
Do you remember a time when it felt like you could be anything and do anything? The world outside your doors was shot through with possibilities. The adventures you could have were as limitless as the world was exotic. Threads of hope, awe, excitement, and wonder wove into a tapestry often simply called childhood…

…I’m the classic case of someone who waits until things are unbearable, until it hurts more to stay in the same place than to move on, before changing the scene…

…so much of life is perception defined by state of mind, and any issues are magnified during travels when failsafe routines and environments aren’t there to fall back on…

…choosing a quest for your travels is akin to adopting a heroic mindset. This simple act can lend you strength in the difficult times and the satisfaction of accomplishing what you set out to do…

…when I put in a hold request for Seth Godin’s new book, Linchpin, at my local library, I was something like number 48 in line. That was seven weeks ago. I’m now number eight and my patience is wearing thin…