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November 11, 2014
WDS 2014 Speaker: John Jantsch on Recognizing Our Choices
Later this morning we’ll release the first round of tickets for WDS 2015, a global gathering like no other!
But first, we’re rolling out a different speaker video every day. John Jantsch, owner of Duct Tape Marketing and mad guitar strummer, spoke to us about making good choices and changing the world.
“They didn’t have a people problem, they had a dreaming problem.”
Want to Join Us Next Year? Here’s How Ticket Sales Work
Every year, WDS sells out far in advance of the actual event. If you’d like...
A Destination Wedding in Your Own City: A Story from Patrick and Laura Furlong
This is a reader story. ( Read others or tell us yours .)
Patrick and Laura are two travel-loving newlyweds. When I heard the story of how they incorporated travel into their wedding, I had to share.
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We’re obsessed with stories. If you needed to only know one thing about us, that’s it. At our core, it’s who we are and what we’re about. Currently, we spent part of our time in Los Angeles, and part of our time on the road, working on our travel blog, Two to Travel and Tango. We’re also excited to...
November 10, 2014
Lessons from the Journey: Progress Inspires a Greater Vision
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 modern-day quests. This series explores some of these lessons.
Lesson: As you make progress toward a small goal, the bigger vision expands.
Many people featured in the book started with a small goal that grew in scope as it became more feasible. As they gained confidence, their goals expanded as well.
This was certainly the...
WDS 2014 Speaker: Michael Hyatt Examines the Designed Life
Tomorrow we’ll release the first round of tickets for WDS 2015, a global gathering like no other!
But first, we’re rolling out a different speaker video every day. Michael Hyatt, author of New York Times best seller, Platform: Get Noticed in a Busy World, spoke about the difference between living by drifting, by being driven, or by design.
“How are you doing with what you’ve been given? Are you designing your life?”
Want to Join Us Next Year? Here’s How Ticket Sales Work
Every year, WDS sells out...
November 9, 2014
What to Prize Above All Else in the World: Lessons from a Soviet Forced Labor Camp
“What about the main thing in life, all its riddles? If you want, I’ll spell it out for you right now. Do not pursue what is illusionary — property and position: all that is gained at the expense of your nerves decade after decade, and is confiscated in one fell night.
Live with a steady superiority over life — don’t be afraid of misfortune, and do not yearn for happiness; it is, after all, all the same: the bitter doesn’t last forever, and the sweet never fills the cup to overflowing. It is...
How to Use 50,000 (or more!) Avios without Paying a Fortune in Fuel Surcharges
Short version: earn Avios from British Airways, but don’t use them to fly with British Airways. More below.
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In a post from a few days ago, I mentioned that the British Airways Signature Card now offers a 50,000 Avios signup bonus with no annual fee in the first year. This is a special promotion and normally the fee of $95 isn’t waived.
Avios is the frequent flyer currency of British Airways, and I heard from a few people who mentioned that they’ve earned Avios in the past but had difficulty...
WDS 2014 Speaker: Dee Williams on Being a Super Hero
On Tuesday, we’ll release the first round of tickets for WDS 2015, a global gathering like no other!
But first, we’re rolling out a different speaker video every day. Dee Williams, owner of Portland Alternative Dwellings and builder of big tiny houses, spoke to us about showing up in our lives differently and paying attention.
“If this was your last day, who would you be? Would you be courageous? Would you be in love? Would you be defiant?”
Want to Join Us Next Year? Here’s How Ticket Sales Wor...
November 8, 2014
WDS 2014 Speaker: Elise Blaha Cripe on Getting Started
On Tuesday we’ll release the first round of tickets for WDS 2015, a global gathering like no other!
But first, we’re rolling out a different speaker video every day. Elise Blaha Cripe, owner of Elise Joy, and maker of awesome stuff, spoke about the career she built by “just starting” and setting little goals along the way.
“We say what we want because that is the first step in recognizing that it’s possible.”
Want to Join Us Next Year? Here’s How Ticket Sales Work
Every year, WDS sells out far in...
November 7, 2014
Giveaway: Brand New Book By Zen Pencils
Every Friday is giveaway day. Comment to win!
Our good friend Gavin Aung of Zen Pencils has built an unconventional business doing something he loves—making art and inspiring the world.
A compilation of his work will be offered in his first book that debuts worldwide on November 11th (i.e. next week!). He also offers free posters with inspirational quotes through his website. Check it out!
What you need to know:
The book contains over 170 pages of your favorite Zen Pencils comics
It’s suitable for...
November 6, 2014
A Few Things In the Mix: WDS Ticket Sales, New Travel Guide, and Places I’ll Be
Hey everyone!
Greetings from the skies, where I’m currently en route to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Over the past two months I’ve been on the road to 35+ cities. It’s been quite the adventure, and there’s more to come. Today I wanted to let you know about a few specific things that are coming up.
I. WDS 2015 Ticket Sales (Tuesday, November 11)
Every summer, a small team and I work together to produce a global gathering like no other. We call it WDS, and it now includes thousands of people who trave...
