Quotes from Chris Guillebeau

If plan A fails, remember there are 25 more letters.

Instead of reflecting on the past, predict the future.

Don't try to be fearless or pretend you aren't impacted by fear. Just try to prevent fear from making your decisions for you.

Always revisit your decisions in the light of new knowledge and information. Don't be afraid to change.

Whereever you are in life, however old you are, begin thinking about every day as the first day of your life.

1. "What do you really want to get out of life?" 2. "What can you offer the world that no one else can?

Without the edge, [life's] boring...If you're doing something that's definitely achievable with 100% odds of success, where's the draw in that?

Let's embrace more of life, not less. Balanced people don't change the world, and I'd rather spend my time feeling worn out from meaningful activities and projects.

The best time to start was last year. Failing that, today will do.

Instead of convincing people who are opposed to your message, spend your time finding people who are already predisposed to it.

Why travel - because the world was meant to be experienced, not imagined.

We must purposefully create a life of gratitude if we want to be fully alive.

If you make your business about helping others, you'll always have plenty of work.

If you're worried about life-work balance, something is probably wrong with your life or your work. Instead of agonizing over balance, get excited and create change.

In the long-term, security comes from an asset you create or acquire, not a position in someone else's asset.