Answering the call of the open road
“In summing up my life, I have to admit that until I began taking trips on my motorcycle, there was much I was missing.”
– Author Michael Yang
What People Are Saying
“Honest and graceful—Yang’s search through work, family, and identity lingered with me long after I finished.”
– Yul Kwon, VP at Google and Winner of Survivor: Cook Islands
“Michael’s life is a testament to the idea that adventure isn’t reserved for holidays—it’s a way of living.'”
– Chad Horton, Creator of YouTube Channel Two Wheels and Three Sheets
“A full-hearted memoir that invites you to take the journey with him. A wonderful read.”
– Jane Hyun, Global Leadership Strategist; Author, Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling and Flex
“Five worlds, told with vivid detail; the stories come alive with depth and meaning.”
– Sam Manicom, Motorcycle travel author
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From Seoul to Silicon Valley to 40,000 miles across North America, Michael Yang returns to the road—and to himself. Part immigrant story, part adventure memoir, this ride moves through memory and mile markers to ask a simple question: what will wake your life up?
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A road, a question, and a dare to start anyway. Bring a talk that lands and books that keep the momentum. If you’re craving a spark for your team, your event, or your own next chapter, begin here and follow the mile markers.
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Meet Michael Yang
Michael Yang is a first-generation Korean-American and Silicon Valley tech startup founder and storyteller who swapped constant motion for meaningful miles. His work blends immigrant grit, startup lessons, and road-earned clarity. He speaks with audiences about courage, change, and building lives that feel true.
Learn more about the author and the book on MichaelYang.com.
