We can't all dramatically save the world

The greatest danger to our future is apathy. We can't all dramatically save the world, but we can each make a small difference, and those small differences add up. Every single person makes an impact on the planet every single day. The question is: What kind of impact do you want to make?

People frequently get what they deserve

People frequently get what they deserve, but it doesn't feel like it because the unspoken rule is that you only deserve it if you have (1) the courage to attempt it, (2) the guts to ask for it, and (3) the willingness try again when it doesn't work out the first time.

One suggestion that has helped me tremendously

One suggestion that has helped me tremendously is: Don’t start (or end) your day by checking the news on your phone.

What should I do?

 I don’t want to feel numb. What should I do? Something. Anything. And then do some more something again. That’s all we can ever do always.

Do it quietly

When you decide to do something, learn something, change something, build something, or become something: do it quietly—at least at first.

If you are fortunate

If you are fortunate, a fantastic way to share your fortune is to gift a friend the cost of travel with you. You both will have a great time.

The most significant criteria

The most significant criterion for selecting travel companions is: do they complain or not, even when their complaints are justified. No complaining! Complaints are for the debriefing afterward when travel is over.