How Motorcycles Shaped the Way I Work, Write, and Show Up for Clients
Disclaimer
This article was fully voice dictated with light editing for readability, rhythm, and grammar. The voice, the thoughts, and the story are all mine.
Why I Started Riding and What Sparked the Change
Hey there. It's Jason and it's story time. I started riding a motorcycle about two years ago, and it’s been a great experience. I had reached a point where my hobbies felt like they were dying. I needed something different. Then a YouTube short popped up with someone riding and the caption said, “Name a better hobby. I’ll wait.”
I thought about it and said, “Sure, why not?” That moment pushed me to explore something I had never tried.
How I Took the First Steps Into Something Risky
I started watching videos then threw my first leg over. The lessons were immediate. The first time I tried without any training, I ran into a wall. The throttle went wide and I panicked. Everything hurt, even my pride. I signed up for a safety course and then got my license.
It opened a new world for me. If I had stopped there, I would’ve missed the joy of feeling the wind and the freedom riding brings.
What Motorcycles Taught Me About Presence and Focus
One of the biggest lessons in motorcycling is that you have to be fully present. The road, the clutch, and the throttle demand your attention. You have to respect the ride and can’t let your mind wander. If you do, you wind up in the ditch.
When I work with a client, I follow the same principle. If I’m not fully engaged, I drift away from what matters.
Another lesson is that you have to look where you want to go. If you fixate on the wrong thing, you’ll move toward it. Remember I said I ran into a wall? Yea. Riding forces you to have purpose and vision. Life, just like riding, doesn't allow for too much sight seeing. You won't be where you want to be if you roam aimlessly and there will be no one to blame but yourself.
Again, when I meet with a client, I have to talk about where they want to go. What they want to communicate with their content.
What Risk Taught Me About Acceptance and Growth
In the motorcycle world, it’s not a matter of if you wreck, but when. You learn to accept that some things won’t go your way. You accept that a crash can change your life. You learn to manage risk instead of running from it.
And in return, you gain a lot. The freedom, the focus, the discipline, and the community are worth it.
How Riding Built a Community I Didn’t Expect
Motorcycles bring people together. You can pull up to a gas station and meet three riders on the spot. You can meet someone while waiting to pick up your sandwich at a sandwich shop and fall into a twenty-minute conversation about bikes.
People want to talk about what they ride and why they love it. It reminds me of LinkedIn. People want to share their craft, their work, and their passion. They see what you create, what you “ride,” and they want to talk about it.
The Lessons I Carry Into My Writing and My Life
One day we all fall. One day we all stumble. So we stay present. We look where we want to go. We keep our eyes up. We stay intentional.
These are the lessons motorcycles gave me, and they’ve shaped me as a writer and a person.
Why I Write the Way I Do for My Clients
If you’re looking for a nurse content writer who is fully present, focused on where you want to go, and willing to stick with you through uncertainty, I’m here.
I want to understand your brand, your mission, and your vision. And we can get there together.