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The Abandoned Airport in Congo that Became a Playground

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I spend a lot of time in nice airports—and plenty of not-so-nice ones, too. But seeing these photos from war photographer Michael Christopher Brown made me reflect on my days…


A Magic Broadcast Channel That Will Help you Reach the World

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Imagine being able to share your thoughts with anyone at any time. From this broadcast channel, you can say whatever you want … no matter how unusual or unconventional, or…


Lessons from the Journey: Misadventures Produce Confidence

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From my own 193-country journey to the stories of many other people who were kindly willing to share, The Happiness of Pursuit attempts to extract and convey the lessons of…


“The only reason to be in business is to be great.”

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A conversation with David Remnick, editor of The New Yorker. Interviewer: The role of an editor is much broader today. Is there anything you feel uncomfortable doing, or is there…


Plan in Advance When You’ll Begin to Worry About Something

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Before a big talk, I used to stress out for weeks. The feeling began with a sense of being unsettled (and not the good kind). I was anxious and unsure…


“Maybe you didn’t need that treasure after all”

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Once you go down the road of adventure, you don’t always know where you’ll end up. This video of a cartoon quest made me smile.   ###


Lissa Rankin on Finding the Quest

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When I was writing my new book, I received a detailed note from longtime friend Lissa Rankin. She gave me some advice that stayed with me throughout the writing process,…


Can You Get More Than One Chase Ink Card?

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Link: 70,000 Point Bonus for Ink Plus **** Update: The 70,000 point offer has now ended. The card still offers 50,000 points and has gone back to having no annual…


The Trans-Americas Journey: On the Road with Karen Catchpole & Eric Mohl

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Seeing the world means different things to different people. For Karen Catchpole and Eric Mohl, it means taking a deep dive road trip through the Americas, from top to bottom. After over seven years and 150,000 miles, they still have most of South America to drive through.


Framing Decisions in the Context of Future Regret

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The “Will I regret it in the future?” mindset can be very helpful in making decisions. From a New York Times article on protests in Hong Kong: “I’m not sure…