An unforgettable personal memoir and an accessible guide to creating an authentic, ethical, and amazing life, Surf the Seesaw presents extraordinary stories with potent insights on human nature, relationships, decision-making, family, and the meaning of life. 


Unusual Stories, Unusual Insights

In his 40s, Scott stepped off the corporate treadmill to spend years living simply among the islands of the Atlantic and the Caribbean.

Recounting his adventures and experiences – from the major to the seemingly mundane – Scott shares engaging true stories that debunk common bad assumptions responsible for many of our bad decisions and frustrations. The collection of 30 essays challenges us to rethink popular first-world ideas about human nature, decision-making, relationships, parenting, and the meaning of life. 

Surf the Seesaw reveals a powerful, accessible toolkit of habits and mental models useful for anyone searching for greater happiness and deeper meaning in their life.


mind-blowing and deeply surprising… nothing short of wisdom… an incredible work” -Readers’ Favorite

Podcasts Featuring Surf the Seesaw


Surf the Seesaw is now available as an audiobook!

These intimate recordings, narrated by the author, run for about 10 minutes per chapter, fitting nicely into your morning commute — and getting your day started on an inspiring note. Listen to the free sample chapter here, and then purchase access to the entire audiobook.

Free Sample (click the red play button)

might go down as one of my favorite memoirs ever

-Independent Book Reviews