In my first summer post-grad, I watched a college friend of mine go scouting for new pursuits. He was trying to keep busy for a few months while waiting to be assigned to a mission in the Peace Corps. Luke started doing yoga a few times a week, cooking healthy vegan meals for himself, and - best of all for me - baking large quantities of bread. When we'd get lunch together, he would bring me loaves of fresh sourdough in paper grocery bags. Over time, his bread-making ambitions became more intense. He studied professional techniques, experimenting with ratios of steam and temperature to achieve the perfect crispy crust and soft interior. It was fun and rewarding for him to explore something so deeply outside of work for his own enjoyment and learning. Slowly as the months went on, his breads got better and so did our lunch conversations.