Let’s learn about this world together
Hey there, it’s a pleasure to meet you.
My name is Vincent Van Patten; I’m twenty-six years old and currently writing from Calabria, Italy.
I’m a self-published author, travel photographer, and host of The Dare to Dream Podcast, exploring what lights my soul on fire day-in and day-out.
This might include a morning swim in the frigid ocean, reading classic literature unsavory for the faint of heart, or cracking a beer and laughing ‘till it hurts with the people I love.
Rarely does a meaningful experience escape the ink of my pen.
Yes, that sounds dramatic—but you get the gist—I’m on this earth to write.
I aim to be honest and vulnerable with my words; we’re experiencing this life together, and it isn’t always pretty.
Still, the darkness is damn well beautiful. I hope to be a light through it all.
My self-published book, Arrows of Youth: A Young Man’s Inspiring Journey to Find What Lights His Soul on Fire
I’m a student of life and a self-proclaimed citizen of our ever-changing world, following in the footsteps of two of my heroes from history: Socrates, and the father of the modern essay, Michel de Montaigne.
“When asked which country you are from, do not say I am Athenian, or I am from Corinth. Say, like Socrates, I am a citizen of the world.”
—Epictetus, Discourses 1.9.1.
“Not a son and a citizen of any race or a fixed place, but a citizen of the world, beyond any land or time.” —Montaigne, by Stefan Zweig
I admire history, too. It blows my mind what humans have endured. History may serve us as constant encouragement.
I recently completed my master’s degree in creative writing.
Much of what I studied inspires my writing, so grab your cap and gown and get ready to learn.
My deepest joys include travel, nature, personal-growth, philosophy, literature, and all that makes this life an absolute adventure worth embarking on.
When you join me on this journey, you’ll receive my latest published stories as they’re published throughout the week, plus my newsletter, Citoyens du Monde, which I send out on Fridays.
The newsletter includes:
— A powerful insight from my week
— My latest published stories
— Latest episode of The Dare to Dream Podcast
— My current reads
— Recent travel photography
— All else that has me thinking, smiling, and dreaming of more
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Let’s learn about this world together. Much love fam.
Exploring New York City with my camera in hand. Nothing makes me happier.
Hiking in the Pacific Northwest—the setting of my book, Arrows of Youth.
Del Mar, CA
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I’m just gettin started.
Cheers to the exciting journey ahead,
Vincent Van Patten
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