"… be aware of and curious about the world around you…give what you have with neither..."

“… be aware of and curious about the world around you…give what you have with neither apology nor self-congratulation. When praise comes to see you, get out on the fire escape. When it’s someone else’s time to talk, listen. Don’t turn your house into a museum. When your work is done, get out of the way.”

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Vacationland, by John Hodgman 

I’m going to think about this advice for the rest of my life. This book is fantastic.