Thoughtful Thursday – August 4, 2016

August 4, 2016

Quick Summary 

This Thoughtful Thursday features curated content on travel and self-improvement, including insights on managing risk while traveling, the impact of technology on exploration, and the potential for personal growth through travel and acknowledging luck. Discover inspiring articles, videos, and podcasts to spark new ideas and motivation.

Thoughtful Thursday

Hey friends,

Every Thursday I post the latest and greatest content related to travel and self-improvement that I’ve found throughout the week.

It could include articles, videos, podcasts, books, photographs, or any other sort of thought-inducing content I may come across.

No matter the medium, you can expect to find excellence—and a renewed drive to achieve all that you can in life—right here.

Week of August 4, 2016

Travel 

-With regular terrorist attacks dominating the news lately, it can be easy to get scared off from traveling. In this long-form piece, Henry Wismayer explores our tendency to over-exaggerate risks while on the road. 

-Technology is constantly changing how we interact with our environment, regardless of location. In How to Use the Internet on the Summit of Everest, Daniel Oberhaus examines how the web is transforming how we explore the world’s tallest mountain. 

Personal Improvement

-In this enlightening article, Ryan Fergusson writes how travel can lead to personal development.

Professional Development

–On the butterfly effect, and how acknowledging luck may make you more likely to succeed by Robert H. Frank.

About the Author

Andrew Scott is the founder of Authentic Traveling and a travel educator who has traveled to over 30 countries. He believes in helping individuals discover deeper, more intentional journeys, with a focus on mental preparedness and purpose-driven travel.