Travel is tricky. You plan and anticipate for months and inevitably things go wrong. We want to help you navigate that a little better through the philosophy of travel that we’ve developed as we’ve visited cities, states, and countries near and far.
Here’s the overview:
Expectations
- What are you expecting from this experience?
- Is that realistic?
- Have you communicated that to all appropriate parties?
Assumptions
- “You don’t realize something is an assumption until you realize that it’s wrong.” – Brett
- An expectation that hasn’t been fully identified? Assumptions are often based on experience, but may or may not account for new factors.
Priorities
- Be proactive about setting and executing on your expectations.
- “The key is not to prioritize what’s on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities.” – Stephen Covey
Fomo v. JOMO
- FOMO – fear of missing out. The problem with that? You can’t do it all ever.
- Practice JOMO – the joy of missing out. There’s a certain peace and sense of presence that comes from letting some things go.
Growth Zone
- There’s no growth in the comfort zone. If you want to make the most of your experience, push yourself just a little bit further than you would normally.