legend, a site all about finding your passion and doing what you love. We became friends, bonding over our shared interests like travel, entrepreneurship, helping others, running an online business, and even Taylor Swift.
Eight months ago, Scott and his wife Chelsea decided to sell everything and travel the world. They explored Europe, South America, and were just starting on Africa. Tragically, Scott died in an accident while climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro. He was only 33.
The news hit me hard. I couldn’t believe it. Scott was so full of life, so athletic. I kept hoping it was a mistake, that he’d somehow come back. But he didn’t.
Scott was one of the most positive, helpful, and amazing people I knew. His death left a void that’s hard to fill. It’s been tough trying to make sense of it all.
Scott was always upbeat and energetic. He had a knack for making even the most ordinary things seem exciting. He was the kind of guy who’d become a super fan of a sport he didn’t even follow, just for you.
The last time I saw him, we had breakfast in San Francisco. He was about to leave the city, but he made time for me. That was Scott — always putting others first.
His death made me rethink a lot of things. In his last blog post, Scott talked about his struggle to balance work and his desire to disconnect. It resonated with me.
Lately, I’ve been feeling lost. I’ve been trying to juggle too many roles and it’s not working. I’m stressed and burned out. I’ve let my work take over my life, and I’m afraid to step back.
Scott’s death put things into perspective. I realized I need to make a change. I need to disconnect, to travel without time limits, to live my life.
So, I’ve decided to pack my bags and travel like I used to. I’m flying to Hong Kong, then Bangkok, and then who knows? I have some personal matters to attend to in NYC, but after that, I’m heading to South America for four months.
I’ve realized I can’t juggle a settled life and a nomadic one. I belong on the road.
Scott’s death was a harsh reminder that life is short and uncertain. At his service, his wife Chelsea talked about continuing Scott’s legacy. I know he’d want me to live my dreams, to start today, not tomorrow.
Scott, we miss you every day. See you on the other side.
- Matt
