re: Two trains of thought, which are you?

In my life I have regretted not going on trips but I have never regretted going on one. For me it has been about gaining perspective. Maybe it is a different viewpoint, maybe it is becoming vulnerable and being ok with it because I don't know a language, or maybe it is about seeing things done differently.

I started international trips at age 18. It has helped accelerate my career. However I did it like a pauper when I went at a young age. It made me appreciate it and bust my arse so that now at 35 I fly first class overseas, experience the best food, and stay at exceptional places. You can do both for sure... but you have to know what tradeoffs you are willing to make to do it.