Leap Year Project

The Leap Year Project began in 2012 when I designed my own Master’s by launching 12 self-directed projects in 12 months, each focused on learning through experience. What started as a personal experiment grew into a larger movement, culminating in a TED talk, a published book of community stories, and the founding of Experience Institute. It became the foundation for everything that followed—a leap that proved learning and growth don’t have to follow traditional paths.